Main Calendar
Main Calendar
APRA South Region Social - Tucson Roadrunners Hockey Game
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive member experience that starts with Fire and ends on the Ice! We’ll kick off the evening with a special tour of Fire Central, then head to the arena to watch the Tucson Roadrunners take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds. 🏒
Playground Maintenance Course - Marana
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The National Recreation and Park Association's Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day educational course that provides participants with an understanding of basic playground maintenance.
Aquatic Symposium - City of Surprise
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Join us for a day of connection and networking. We’re excited to reconnect and hear about your summer highlights, staff success stories, and new facility updates. We will also discuss wages, staffing, programming, and more.
Outdoor & Natural Resources TEAM Meeting & Social
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the APRA Outdoor & Natural Resources TEAM for a group meeting and networking opportunity. Following our meeting, we’ll head to El Rio Preserve for a short outdoor walk and talk highlighting a local invasive plant project.
Young Professionals TEAM - Day of Service at Feed My Starving Children
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the APRA Young Professionals TEAM for an afternoon of giving back at Feed My Starving Children. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow parks and recreation professionals, build relationships, and make a meaningful difference.
APS Electric Light Parade
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
APRA and Dave Bang Associates are excited to participate in the APS Electric Light Parade on December 5th! Look for our float in the parade as we celebrate the holiday season.
Payson Ice Rink Social
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM @ Winter Wonderland Ice Rink located on Historic Main Street in Payson, Arizona
APRA x Cactus Bowl
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Join APRA for this year's Cactus Bowl on December 26th, 2026 for a 5:30pm game at Mountain America Stadium. The Cactus Bowl will feature college football's only Big Ten-Big 12 matchup, with a primetime Saturday night kickoff. Tickets start at $40 per ...
APRA Leadership Academy
12:00 AM
The APRA Leadership Academy is designed for experienced parks & recreation professionals who are ready to expand their leadership impact and prepare for the next stage of their career. This is not an entry-level or foundational supervisory training ...
CPSI January 2027 | City of Tucson | El Pueblo Activity Center (101 W. Irvington Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The National Recreation and Park Association offers the industry-leading certification program in playground safety, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program. The CPSI certification program provides the most ...
AFO Course - Tucson
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) program is designed for pool operators and management staff in aquatic facility operation and management.
APRA Park-A-Palooza presented by Hunter Contracting Co.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Park-A-Palooza is a free, family-friendly evening social presented by APRA and Hunter Contracting Co., created to celebrate Arizona’s parks and recreation professionals while raising funds for the Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship (APRF). Join us a
APRA x Phoenix Suns
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get ready to cheer on the Phoenix Suns as they take on the Denver Nuggets on April 2nd, 2027 at 7:00pm! Join APRA for an unforgettable night of NBA action. Choose from great seats in both upper and lower bowl sections. If the allotted tickets are sold ou
CPSI May 2027 | City of Chandler | Chandler Community Center (125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The National Recreation and Park Association offers the industry-leading certification program in playground safety, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program. The CPSI certification program provides the most ...