2025 CPRS Connections Conference & Expo

2025 CPRS Connections Conference & Expo

General Information

Thank you for joining us for CONNECTIONS '25  in Sacramento, CA! The Conference committee members are working hard to bring you the latest information and services for the park, recreation and leisure services profession. The 2025 Conference will provide something for everyone in Parks & Recreation. Registration is now open & our full schedule will be out in the fall so you can add intensives and special event tickets at that time.

Registration Information

Registration for conference is now being accepted through March 5, 2025. After March 5, 2025, all registration will need to be processed on-site.

The conference is being held Tuesday, March 18 - Friday, March 21, 2025, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Full registration covers all regular conference educational sessions beginning Wednesday morning and ending with our closing keynote speaker midday on Friday. It does not include pre-conference events like Section Intensives on Tuesday. Full registration pricing also covers entrance into the exhibit hall with lunch small bites on Wednesday and Thursday in the hall and the Wednesday night welcome reception sponsored by Playcore. 

Note: no need to register to attend specific education sessions; first-seated-first-served on-site.

Pricing:

Early Bird Discount Full Registration before 11/13/24
Members $495, Non-Members $675

Regular Full Registration before 1/22/25
Members $585, Non-Members $765

Late or On-site Registration
Members $625, Non-Members $825

Please login to see other current prices.

Badges & Tickets

Your badge and tickets will be mailed to your preferred address beginning in mid-February. If you have not received them by the end of February (prior to conference), please call the CPRS office to have them reprinted. If you are a late registrant, badges will be mailed up to March 5th and the rest will be held at will-call. Any badges that are not reported missing prior to conference or not returned to us by the postal service and need to be reprinted onsite will incur a $25 badge replacement fee onsite.

Tickets may be required for meals and/or special events and cannot be replaced if lost. If you are new to our system and do not have a login and password, you will need to add yourself and enter your address & email.  Do not leave your addresses blank or we will not be able to send your information or badge to you.  Onsite badge fees cannot be waived for incorrect addresses. If someone is registering a group, please be sure to include individual addresses and emails for the people you add so they will get their information.

If you have questions about your registration processing or login, please contact CPRS HQ 916/665-2777.

Cancellations & Transfers

Transfers:
Registration may be transferred to another representative from your agency at no charge until January 22, 2025. Fee difference will be assessed if necessary due to membership status. A $50 administrative fee for a transfer will be charged when a request is received after January 22, 2025.

Refund Requests:
Refund requests received in the CPRS office no later than January 22, 2025 will incur a $50 cancellation fee. Refund requests received between January 22 and February 19, 2025 will be assessed 50% of the registration fee paid and your conference badge and tickets must be returned with your written refund request. No refunds will be granted after February 19, 2025.

Location

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

ADA & Special Request Information

For ADA requests and questions concerning accessibility, contact CPRS at 916-665-2777. Accommodations such as interpreters cannot be guaranteed without at least 30 days notice. To help ensure availability, requests must be received by January 22, 2025.

Food Allergies & Preferences:
While we do our best to be aware of food allergies and preferences, it is not always possible for us to accommodate food allergies and preferences at our receptions and lunches in the exhibit hall due to the large number of people being served.  If you have specific needs, you may need to provide your own meals during those times. If you have any questions about provided meals, please contact our office.

Membership Status

The member rate will automatically be applied if you are a member of CPRS. If you need assistance with your membership status or login and password, before registering, please call CPRS HQ at 916-665-2777. If you are renewing your membership online, please allow 24 hours for our system to update and reflect current member pricing.  For the best registration pricing, join here!

Students:
Students will need to be CPRS Student Members to receive the student rates. You can join online and upload your student schedule here. Please allow one business day to verify your fulltime status before registering for conference.

Company Members: 
Company Members are not eligible to register as an attendee. If you are interested in participating in the conference, please purchase a booth in our tradeshow. Please click here to view the Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus. 

Housing Information

For housing information, please click here:

Conference Hotel Info - California Park & Recreation Society Inc


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When
3/18/2025 - 3/21/2025
Where
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center 1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Program

   

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Description
Continuing Education Units (Covers Entire Conference)
Time
3/18/2025 - 3/21/2025

Recreation Therapy "RT" Institute
Time
6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
6:45 AM

Park Development & Operations Symposium
Taking place at an off-site venue: Maidu Regional Park (1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, CA 95661)
Time
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8:00 AM

Parks Make Life Better! Tour
Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM

Youth Sports Administrator Academy Prep Session
Time
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
10:00 AM

JEDI Intensive
Time
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM

Administrators Section Intensive
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM

Aging Services & Activities Section Intensive
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM

Aquatics Section Intensive
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM

Recreation Section Intensive
Time
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Description
Nosh & Network in the Expo Hall - Wednesday

Welcome Reception - Sponsored By PlayCore
Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Description
Rising Stars & Guiding Lights Brunch
Time
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:45 AM

Nosh & Network in the Expo Hall - Thursday
Time
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM

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