2021 Conference Schedule at a Glance

• Spokane
• Walla Walla
• South West
• Northwest

Pre-Conference
Registration Coming Soon

Welcome, Platinum Sponsor Northwest Playground  

Opening Keynote Address

Ken Nwadike, Jr., Free Hugs Project

Breakout Session Block 1

1A: Perseverance: You Define the Finish Line
Ken Nwadike, Jr

1B: Coming Soon

1C: Coming Soon

1D: Coming Soon

Breakout Session Block 2

2A: Practical Planning with Equity at the Center
Shanyanika McElroy, Sarah Olson, MPA, Paul Simmons

2B: Coming Soon

2C: Coming Soon

9:00 AM —
9:15 AM

Welcome, Gold Sponsor Great Western Recreation

Breakout Session Block 3

3A: Coming Soon

3B: Coming Soon

3C: Top Trends in Parks and Recreation
Richard Dolesh

3D: The Great Symphony - How Water and Air Interplay in Natatoriums
Justin Caron

Breakout Session Block 4

4A: Coming Soon

4B: Coming Soon

4C: Demystifying Land Dedication, Development & Impact Fees
Jeff Milkes

4D: Swimming Through It- Defining Essential Aquatic Services During a Pandemic 
Cory Hilderbrand, Lydie Gutfeld

Breakout Session Block 5

5A: How Parks and Recreation Can Support Mental Health Initiatives
Barbara Heller, Lauren Kiefert

5B: Coming Soon

5C: The Sport for Everyone: How Jr Disc Golf Courses get Kids Moving
Erin Johnson, Ryan Griffith

5D: Coming Soon

Awards Ceremony

We will be celebrating awards for 2020 & 2021