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ANNUAL CONFERENCE& TRADESHOW

SEPT. 2-4, 2020FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS

HedraTM

Where the answer is always

YES, and…Endless formations of fun form a fascinating interconnected matrix of three-dimensional play where the next move is always the right one. Explore this continuous hive of evolving play at playlsi.com/hedra.

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Rob Green (Northwest AR) [email protected]: 479-305-5050

Cameron Wood (Central AR)

[email protected]: 501-772-2075

Architecture, Public BuildingsParks Planning and DesignStormwater, Hydraulic ModelingWater & Wastewater SystemsStreet and Drainage DesignsAquatic Parks

www.etcengineersinc.com 1510 S. Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone (501) 375-1786

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CONFERENCE 2020 PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 11:00am Hustler Cup Golf Tournament Join us at Ben Geren Golf Course. This event is free for professionals and $50 for commercial members.

1:00pm Massard Prairie Restoration at Ben Geren Park Facility Tour Sebastian County Parks has an ongoing tall grass prairie restoration at Ben Geren Park, which started in 2016. Over 100 acres has been converted to native grasses and forbs. Jay Randolph, CGCS will present on the background research and process used in this restoration. We will also tour the areas.

5:00pm - 10:00pm McClelland Engineering Social Neumeier’s Rib Room is catering this indoor/outdoor event at the First Tee. Practice your Baggo skills for Thursday night. Transportation available. 9:00pm Grasshopper Hospitality Suite Ballroom-DoubleTree Hotel

Featured Speaker Chris Nunes, CPRP

Chris Nunes, CPRE is the Director of Parks and Recreation for The

Woodlands Township, in The Woodlands, Texas. In that position, a $36.3

million operational budget and is accountable for the management

of 148 parks, 15 swimming pools and aquatic facilities, 220 miles of

pathways, and 200 miles of streetscape. He speaks around the country

(over 380+ times) on topics including: business plans, contracting, creative programming,

marketing, external funding, communication, leadership and succession planning. In

2012, Chris was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Parks and Recreation

Administrators and in 2015 he received the National Distinguished Professional Award

from NRPA and in 2016-2017 he was the President of the American Academy of Parks

and Recreation Administrators and in 2019 The Woodlands Township was recognized

by NRPA by winning the Gold Medal Grand Plaque Award for excellence in parks and

recreation management. Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management and

a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Springfield College in Massachusetts and

a Doctorate in Parks and Recreation Administration from the University of New Mexico.

A great place.A great place to play.Play is a fundamental human right.

With initiatives like Play4All and Healing Communities Through Play™, Cunningham Recreation is bringing people together, using communities and creating a brighter future one great place at a time.

Join our mission at play4allcampaign.com.

A great place.A great place to play.Play is a fundamental human right.

With initiatives like Play4All and Healing Communities Through Play™, Cunningham Recreation is bringing people together, using communities and creating a brighter future one great place at a time.

Join our mission at play4allcampaign.com.


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:00am Breakfast with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall Fort Smith Convention Center

9:00am Welcome Lee Farmer, President ARPA

9:15am - 10:00am Owning your own Strategic PlanDeveloping a strategic plan does not have to be costly or time consuming. This session will cover the analysis phase of developing a plan, the creation of short, mid and long term goals and an evaluation to make sure the plan does more than “go on the shelf”.Chris Nunes, Director of Parks and Recreation - The Woodlands Township (TX)

10:00am - 10:45am Break with exhibitors 10:45am - 11:45am Authoritative Health Information for Combating the Opioid Crisis in Parks ProgrammingMercy Fort Smith and the Sebastian County Opioid Task Force received NNLM funding to address opioid misuse in the community through health literacy education. We will describe this project, its benefit to parks, and introduce free authoritative health resources that can enhance parks programming.Brian Leaf, Executive Director - The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)Pat Morris, Medical Librarian/ Community Outreach - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

11:45am - 1:00pm Luncheon: Bouncing Back and Staying Back from Covid 19 Chris Nunes, Director of Parks and Recreation - The Woodlands Township (TX)

