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2022 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Did You Feel It? That Sense of Connection? That Feeling of ‘Coming Home’? We Did!
There sure was an exciting energy being among friends again and we’re so happy you joined us in Sacramento for Connections 22!
The newly updated Safe Credit Union Convention Center (formerly Sacramento Convention Center) was our home for the week and did not disappoint (nor lack for opportunities for a few extra ‘steps’ each day!). Our registration lobby and outstanding volunteers greeted you with bright colors
and smiles; our over 80 break out sessions offered up top-notch education from some of your favorites, while also including a few new subject matter experts and topics. Session evaluations indicate you liked the new ideas shared this year!
Good Morning CPRS made it’s LIVE debut with Chad and Mark at the news desk. CPRS Celebs included outgoing President Tom Hellmann who honored Jennifer McGarry, Cindy Bagley and Paul McCreary (in memoriam) with his 2022 President’s Awards. Frank Carson, incoming CPRS President, introduced his plan for the year including Franks 5Ks and Frank Fridays. And that yellow suit!! CPRS Executive Director Stephanie Stephens honored Susan Wipf, who will be retiring later this summer after 39 years of service to CPRS. Special guest Kristine Stratton, NRPA President and CEO, highlighted the research being conducted on parks and recreation serving as community wellness hubs.
Awards were presented to Hall of Fame Inductees Paul McCreary (in memoriam) and Kevin Miller. Rising Professionals were announced, including Katy Coss, Xavier Volgenau and Jake Hopkins. There was laughter. Leaders were recognized. There was a lot of yellow. It was a lovely morning!
The EXPO kicked off with lunch on Wednesday. 162 companies provided solutions to your biggest park and recreation challenges. Playgrounds were experienced and friendships were re-kindled with our industry partners. Thank you to all who showcased their wares!
Did you happen to see Good News in Parks go LIVE from our Expo Hall floor Thursday? This podcast is produced by our friends at GameTime and showcased not only our Expo, but also three CPRS Agencies and outstanding leaders - Sarah Reid from the City of Reedley, Steve Lawson from Jurupa Community Services District and Phil Lewis from Cosumnes Community Services District. Rounding out the show was a special visit with former CPRS Executive Director Jane Adams! Check out the show here: https:// www.gametime.com/podcast
Sessions were educational. The Expo was inspirational. But the socials… they were the icing on the cake! Cafeteria 15L rolled out the red carpet and stunning ice sculpture to help us celebrate our 75th birthday. Thank you to our friends at Giggle and Riot for the fun photo booth and of course, our partners at PlayCore for sponsoring this evening of togetherness!
If you missed our Closing Session on Friday, you missed the true highlight of the week. Dr Del lit a fire within each of us in the audience and left us all ready to head home and tackle whatever is next!
As you walk down memory lane through these few pages (check out more photos at https://kerransphotos. smugmug.com/CPRS-2022-1), take a minute to congratulate yourself for making the time for learning and connecting. If you weren’t able to join us this year, use these smiles as inspiration to attend next year – April 3-6, 2023 in San Diego.
Hugs. Smiles. Energy. Excitement. So good to be among our CONNECTIONS once again!
2021 CPRS Award Winners
Every year the CPRS Awards Program aims to honor those agencies and people who have made significant contributions to their communities through their programs, parks, facilities, communications and personal work. Here are the proud winners of the 2021 CPRS Awards Program.
Professional Awards
Fellowship/Hall of Fame
Kevin Miller City of Foster City
Kevin Miller served as the Foster City Director of Parks and Recreation for 22 years and as City Manager for 3 years. Kevin has served the parks & recreation profession at the state and local level where he served as CPRS District IV President, State Board Region 2 Representative from 1995 through 1997, and CPRS State Board Vice President, President-Elect and President from 2000 through 2003. Kevin is currently a Trustee for the California Foundation for Parks and Recreation and a member of the CPRS Strike Team. Kevin has shown a lifelong support and commitment to the profession.
Paul McCreary Hayward Recreation & Park District (posthumous)
Long-time CPRS member Paul McCreary had over 30 years of experience in the profession of recreation. He worked his way through the ranks and served as the Director of Parks and Community Services for the City of Dublin from 2011-2016 and as the General Manager of Hayward Area Recreation and Park District from 2016-2020. He believed that all community members deserved access to recreation programming and parks. Paul’s visionary leadership and fierce commitment to the communities that he served led to major accomplishments such as the successfully passed F1 ballot measure that has made lasting changes to the Hayward area.
