A sincere thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association State Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was exciting to gather in a new city and venue while coming together to focus on education, professional growth, and networking.
This conference provides an opportunity for parks and recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, strengthen their impact on communities, and celebrate the remarkable work happening across Massachusetts. The energy, engagement, and dedication displayed throughout the event were truly inspiring.
A special thank you to our 2026 keynote speaker, Neelay Bhatt, founder and CEO of Next Practice Partners. We were honored to have him join us and grateful for the insights, inspiration, and support he provided to our members and conference attendees.
Planning is already underway for the 2027 MRPA Annual State conference. We look forward to sharing updates and additional information as it becomes available. Thank you for your continued support of MRPA and the parks and recreation profession!
