Texas Recreation & Park Society

The Society holds an Annual Institute and Trade Show each spring which rotates around the state. Educational sessions featuring leaders from around the nation include tracks on a variety of issues relating to park, recreation and leisure services. Employees of all levels are guaranteed a rewarding variety of continuing education opportunities at the Institute. Combined with a trade show, the Institute provides a keen opportunity for vendors to interact with members of all levels, providing them information and research on the latest trends and technology available to enhance the field.

In Cooperation with Texas Parks & Wildlife and NRPA Southwest Region

Institute Dates:
March 3-6, 2010

Institute Site
Frisco Conference Center
7601 Gaylord Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034

Institute Schedule and Pre-Institute Information

Host Hotel

Embassy Suites
7600 John Q. Hammons Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
972-712-7200

$159.00 a night

Parking
Covered Day Self Parking $6.00
Covered Overnight Self Parking $8.00
Day Valet Parking $12.00
Overnight Valet Parking $14.00

Printable Registration Form

Session and Event Information

Online Registration coming mid-December

Schedule at a Glance

Monday, March 1
8 am – 5 pm NPSI Class

Tuesday, March 2
8 am – 5 pm NPSI Class
1 – 6 pm TRAPS Golf Tournament @ The Trails of Frisco
3 – 5 pm Early Registration

Wednesday, March 3
7:30 am – 5:30 pm General Institute Registration
8 am – 3 pm Exhibitors Move In
9 – 11 am NPSI Exam
9 am – 2 pm State Maintenance Rodeo @ Dr. Pepper Ballpark Parking Lot
9 am – 2:15 pm Educational Sessions
9 am – 4:00 pm Institute Seminars: Golf Operations and Planning Double-Header
2:30 - 4:00 pm Opening General Session: Keynote Speaker and NRPA’s Southwest Regional Awards
4:15 - 5:30 pm Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall – Greet and Meet
7:30 - 9:00 pm All Institute Social @ Dr. Pepper Ball Park

Thursday, March 4
7:30 am – 5:30 pm General Institute Registration
9 – 11 am NRPA Southwest Regional Council Meeting
9 am – 4 pm Exhibit Hall open continuously
9am – 5 pm Educational Sessions
10:15 – 11:00 am EXCLUSIVE EXHIBIT HALL Time … No educational sessions
12:15 – 1:45 pm Lunch on your own … BRANCH Meetings … TMPRTA Directors’ Forum
3:00 – 3:45 pm EXCLUSIVE EXHIBIT HALL Time … No educational sessions
5:30 – 7:00 pm TPRF Auction
7:30 -9:00 pm TAAF & TPPC Directors’ Social @ the Frisco Depot

Friday, March 5
7:30 -10:30 am General Institute Registration
9 -11:45 am Educational Sessions
12:00- 2:30 pm TRAPS’ Awards Luncheon @ Frisco #1
3:00 – 5:30 pm TRAPS Board of Directors Meeting

Information coming soon!