63rd Annual Conference
The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association main objective is to continue the education and training for the profession in our state.  Anyone offering parks, open space or recreation programs to the citizens of South Carolina will be able to expand upon their knowledge base. We try to balance the education sessions, exhibition hall and networking time so that we are able to offer each of you something tangible that you can take back to your communities.


Playground Safety Inspectors Course & Exam (NPSI)
There are an estimated 200,000 playground related injuries reported yearly.  NRPA's Playrground Safety Institute is a must for staff from park and recreation agencies, school districts, child care facilities, health departments, landscape architects, playground manufacturers, installers or contractors, insurance firms, consumers and others responsible for  play equipment areas or playgrounds.


Sports Management Institute

Join your fellow athletic directors; youth sports coordinators and athletic supervisors from across the state at the 2008 SCRPA Sports Management Institute!  This 2 day professional development program is designed exclusively for athletic staff in South Carolina.  The institute will feature sessions on current issues and events in youth sports, facilitated interactive athletic and a dinner awards ceremony to recognize excellence in SC’s athletic departments. 




...Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs