As park and recreation professionals, we are privileged to be the stewards of taxpayer dollars. Each and every day we get to spend their money. What a responsibility! We hold in our hands the power to impact communities by how we manage these resources, how we spend, how we generate revenues, and how we work to create a financially sustainable future for our organizations and for the field of parks and recreation.
General Information and Prices
The SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Thursday, September 17, 2026
8:30am - noon
Continental breakfast included
The LESSONS
- Terms and definitions creating a common language and understanding of finance-centric terminology.
- Review and discussion of current economic, social, and environmental conditions and realities and their influence on decision-making.
- Economic principles and how they align with operations and service delivery.
- Accounting practices commonly used and how they affect understanding an organization’s financial conditions.
- Understanding that budgeting is not an end game.
- Tools and methods for designing relevant and effective financial sustainability strategy for today’s organizations.
- Pricing strategies and considerations.
- Inherent conflicts between ethics and investment/spending choices.
- Economic, social, and environmental theories and how they have and continue to affect today’s investment/spending choices.
The WHERE
This FSCP session is hosted by the City of San Ramon at the San Ramon Community Center within the Fountain Room (12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583).
Information about parking options coming soon!
Overnight accommodations are not included with registration and should be booked independently if needed.
The HOW
Registration covers all learning materials, three breakfasts, and two lunches. Those who complete the entirety of the program are eligible to be awarded 1.5 CEU pre-approved for both the Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) and Certified Park & Recreation Executive (CPRE) certifications.
Registration closes on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Prices
CPRS Members: $529
Non-Members: $649
CEU are included with registration - no added on fees!
Cancellations and Transfers
Registration may be transferred to another representative from your agency until Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with a $50 administration fee. Registration fee difference will be assessed based on the membership status of the transferee and the rate paid by the initial registrant.
Refund requests received in the CPRS office by Tuesday, August 25, 2026, will incur a $100 cancellation fee.
Refund requests received Wednesday, August 26 through Tuesday, September 1, 2026, will be eligible for a 50% refund.
No refunds will be granted on/after Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
To communicate about a transfer or cancellation, please contact CPRS HQ at [email protected] or (916) 665-2777.
ADA & Special Request Information
This training is delivered in-person over the course of two-and-a-half consecutive days. The instructor provides printed materials for student engagement and also utilizes a projector/digital screen to share visual aids.
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.
Food Allergies & Preferences:
Please note any dietary restrictions in the registration prompts. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but need a minimum of 30 days notice to ensure we have suitable options available.
Membership Status
The member rate for registration and CEUs 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!