Rising Professional
Xavier Volgenau CPRS Region 3
Conejo Recreation and Park District’s, Aquatics Pool Operator/Manager, Xavier Volgenau is truly a Rising Profession who is making a SPLASH in the Aquatics field. Xavier not only works to improve and expand services for his community, he is an active CPRS member who has presented at conferences and serves on the board at the local level. Xavier has been the District 8 Aquatics representative for the past 2 years in addition to serving on the Southern California Public Pool Operators Association (SCPPOA) as Secretary in 2018-2019, Vice President in 2019-2020 and President in 2020-2021.
Katy Coss CPRS Region 1
Katy Coss has provided outstanding service to CPRS in a number of different capacities. She has served District 2 in the Presidential Series and as the Administrators Section Representative. Katy has also served as the CPRS Conference Volunteer Coordinator among other roles. Katy is dedicated to CPRS and its members. She has so much passion and energy for our profession and is the first person to jump in to help. She is a tremendous resource, helps others learn, and wants everyone to succeed. Thank you Katy for simply being amazing!
Jake Hopkins CPRS Region 5
Jake Hopkins is the beating heart of District 10. As District 10’s Marketing Specialist, he increased our online presence which attracted new sponsors. The increased sponsorship afforded us to provide members with more opportunities, programs, and services and to contribute to our profession. Jake’s creative writing and design skills gave us the District 10 Director’s Desk series that replaced in-person events. Jake is a member of 5 of 6 committees, has presented at Recreation Leader Training Consortium, and encourages others to be involved in CPRS. He is a CPRS legend on the rise and most deserving of the Rising Professional award.
Citation of Merit
John Courtney LPA, Inc.
Over the past 11 years, John has volunteered his valuable time to serve on a variety of CPRS work groups including District 2, the A-Team Legislative Committee, Development and Operations Board and the Parks Make Life Better Branding Campaign. During his recent tenure with D&O, John
coordinated web-based digital content, created a quarterly newsletter and provided expertise on virtual programming. John embodies the Citation of Merit as an individual who has worked on behalf of CPRS to advance the profession and has supported CPRS as a professional organization.
Bryan Peck City of Santa Clarita
Since 2008, Bryan has served CPRS as a Regent/Regent Emeritus with Maintenance Management School, providing excellence in education and mentoring. Bryan has spent the last 2 ½ years serving on the Development and Operations Board. As the Vice President, Bryan hosted the successful 2019 Park Symposium to record attendance. As the current D&O President, Bryan has led the Board to success in communications, outreach and education. Bryan was nominated for a Citation of Merit as he exemplifies an individual who has worked on behalf of CPRS to advance the profession and has supported CPRS as a professional organization.
Champion of the Community
Jane Mio City of Santa Cruz
Jane Mio is deeply committed to the parks and people of Santa Cruz. For the past five years she has put in countless hours and engaged numerous organizations and volunteers to improve habitat along the lower San Lorenzo River. In 2021 she created the Benchlands Environmental Stewardship Team to care for an area of the riverbank adjacent to a City-sanctioned homeless camp in San Lorenzo Park. This program has bettered the environment and the lives of its participants. She also serves on the City’s volunteer Parks & Recreation Commission and was elected Vice Chair in 2020 and Chair in 2021.
Griz Drylie Hesperia Recreation & Park District
Gary “Griz” Drylie’s involvement with the preservation of Hesperia’s rich history is invaluable to present and future generations. His depth of knowledge and passion for Hesperia’s history began the reviving of the Hesperia Historical Preservation Committee, setting goals including: “Then and Now” postcards, “Hesperia Hall of Fame,” Historical Markers, scale models, presentations, and more. As the docent
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Creating Community Award of Excellence
Caminitos Al Parque – Building Community in Our Parks Sonoma County Regional Parks
Caminitos Al Parque introduces low-income, Spanish-speaking Latinx families to the wonders of nature through an innovative in the field experience. Families join together to visit a local park for an enriching morning outdoors. Led entirely in Spanish by parks staff, the families enjoy sharing Spanish language storybooks, creating nature crafts, hiking together with plenty of time for interaction, playing trailside literacy games, storytelling/ games/music, and accessing resources to help them organize future park visits independently. The program leverages an innovative partnership with Community Action Partnership and support from the Bancroft Family Foundation.
Senior Variety Show Town of Danville
The Senior Variety Show is an annual event that showcases the talents and passions of performers 50 “and better!” This low-cost event provides a safe and supportive environment for older adults to perform music, storytelling, dancing, joking, spoken word poetry and more. True to its name, the Variety Show is a popular event that draws audience members of all ages and reminds everyone that talent is not limited by age.
