Get the most from the 2019 VRPS Conference
Sign-Up for 
Two Pre-Conference Institutes 
on Saturday, September 7 
Pre-Conference Institute 
Urban Parks Tour 
Parks for all Occasions 

Saturday, September 7, 12:30-5pm
( Rain or Shine)
Location: Northern Virginia
Meet: Sheraton Lobby
Register by: August 16, 2019
Price: $25 for members
$45 for non-members

Take this signature tour and let local park and recreation staff give you an insiders' look at some of the most diverse sites managed by Arlington County, City of Alexandria, and Fairfax County Park Authority. Travel by charter bus for a hop-on, hop-off experience which includes amazing views of federal monuments on the Virginia side and across the Potomac River to Washington DC; truly iconic landmarks! 

Attendees will learn about approaches that support conservation, sustainable practices, park improvements, partnerships to support revitalization efforts, and lessons learned for flexible planning and management to adapt to changing budgets, visions, and expectations. All in pursuit to enhance the quality of life for all people. We're planning an amazing tour - help us out by requesting accommodations and/or modifications when you register by August 16. Fee includes transportation, tour guides, and snacks. CEU's are not being offered. We will meet and depart from the Sheraton lobby.  Register today at VRPS.com When you register or if you are registered for the conference, click on the sessions tab to add an institute. 
Pre-Conference Institute 
Million Dollar Baby
A Park's Transformation 

Saturday, September 7, 2:30-5pm
( Rain or Shine)
Location: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
(Transportation on your own)
Price: $30 for members,
$50 for non-members
Earn .2 CEU Credits

Earned income is increasingly important in parks across the
Commonwealth. Many programmatic variables affect our success. In this session, we'll define a truly notable story and the dynamic program changes that fostered a complete financial turnaround. Ultimately the combination of institutional relevance, mission and detailed planning coalesced to realize historic financial growth for Meadowlark Gardens and NOVA Parks. 

Join Park Manager, Keith Tomlinson, as he leads participants through a true transformation of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens from a facility that ran in the red, to becoming the top net performer in the agency through a variety of changes and focus shifts. Meet at Meadowlark Gardens.  Register today at VRPS.com  When you register or if you are registered for the conference, click on the sessions tab to add an institute. 
Volunteers Needed!  

Volunteers are essential in making the conference successful. Volunteering is a great first step into getting involved with VRPS. Helping for a few hours can make a big difference.   Get started and sign-up today.
Conference Registration Fees -  What a deal! 

Full Delegate -
Member Fee: $440 ||
Non-Member Fee: $520
Sunday ONLY -
Member Fee: $180 ||
Non-Member Fee: $260
Monday ONLY -
Member Fee: $205 ||
Non-Member Fee: $285
Tuesday ONLY -
Member Fee: $110 ||
Non-Member Fee: $190
 
   REGISTER ONLINE TODAY
  Fees Go Up July 1
Virginia Recreation & Park Society's Annual Conference provides access to a field of leaders and financial decision makers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.