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ALL ASSOCIATION NEWS
2/3/2021
Town of Normal Parks & Recreation Director Installed as 2021 Chair of IPRA
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has installed Doug Damery, Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Normal, as its 2021 Chair of the Board of Directors.
2/3/2021
Park and Recreation Agency Excellence Recognized at 2021 Annual Conference
On January 28, 2021, during the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Virtual Conference, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) honored several park and recreation agencies for excellence.
2/2/2021
Glenview Park District Employee Recognized at IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference
IPRA honored Todd Price from the Glenview Park District, for his commitment and excellent service to parks and recreation in Illinois.
2/2/2021
Skokie Park District Recognized for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
On January 28, 2021, IPRA awarded the Skokie Park District with the first ever Champions for Change Award, honoring their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
2/2/2021
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to McHenry County Conservation District Leader
IPRA honored Elizabeth Kessler, Executive Director of the McHenry County Conservation District, for her commitment and lifetime of service to parks, recreation, and conservation in Illinois.
11/9/2020
2021 IPRA Election Results Announced
IPRA Announces election results for 2021 Board of Directors and Section Leadership Positions.
10/28/2020
IPRA Executive Director Named Vice Chair of the National Association of Park Foundations
The National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF) has named Debbie Trueblood, CAE, Executive Director of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) as Vice Chair of NAPF’s Board of Directors.
10/6/2020
IPRA Names Trisha Breitlow 2021 Chair-Elect
Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) Names Maine-Niles Association Special Recreation (M-NASR) Executive Director as 2021 Chair-Elect
8/10/2020
Illinois Park & Recreation Association Receives National Award
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has been awarded the ASAE Power of A Silver Award, for its 75 Conversations Tour.
5/21/2020
IPRA Announces New Board of Directors Member
IPRA has appointed Lisa Sheppard, CPRP, Executive Director of the Glencoe Park District, to serve as the Chicago Metro Representative to IPRA’s Board of Directors.
3/13/2020
Announcing 2020 Chair of Illinois Park & Recreation Association
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has installed Erin Folk, Executive Director of the Oregon Park District, as its 2020 Chair of the Board.
2/19/2020
IPRA Announces $25,000 Grants in Partnership with National Fitness Campaign
IPRA, IPRF and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are now offering $25,000 grants to ten Illinois park and recreation agencies (with at least one IPRA member) to join and launch the Fitness Court and NFC initiative.
2/3/2020
Park & Recreation Agency Excellence Recognized at 2020 Annual Conference
On January 24, 2020, during the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) honored several park and recreation agencies.
1/31/2020
Professional Excellence Recognized at 2020 IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference
IPRA recently honored Sandy Gbur, Executive Director at the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, for her commitment and excellent service to parks and recreation in Illinois
1/31/2020
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Rolling Meadows Park District Leader
IPRA recently honored Amy Charlesworth, Executive Director of the Rolling Meadows Park District, for her commitment and lifetime of service to parks and recreation in Illinois.
1/31/2020
Park District of Oak Park Staff Awarded for Professionalism at IAPD/IPRA Conference
IPRA recently honored Michael Loszach, Program Manager at the Park District of Oak Park, for his commitment and excellent service to parks and recreation in Illinois.
1/16/2020
Park & Recreation Professionals and Elected Officials Head to Chicago for Conference
Over 4,000 employees and elected officials from the Illinois park and recreation field will convene at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from January 23-25 for the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights conference.
12/3/2019
IPRA Donates Bikes to 360 Youth Services
Illinois Park & Recreation Association Donates Bikes to 360 Youth Services
11/11/2019
2020 IPRA Election Results Announced
IPRA Announces election results for 2020 Board of Directors and Section Leadership Positions.
11/1/2019
American Ninja Warrior’s ‘Deaf Ninja’ to Speak at Chicago Conference
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association is thrilled to have Kyle Schulze speak as a headliner of our ‘Inspire’ track of professional development workshops at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference in January 2020.
10/11/2019
Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) Names 2020 Chair-Elect
La Grange – The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has elected Doug Damery, Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Normal, Illinois, as its 2020 Chair-Elect.
8/8/2019
IPRA Named Finalist for Platinum PR Awards
IPRA has been named a finalist in the Anniversary category of the Platinum PR Awards!
7/1/2019
2019 Six-County Senior Games to Begin in July!
Summer is here, which means it’s time to get out and discover the great things happening at your local parks and recreation agency.
6/28/2019
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month by participating in Unplug Illinois Day!
On Saturday, July 13, 2019, we encourage people across Illinois to ditch their electronic devices and "unplug" to enjoy everything that their local park and recreation agencies have to offer!
5/2/2019
IPRA Welcomes New Membership & Website Manager
Lynn Rotunno will join the Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) on May 6, 2019 as its Membership & Website Manager.
4/16/2019
CEO and Founder of GreenPlay, LLC Keynotes 2019-20 Leadership Academy
In 2012, The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) launched its Leadership Academy, an intensive program that benefits park and recreation professionals, regardless of what stage they are in their career.
2/1/2019
Marketing & Communication Excellence Recognized at Annual Conference
During the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) honored several park and recreation agencies for excellence in their marketing and communication efforts.
2/1/2019
Park & Recreation Agency Excellence Recognized at Annual Conference
On January 25, 2019, during the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) honored several park and recreation agencies for excellence in the following areas.
2/1/2019
Professional Excellence Recognized at IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) honored several individuals for their commitment and excellent service to parks and recreation in Illinois.
1/31/2019
Vernon Hills Park District Executive Director Named 2019 Chair of IPRA
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has installed Jeff Fougerousse, Executive Director of the Vernon Hills Park District, as its 2019 Chairman of the Board at the association's annual conference, held January 24-26 at the Hy
1/29/2019
2019 Annual Conference Awards
A complete list of all 2019 Annual Conference Award winners.
11/13/2018
Election Results Announced for IPRA Board of Directors and Section Leadership Positions
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) is pleased to announce the election results for positions with the IPRA Board of Directors, as well as numerous leadership positions within the Section Boards.
10/23/2018
IPRA Names 2019 Chair Elect
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has elected Erin Folk, Executive Director of the Oregon Park District, as its 2019 Chair-Elect.
7/20/2018
July is National Parks & Recreation Month
Summer is here, which means it’s time to get out and discover the great things happening at your local parks and recreation agency.
7/18/2018
Hundreds of Active Adults Participate in 37th Annual Six-County Senior Games
At 100 years young, Don Savage from Chicago’s northwest side has been participating in the Annual Six-County Senior Games for over 25 years.
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