Irvine Global Village Festival City of Irvine
The Irvine Global Village Festival is a multicultural celebration, built by the community to provide cultural awareness through art, food, and music. Over its 20-year history, the festival has grown in size and scope, reflecting the
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evolving needs of the community. With Embracing our diversity more than 20,000 visitors, the annual festival has faced challenges with expansion and COVID restrictions, but continues to meet those challenges with creativity and innovation. The staff-run event inspires community support including nonprofit organizations, large business sponsors, and hundreds of others. The event creates community with meaningful and fun experiences for all ages, abilities, and cultures.”
Project HOPE City of Burbank
Project HOPE (Helping Others Prosper Everyday) promotes the independence, health and dignity of older adults through compassion, kindness, commitment, and positivity. Through this program with the assistance of dedicated volunteers, Burbank older adults are able to receive assistance with essential errands and maintain social connections.
Tinkers & Thinkers Innovation Faire Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District
The Tinkers & Thinkers Innovation Faire is a free S.T.E.M.-based event brought to the community through an exemplary partnership between the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District and the Pleasant Hill Library. The primary goal of this annual event
is to champion S.T.E.M-based learning, encourage creative thinking, foster effective problem solving, and inspire innovation through a variety of “hands-on” projects for people of all ages and abilities. Not even a world pandemic stopped the event team from hosting this wildly successful special event that brings families, friends, and the community together for an exciting, educational, and fun shared experience.
Monrovia Youth Employment Services Program City of Monrovia
The YES program is focused on providing high school age interns with a professional opportunity to gain on-the-job training and real world experiences while also giving back to their community. This eight-week summer program is aimed at providing meaningful experiences for the youth while also investing in tomorrow’s workforce. The paid Interns are each partnered with a professional mentor in various fields to guide and coach them through the program. In addition, the YES Program incorporates access to training topics such as 21st century technology skills, public speaking, resume writing, customer service, and personal financial responsibility.
Excellence in Design Facility Design
The Cordova Recreation & Park District is proud to announce that as of June 28, 2021, the Cordova Community Pool is officially open! The Cordova Community Pool expands the aquatic capabilities in the community. With two distinct pools, residents will find something for everyone: whether it is lap swimming, swim and safety classes, aquatic fitness, swim clubs or just cooling off during the hot Sacramento summers.
Encinitas Community and Senior Center Patio Project City of Encinitas
The City of Encinitas collaborated with RRM Design Group, the Senior Citizen Commission, and community stake holders to transform a previously unused space into a multifunctional courtyard at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center. The design team worked directly with the Parks and Recreation Director and the Center Manager to brainstorm and identify the priorities for the space. Where once sat an overgrown and forgotten drainage area, now lies a warm and welcoming courtyard with seating, shade, plants, fitness equipment and lots of space to allow for flexible use.
The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center was nominated because it is like no other community center in California or maybe the nation. The focus is to prepare residents for success by providing a safe environment that fosters collaboration, learning and creativity. The Center recognizes that a space by itself isn’t innovative, it’s the people inside the space who CREATE it! The Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center will be your space to CREATE (Computer science, Robotics, Engineering, Art, Technology and Electronics).
The Los Altos Community Center City of Los Altos
Every aspect of the new Los Altos Community Center, from the architecture and landscaping, to building materials and art, strongly tie into Los Altos’ rich history and culture. The mission is to create a space for everyone, and to continue driving inclusivity and accessibility through recreational programs, services, and social opportunities. The new sustainable community center includes dedicated space for senior, teen, and kindergarten preparation programs, as well as flexible indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces to accommodate rentals, recreational programs, classes, and events. Additional amenities include a playground, commercial kitchen, bocce ball courts, and space for a future café.
Cathedral City Community Amphitheater David Evans and Associates
Partially funded through a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, the $5.2 million dollar Cathedral City Amphitheater and park provides a dynamic stage, origami music box design structure with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, interactive playground, turf slopes, entry plaza, walkways, lighting, and restrooms. Additionally, this facility is utilized for cultural, entertainment, recreational and active events. The Amphitheater will be used for both free and admission-based events, thus creating a self-sustaining venue for the city.
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When a cultural arts facility was identified to complement the new Library, Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation staff was tasked with designing a facility that fulfilled the vision of the Parks and Recreation Department’s Master Plan by meeting the need for additional community center space, along with the demand for a performing arts facility. The resulting facility, the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, features a hyper-flexible Black Box Theater, arts studio, dance studio, music room, and gallery space, and shares a vibrant outdoor space with the new Library, creating a sense of community in the City of Yorba Linda.
Excellence in Design Park Planning
Riverbend Park Melton Design Group
Riverbend Park was a collaborative design that answered the needs of the community and provided a park that will withstand flooding and provide creative solutions for community engagement, interactive play and riverfront opportunities. The Riverbend Park renovation was not only a park
renovation but a place to celebrate community after the devastating Oroville Dam spillway collapse. This park represents the resilience of a community and a park to withstand the future.
