Opra Conference & Trade Show 2027
From
February 07, 2027
until
February 10, 2027
(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)
Categories: Corporate Services
2026 OPRA Conference Trade Show
The 2026 Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) Conference Trade Show gathers professionals for four days of education, networking, and industry insights. The event features opening keynote speaker Juan Bendana and closing keynote speaker Mitch Savoie Hill.
Main Educational Categories
- Leadership & Management: Strategic planning, navigating change, and empowering roles for effective leadership.
- Inclusive & Adaptive Recreation: Designing accessible play spaces, serving neurodiverse populations, and adaptive programming.
- Conservation & Natural Resources: Wetland projects, invasive species management, and unconventional conservation spaces.
- Aquatics & Facility Operations: Aquatic facility assessments, risk management, and combating deferred maintenance.
- Programming & Community Engagement: Crafting cultural events, social media engagement, and youth/teen involvement.
- Funding & Finance: Cost recovery strategies, grant fundraising, and proving economic impacts.
- HR & Professional Development: Avoiding HR errors, understanding microaggressions, and staff mentorship.
Featured Session Topics
| Focus Area | Example Session |
|---|---|
| Technology | Practical Applications of AI, GIS Tools for Park Operations |
| Maintenance | Bikepath Maintenance, Snow and Ice Removal Basics |
| Law & Advocacy | Legislative and Case Law Update, Advocacy Update |
Register for entry or booths
Please register at the organizer website of Opra Conference & Trade Show
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Sandusky - Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Ohio, USA