1:00pm - 2:00pm Shark Attack: How to take a bite out of your community by creating your own summer swim leagueThis session aims to show aquatic professionals how to address needs for starting swim programs with creative solutions. By establishing broader community engagement with the aquatics facility and programming, facilities can help reach and inspire people to connect with aquatics in a new way.Adam Nelsen, Aquatics Director - City of Benton

2:00pm - 3:00pm Break with exhibitors

3:00pm - 4:00pm Recreation Programming: Hacking your way to additional revenueWe all love to create new programs that meet the social, physical and wellness goals of the community and individuals. By reviewing markets conditions and needs of users, revenue may be increased! Several “hacks” will be identified that can be implemented in your operation.Chris Nunes, Director of Parks and Recreation - The Woodlands Township (TX)


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm Panel Discussion: Current Issues in Recreation & Parks

6:00pm Musco Lighting Awards Banquet Ballroom-DoubleTree Hotel

ETC Architects & Engineers Scholarship Auction Ballroom-DoubleTree Hotel

Cunningham Recreation Baggo Tournament Ballroom-DoubleTree Hotel

Grasshopper Hospitality Suite Ballroom-DoubleTree Hotel

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:30am - 9:30am Building a Cycling Culture Through Student Mountain BikingBikes are for everyone! Arkansas NICA’s mission is to build strong bodies, minds, character, and communities through cycling. The programming includes teams, training, races, and adventure for 6th-12th grade students.Kyla Templeton, League Director - Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling League

9:30am - 10:30am Improving Storm Water Quality With Rain Gardens and BioswalesParticipants in this workshop will learn how they can help protect local waterways and improve storm water quality through the implementation of low impact development techniques (LID) such as rain gardens and bioswales that help slow down, spread out, and soak in storm water on-site.Eric Fuselier, Environmental Scientist - Crafton Tull

IntroducingHahn Enterprises, Inc.

as the new sales rep for the state of Arkansas.Our team has over 18 years experience in the

playground and recreation market, and can help design and install your next project.

Indoor gymnasium equipment also available:

We offer a wide selection of outdoor sport & recreation equipment from the industry’s top manufacturers including:

Main office: Phone: 504-488-3536www.Hahn-enterprises.com

Arkansas rep: Martie GloverCell: 501-258-4495Email: [email protected]

Contact Hahn Enterprises for your next sports & recreation project!


































FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 10:40am - 11:40am Tennis Perks for Arkansas ParksAdult and youth programs that can help fill your tennis courts and gymnasiums. Grant opportunities for tennis court resurfacing, equipment and programming.Chris Stuart, Tennis Service Representative - USTA Southern & USTA Arkansas

11:40am - 12:00pm Massard Prairie Restoration at Ben Geren ParkSebastian County Parks has an ongoing tall grass prairie restoration at Ben Geren Park, which started in 2016. Over 100 acres has been converted to native grasses and forbs. Jay Randolph will present on the background research and process used in this restoration. We will also tour the areas.Jay Randolph, CGCS Sebastian County Parks Administrator/Golf Course Superintendent - Sebastian County, Arkansas

12:00pm ARPA Board Meeting

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With three locations in the state and decades of experience, MCE is

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Designed to serve Arkansas.

With three locations in the state and decades of experience, MCE is

proud to serve Arkansas Parks.

Little Rock | Fort Smith | Fayetteville

www.mce.us.com

ACS Playground Adventures

American Ramp Company

CEI Engineering Associates

CorWorth/Restroom Facilities Ltd.

Crafton Tull & Associates

Crow Group, Inc.

Cunningham Recreation

Davis Playgrounds Inc

Dynamic Discs Northwest Arkansas

ETC Architects & Engineers

Grasshopper Company

Hahn Enterprises, Inc.

Heartland Park and Recreation, LLC

Hustler Turf Equipment

Hydco

McClelland Consulting Engineers

Musco Sports Lighting, Inc.

MVP Sports Photography

Palco Supply

Power Play, LLC

RJR Enterprises

The PlayWell Group

USTA Southern/USTA Arkansas

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR EXHIBITORS!

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