Central City Park City of Fontana
Central City Park offers Fontana residents a recreational site that enhances community connections, with amenities that include a community garden, accessible playground, walking path, picnic shelters, restrooms, and horseshoe courts. In addition, it fills a critical need for sports fields, with opportunities for year-round and evening play and tournament capabilities. The 14-acre site includes one regulation soccer field, two football fields with soccer overlays, and a snack bar. The City proactively encouraged community involvement in the design resulting in the transformation of a large, barren lot into a destination for youth sports, family gatherings, and positive social interaction.
Goetz Park Phase II Project City of Perris
Goetz Park Phase II was completed in January 2021. This new development was designed to enhance quality of life for the surrounding communities by offering new amenities including a walking trail, open field space, baseball field, skate park, and new basketball court. The new expansion showcases how Parks Make Life Better in the Perris community by creating and cultivating safe, vibrant, accessible, and healthy spaces.
Olympus Park City of Encinitas
The City of Encinitas, in collaboration with RRM Design Group, developed a 3-acre park through a robust public outreach process. Utilizing every square-inch of the small and hilly terrain, the park consists of a passive “zen-like” experience at the upper park with a multi-use lawn, yoga/meditation space, gazebo, and plants chosen by the San Diego Botanical Garden. The lower park is action-packed with hill-side slides, 2-story climbing structure, tire swing, zip-line, sports court, dog park, and a pump track/ skate feature. A meandering accessible path weaves the upper and lower parks through grass meadows and biofiltration basins. A park for everyone.
Veterans Memorial at Library Garden City of Bellflower
The City of Bellflower partnered with VFW Post 7243 to design enhancements to an existing tribute to veterans located within Library Garden. The VFW offered guidance on military protocols and attributes they would value being incorporated into the project. The beautifully enhanced City of Bellflower Veterans Memorial was dedicated November 11, 2020 and proudly serves as a dedicated space where local veterans and their sacrifices on behalf of our nation and our values, as well as the sacrifices of their families and friends, will be forever acknowledged and enshrined in the center of the city for generations to come.
Magical Bridge Playground at Red Morton Park SSA Landscape Architects
The Magical Bridge Playground is a world-renowned concept first developed in Palo Alto. Designed to be socially inclusive for children and adults of varying physical and cognitive abilities, Magical Bridge Redwood City aims to go beyond typical playground designs, which often inadvertently overlook the 1-in-4 of us living with physical and cognitive disabilities, autism, visual and hearing impairments, the medically fragile, and our aging population. The Magical Bridge Foundation collaborated with Redwood City on its second location because of its progressive parks and recreation program, equitable location, financial generosity, and diverse community.
Marketing & Communications Digital Media
Evolution of Social Media City of Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec’s social media is an online resource where the Manhattan Beach community can obtain insight to living a better life. Through thoughtfully curated posts, and the success of the department’s social media, digital media efforts have evolved into a citywide initiative, expanding digital communications across all City departments. Naturally, this cohesive effort has maximized the City’s digital presence with a sense of unity, creating an inviting place where the community can engage with the City and share their experiences.
Santee TV City of Santee
Impacted by restrictions of the pandemic, the City of Santee needed to stay connected with its citizens during a time of virtual communication, quarantining and social distancing. SanteeTV was created to increase accessibly to emergency information, public meetings, as well as to provide citizens with information about city operations and happenings. By accessing public, educational and governmental (PEG) fees collected by local cable providers, a new local television channel was formed and launched within a few months’ time. SanteeTV is proud to keep citizens connected as we Do More > Due East.
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The City of Folsom Parks & Recreation Department was challenged with how to continue engagement with our community when they couldn’t be a part of these programs that brought our community together including the largest annual event, the Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade. With Folsom being a military town, the challenge of honoring our local heroes in a significant way without having the physical parade was something our community was expecting. Without the parade, the department’s social media was tasked with coming up with a way to honor our veterans, share their stories, and connect with the community virtually.
Singh and Kaur Park Videos Cosumnes Community Page 1 Services District
Cosumnes Community Services District opened their 100th park, Singh and Kaur Park, in homage to the Sikh community and two Sikh residents who had been killed in their city ten years prior. Unable to host a traditional park dedication due to COVID-19, they instead produced a four-part miniseries to explain the meaning and cultural significance of the park and share the transformative value of parks on community vitality. The video series was a multimedia experience that raised cultural competence and led the community toward healing. They captured a cinematic memory that the entire community will cherish for years to come.
