Georgia Recreation and Park Association

10/19/2026

Conference is almost here, which mean deadlines are too!

The 2026 GRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show is right around the corner, and this Friday, October 23, is the deadline for TWO important items!

✅ Conference Registration – Don't miss your chance to join us in Athens, November 2–5!

✅ Service Award Forms– Be sure to submit your forms by Friday!

🌟 Check out our off-site opportunities in the flyer below!
From the State Botanical Garden and Bear Hollow Zoo to the NEW Rock Lobsters Facility Tour, there are plenty of ways to explore Athens during conference!

Secure your spot to join us today!

🔗 Conference Registration- https://members.grpa.org/ap/Events/Register/KVFy4loFnCBCW

🔗Service Award Form- https://members.grpa.org/ap/Form/Fill/pGKqnslp

🔗 Off-Site Information & Registration- https://grpa.org/annual-conference/

10/12/2026

🏀 Hoop It Up is almost here!🏀

There’s still time to get your team together and hit the court at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, October 17!

🔥 Open to players of all ages and skill levels
🎟️ Registration is FREE with code COMP
🏀 Come compete, have some fun, and be part of the action!

Don’t wait — get registered today!
👉 Register here: https://www.nba.com/hawks/hoopitup

10/02/2026

GRPA was proud to join more than 150 parks and recreation professionals from across Georgia at the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia this week!

It was a great week of learning, connecting with colleagues from across the country, and bringing fresh ideas back to the communities we serve. 🍑

10/02/2026

🏀 The Hawks are teaming up with Kevin Garnett’s Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball Tournament at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, October 17!
The tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels, and the Pro Am division will compete for a $2,000 grand prize.

Registration also includes:
- A tournament jersey
- A ticket to a Hawks home game for each participating player
If you’re ready to hit the court, grab your team and get registered! 🏀
Use code COMP for free registration!

👉 Learn more and register here: https://www.nba.com/hawks/hoopitup?utm_source=e_h&utm_medium=g-ev-x&utm_campaign=2627hoopitup&utm_content=Hoop%20It%20Up%20Launch

09/25/2026

CONFERENCE, HERE WE COME! 🎉

There’s still time to register for the 2026 GRPA Annual Conference! Get ready to reconnect with your parks and recreation friends, find fresh ideas to bring home, and make some great memories in Athens. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

Grab your spot today: https://grpa.org/annual-conference/

09/23/2026

🏈 LAST CALL! Applications close TODAY at 5:00 PM!🚨

GRPA, in partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund, is offering funding to help GRPA member agencies support youth tackle and flag football programs across Georgia.

💰 Agencies can apply for up to $1,425 for scholarships, camps, clinics, tournaments, adaptive sports, supplies and more.

⏰ Deadline: TODAY, September 23 at 5:00 PM!

👉 Apply here: https://grpa.org/atlanta-united-youth-funding-opportunity-copy/

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring more youth into the game!

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09/18/2026

🌲 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Outdoor Recreation Summit!

We had such a great day sharing ideas and learning from one another.

A huge thank you to Cherokee Recreation & Parks for being such great hosts, and to our speakers for sharing your knowledge and experiences with the group!

📸 Check out the Google Photos album from the day. If you took any photos, please feel free to add them so everyone can enjoy and share!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/nHWrmU7nzTSmj7o8A

We hope you left with some new ideas, new connections, and some extra inspiration for outdoor recreation in your communities. 🌿

09/14/2026

🌲Two GRPA opportunities are coming up this week!🎓

Outdoor Recreation Summit
📅 September 15
📍 Veterans Park, Cherokee County
Join us for a full day focused on outdoor recreation, with an optional kayaking opportunity that evening! 🛶

👉 Register here: https://members.grpa.org/calendar/Details/outdoor-recreation-summit-1748405?sourceTypeId=Hub

GRPP Training at Cobb PARKS
📅 September 17
📍 Milford Recreation Center, Marietta
Sessions include Public Sector Leadership, Time Management & Stress Management, and Team Development.

👉 Register here: https://members.grpa.org/calendar/Details/grpp-training-cobb-parks-1752412?sourceTypeId=Hub

We hope to see you there!

The Georgia Recreation & Park Professional (GRPP) Certificate Program is a professional development opportunity for parks and recreation professionals across Georgia. It is a certificate program designed to recognize and support parks and recreation professionals across Georgia through practica...

09/11/2026

🏈 Youth Football Funding opportunity for GRPA member agencies!

GRPA, in partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund, is offering up to $1,425 per agency to support youth tackle and flag football through scholarships, camps, clinics, tournaments, adaptive sports, supplies, and more.

💥 5 agencies per district will be awarded!

📅 Deadline: Wednesday, September 23 at 5 PM
🔗 Apply here:

Full Width Template GRPA, in partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund, is offering GRPA member agencies funding for needs-based scholarships or programmatic costs across the state to help serve your communities through Youth Football Leagues (tackle and f...

09/09/2026

⛳ It’s retirement “par-tee” time! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate Jeff “Funtime” Fussell and a career well played!

📅 Friday, September 25 | 3–5 PM
📍 Americus, GA

Congratulations Jeff! Enjoy the fairway! 🏌️‍♂️🐾