Singh & Kaur Park Design
Local Media Summary
LOCAL MEDIA
Community celebration held for new Singh and Kaur Park
Singh And Kaur Park Opens In Elk Grove; Mayor Joins Vigil
Community groups celebrate the opening of Singh and Kaur Park in Elk Grove ‘Singh and Kaur’ Park Honoring Slain Sikh American Men Opens in Elk Grove, California
Singh and Kaur Park has grand opening this week
Elk Grove names park after two Sikh grandfathers killed in 2011
Vigil held in Elk Grove for victims of Indianapolis FedEx facility shooting
Monthly E-newsletters City of Belmont
Belmont Parks & Recreation’s monthly e-newsletters have created a space for consistent communications with the community during a time of constant change, feeding a need for information and connection. As a community of 26,941, we maintain a subscriber list to 9,373, receiving up to 739 clicks per email. Following e-newsletters, programs like the Egg-Venture Drive-Thru and Tree Give-Away have sold out within hours. Content is developed in collaboration with various staff and community partners, and provides a space for gathering input on efforts such as our Master Plan. E-newsletters have reduced our dependence on print materials while providing measurable results. �� Spooktacular Fun Belmont Parks & Recreation <parksrec@belmont.gov>
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ACTIVITY SPOTLIGHT
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Find the cl es and sol e the m ster in the second ann al sca enger h nt! The h nt ill be open to all ages from October 22nd-29th. More info to come!
Cost me & Car ing Contests
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O t-BOO o r neighbors b entering Belmont’s second ann al home decora ng contest! J dging categories: Scare-Tas c Displa and Too C te to Spook. Register b October 29th to par cipate.
Santa Cruz County Parks New Website Santa Cruz County Parks
The new County Parks website champions the Parks Make Life Better ® initiative with its unique design and functionality making County Parks programs more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for all community members!
RivCoParks The Hive: Virtual Adventures Riverside County Regional Park & Open Space District
When COVID-19 forced its nature centers and historic sites to close, RivCoParks developed innovative digital education material to increase accessibility and a webpage on which to E access them.-blast
The Plant for A Greener Burbank marketing campaign successfully implemented a shared community vision to create a healthy, beautiful, thriving community with the planting of nearly 800 trees throughout the City.
PLANT FOR A GREENER BURBANK
A collaborative effort from the City of Burbank
HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 500 ADDITIONAL TREES!
Burbank Water and Power’s FREE SHADE TREE PROGRAM
Contact Burbank Water and Power to request free shade trees. Burbank residents can select up to three free shade trees and Burbank businesses can select up to 20 free shade trees to plant on your private property!
More information at: (818) 957-8196
Parks and Recreation’s COMMUNITY TREE PLANTINGS
Plant a tree at one of our beautiful parks! Grab a shovel and join us at one of our Community Tree Plantings throughout the year.*
*As allowed by the county.
Visit www.burbankca.gov/greenerburbank for event dates and locations
A collaborative effort of the City of Burbank’s Parks and Recreation Department, Community Development Department, Public Works Department and Burbank Water and Power.
The Plant For A Greener Burbank Campaign aligns with the Burbank2035 General Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan.
Palettes in the Park Program City of Palmdale
Palettes in the Park was a 4-day workshop that gave children in the City of Palmdale community the opportunity to create and exhibit their art. All levels of artistic ability were welcomed and nurtured. Not only were the participants provided the supplies and direction to create a small art piece, but these workshops were held in a park setting. This event utilized our parks in a way that isn’t traditionally thought of when we think of park space. We feel we raised the status of how our parks are used and for what types of programming.
Temecula Arts & Culture Guide City of Temecula
Celebrating art and culture, in all forms, touches the community’s soul by creating a sense of place and belonging, provoking thought, and allowing humanity to explore commonalities and differences. Temecula’s new Arts & Culture Guide provides residents and visitors with locations and details about various Arts and Cultural Facilities; Public Art Installations; Arts Galleries; Performance Venues; and Arts Events available to the public throughout the year. #FindYourselfHere! Printed maps are available at
Parks Plan 2040: Summer Youth Outreach City of Sacramento
The City of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment is updating its Parks and Recreation Plan to guide improvements to parks, trails, recreation facilities, and programs over the next 20 years. To inform this new Parks Plan 2040, the team launched a youth art contest in summer 2021 to help identify needs and priorities for future policy decisions. The contest creatively engaged youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds in Sacramento through poetry, videos, photos, and drawings, and uncovered impactful stories about their experiences while simultaneously promoting engagement in civic life and building a stronger relationship with YPCE.
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Experience PRL Magazine City of Roseville
We changed our recreation guide to give it a look and feel of a magazine. Our goal was to get more people to explore the guide, so we put articles, park highlights, coloring pages and word searches. The magazine also gives us a great way to tell our story and inform our residents about all the opportunities provided to them by Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries.
Art Beat Activity Guide Redesign City of Irvine
The City of Irvine Art Beat activity guide was redesigned with customer service, brand identity, and responsible use of resources as driving factors. By using in-house graphic design staff and collaborating across teams, the Irvine Fine Arts Center now has a publication that is responsive to customer needs and better highlights their programs and services. The open feel design has the flexibility to adapt to changing class offerings, and is adaptable to online viewing. The fresh design is the result of collaboration with staff and the public, leveraging the expertise of arts and marketing staff.
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And The Energy Continued Through the Expo Hall
Wow!! Such amazing energy pulsed throughout the Safe Credit Union Convention Center as the 2022 CPRS Connections Conference EXPO unfolded March 9-10 in Sacramento. It was an exciting event to attend, especially after a nearly 2-year hiatus from in person conferences due to COVID! Nearly 170 companies through the U.S returned to the live show eagerly awaiting to reconnect with old and new friends, business associates and customers.
Conference drew 1449 Park & Recreation Professionals – including volunteers, speakers, free expo hall attendees and anyone who registered for conference. Another 639 exhibit personnel also occupied the Expo providing expert advice on the latest developments and trends within California’s Park & Recreation market. This valuable networking event was eagerly welcomed back by all!
A new aspect to the EXPO was a national podcast – broadcast from the exhibit hall on Thursday morning…..
Continuing on with tradition, the EXPO included the Silent Auction; 21 cities displaying award winning projects in the Best of the Best Area; a full schedule of presentations at University/Research row discussing projects and research that contribute to the development of the leisure, recreation and tourism profession and of course daily lunches and the Expo Drawings.
2022 Expo Hall Exhibitors
AANR-West (American Association for Nude Recreation-Western Region)
(805) 523-7830 - www.aanrwest.org Family-friendly Nude Recreation opportunities throughout California and surrounding states.
A-G Sod Farms Inc.
(951) 687-7581 - www.agsod.com Providing quality turfgrass and installation since 1969, with a focus on water-conservative varieties.
American Ramp Company
(417) 206-6816 - www.americanrampcompany.com American Ramp Company is a design and build firm with a focus on building communities through action sports. Come see us for your Skatepark, Bike Park, and Pump Track needs and let us help walk you through your project in creating a exciting an sustainable space, perfect for your community.
American Red Cross
(510) 277-7527 - www.redcross.org Training and education courses such as First Aid/CPR/AED, Babysitting, Lifeguarding, Swim Lessons, AED, and more.
SmartRec by Amilia
(877) 343-0004 - www.amilia.com/products/smartrec SmartRec is an eCommerce platform for activities and recreation. We enable organizations to engage with their community by making it easy to find, register, and pay for activities online.
Aqua Source, Inc.
(209) 649-9727 - www.aquasource.com Sell, install, repair and service commercial swimming pool equipment and chemical feed systems throughout California.
Aquatic Design Group
(760) 438-8400 - www.aquaticdesigngroup.com Architecture and design for competition, recreation, and leisure aquatic facilities.
Arborjet | Ecologel
(781) 935-9070 - www.arborjet.com Arborjet | Ecologel have partnered to bring to market the most effective and environmentally responsible plant health care solutions, backed by years of research.
Architectural Nexus
(916) 443-5911 - www.archnexus.com Architectural Nexus is a multi-disciplinary, people-driven design firm. By focusing on people rather than buildings, we design projects and create places that not only work well, but also help people be healthy, happy, and productive.
ASSA ABLOY & Genetec
(415) 306-9000 - www.assaabloydss.com/ en/ Assa Abloy AB is a conglomerate whose offerings include products and services related to locks, doors, gates, and entrance automation. Genetec is a provider of IP video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition solutions in a single platform.
AstroTurf
www.astroturf.com Synthetic Turf Company.
Barks and Rec
(334) 580-7014 - www.barksandrec.com First product of it’s kind. Innovative Dog Park Equipment designed for What Dogs and Owners Really Enjoy Doing! Communities love having a place to take their dogs. We offer our unique products including our Canine Condo and Me and My Pal Bench along with the classics you’ve come to expect.
Battle Company
(414) 305-8750 – www.Battlecompany.com
BCI Burke Playgrounds
(920) 921-9220 - www.bciburke.com Commercial Playground Designer & Manufacturer
Berliner
(864) 626-3012 - www.berliner-playequipment.com State of the art play structures from the world’s leader in net climbing playground equipment.
BrightLife Designs
(714) 326-8326 - www.brightlifedesigns.com Decorative Commercial Lighting & Christmas Holiday Decor. Offer a Turnkey Service. Purchase and Lease, Installation, Removal and Storage
California Park & Recreation Society
(916) 665-2777 - www.cprs.org CPRS exists for the success of its members by providing, education, networking, resources & advocacy
CPRS Administrators Section
CPRS Aging Services Section
CPRS Aquatics Section
CPRS Development & Operations Section
CPRS Educators Section
CPRS Recreation Section
CPRS Recreation Therapy Section
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
(805) 756-1111 - www.calpoly.edu/major/ recreation-parks-and-tourism-administration
California Special Districts Alliance
(916) 442-7887 - www.csda.net The California Special Districts Alliance is a partnership between California Special Districts Association (CSDA), CSDA Finance Corporation, and Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA). We’ve joined together to serve as a premier resource for information, products, and services including advocacy, professional development, financing services, risk management, and much more!
Callander Associates (CALA)
(916) 985-4366 - www.callanderassociates. com Landscape Architecture: Great people, Building Community through Exceptional Service and Indelible Design
CampDoc
734-636-1000 - www.campdoc.com
CivicRec
(888) 228-2233 - www.civicrec.com CivicRec® is recreation management software from CivicPlus built specifically for local governments to increase rec memberships, participation and revenue. The cloud-based solution enables staff to manage operations from anywhere— and on any device.
Clear Comfort
(303) 872-4477 - www.clearcomfort.com Award-winning AOP supplemental pool sanitation delivers the best water & air quality while simplifying maintenance.
Colorado Time Systems
(970) 667-1000 - www.coloradotime.com Platinum quality timing, scoring, and display solutions for all sports.
Columbia Cascade Company
(503) 223-1157 - columbia-cascade.com Makers of TimberForm playground equipment and outdoor fitness systems, site furniture and bicycle security products.
Community Works Design Group
(951) 369-0700 - www.cwdg.fun Your trusted source for Award-Winning Park Planning, Landscape Architecture, Accessibility Planning and Irrigation Design/ Auditing. We combine the personalized service of our schmedium-sized staff with the breadth of specialties and capabilities of much larger firms. We are based in Riverside, but perform services in all parts of the Golden State!
Counsilman-Hunsaker
(314) 894-1245 - www.chh2o.com Feasibility studies, master planning, design engineering, and operational services for aquatic centers.
CSU Long Beach
(562-985-8728) - www.csulb.edu/collegeof-health-human-services/recreation-andleisure-studies
CSU Sacramento, Dept. of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration
(916) 278-3866 - www.hhs.csus.edu/rpta
CSU, East Bay Dept of Hospitality, Rec. & Tourism
(510) 885-3043 - www.csueastbay.edu/hrt Offering BS and MS degrees in Hospitality and Recreation Management (including Recreation Therapy).
Dahlin Group Architecture Planning
(925) 251-7200 - www.dahlingroup.comcivic DAHLIN works with parks and recreation leaders to design sustainable, long-lasting, vibrant community facilities.
DAVE BANG ASSOCIATES
(800) 729-2483 - www.davebang.com Since 1979 Dave Bang Associates has been providing solutions to municipalities throughout California as one of the largest outdoor recreation equipment distributors in the United States and a top producer for the manufacturers of playground equipment, park and site furnishing, shade shelters, safety surfacing and much more.
Davey Resource Group
(916) 214-5908 - Davey.com Davey is your committed partner for comprehensive tree care and tree management. Our urban forestry consulting services include safety assessments, tree inventory, invasive species management, plans and software. Our tree care services provide high-quality results in a timely and professional manner. You can rely on Davey for complete tree care.
David Volz Design
(714) 641-1300 - www.dvolzdesign.com Landscape Architectural Design.
Delta Bluegrass Co
(800) 637-8873 - www.deltabluegrass.com Delta Bluegrass Company, established in 1978, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Delta Region. Delta Bluegrass Company supplies a complete Sod product portfolio including Commercial, Residential, Sports Turf, California Native Grasses, and Kurapia Sod, as well as professional installation services.
Eco-Counter
(514) 849-9779 - www.eco-compteur.com/ en/ Pedestrians & Cyclists automated counters.
Ecore
(866) 795-2732 - www.ecoreintl.com We set the standard in performance flooring by harnessing the most powerful attributes of composition rubber. Our innovative surfaces boast unrivaled ergonomic, safety, and acoustic benefits that improve lives every day.
Exeloo Public Restrooms
(800) 676-5290 - www.exeloo.com Exeloo is a manufacturer of public restrooms, and specializes in self-cleaning and automated features.
FieldTurf & Benyon Sports
(514) 375-2613 - tarkettsports.com LEADERS IN SPORTS SURFACING
Flexground Surfaces, Inc.
(916) 474-5431 - www.flexground.com Recreational safety surfacing: playgrounds, sport court surfacing, splash pads, and pool decking.
Fluid Mfg.
(209) 334-6144- www.fluidmfg.com Coin Operated Showers
Fonroche Lighting America
(339) 225-4530 - FonrocheSolarLighting. com With over 150,000 systems installed worldwide, Fonroche Lighting is the leading commercial solar street lighting company in the world. Our singular focus lets us devote 100% of our energy toward creating innovative and cost-effective solar lighting solutions. We help communities reduce their reliance on the grid, building resilience & sustainability.
Freenotes Harmony Park
(888) 403-7684 - freenotesharmonypark. com Freenotes Harmony Park unites communities & cultures with perfectly tuned sound sculptures.
Fun Express/Oriental Trading Company
(888) 999-0387 - www.FunExpress.com/ corporate Crafts, art supplies, educational items, STEM, camp, and seasonal items at discounted pricing.
Gama Sonic USA Inc
(706) 489-9833 - gamasonic.com Gama Sonic is an innovative world leader in upscale, bright and durable solar lighting for parks and cities. We develop, manufacture, and market residential and commercial grade, energy-efficient, outdoor solar-powered lighting products.
GameTime
(800) 234-2440 - www.gametime.com GameTime is a leading manufacturer of commercial playgrounds, custom play spaces, and outdoor fitness equipment.
Global Modular Inc
(209) 676-8029 - www.gdvi.net
GovDeals
(310) 600-3651 - www.govdeals.com GovDeals.com is the leading provider in online government surplus auctions. All local and state governments are welcome to use our services to auction surplus in the smartest, most efficient way possible!
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness
(888) 315-9037 - www.greenfieldsfitness. com Bringing communities together in pursuit of healthier living – Greenfields Outdoor Fitness creates amazing outdoor gyms with activities for nearly everyone! Turn your park, trail, or other outdoor space into a fun, fitness-focused gathering place with Greenfields’ many exercise solutions for seniors, teens, fitness enthusiasts, users in wheelchairs, and more!
Griffin Structures, Inc.
(949) 324-8880 - griffinstructures.com For 40+ years, Griffin Structures has worked alongside its Clients to deliver quality, costeffective, and time-efficient recreational facilities throughout California. From high-profile developments to grassroots community passion projects, Griffin’s team of highly trained, accredited professionals offer comprehensive Owner’s Representation from early planning and programming through design, construction, and occupancy.
HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc.
(714) 776-4340 - www.hailandarch.com Landscape Architecture, Park Planning & Design.
Hunter Industries
(760) 744-5240 - www.hunterindustries.com Hunter Industries is a family-owned global company that provides high quality, efficient solutions for the irrigation, outdoor lighting, and custom molding industries. Our diverse array of products can be seen from residential landscapes, to stadiums, national landmarks, theme parks, city parks, commercial complexes, hotels, and municipal buildings around the world.
Husqvarna Group
(213) 200-3954 - Husqvarna.com
Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc.
(562) 693-5200 - www.innovplay.com Sales/design, & project management for Burke playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, & fitness/sport/ site amenities.
iVision Mobile, Inc.
(866) 655-5302 - www.ivisionmobile.com iVision Mobile provides web-based text messaging communications software to organizations across the country, including Parks & Recreation departments, Municipalities, Health Departments, Athletics Associations, YMCAs, and more. Clients utilize our system for a variety of use cases, including inclement weather alerts, group messaging, informational alerts, upcoming event reminders, and more.
iZone Imaging - Signs and Graphics
(888) 464-9663 - www.izoneimaging.com Zone Imaging is a leader in the High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) market. Backed by a 10-year warranty, our custom signage is made to withstand extreme weather conditions, graffiti, and the rigors of high-traffic public spaces. We also offer hardware solutions; single and double post, rail mount, and wall mount solutions.
Jaypro Sports Equipment
(800) 243-0533 - www.jaypro.com Innovator in the design, engineering and manufacturing of Gym Equipment and Athletic Field Equipment for facilities of all sizes. Exceptional equipment for exceptional facilities.
King Plastic Corporation
(941) 493-5502- King Plastic Corporation HDPE material for parks & recreation applications
Knorr Systems, Int’l.
(714) 754-4044 - www.knorrsystems.com Service Supported Distributor of commercial aquatic equipment: including filtration, heating, water treatment & energy-saving systems.
Knott’s Berry Farm
(714) 220-5119 - knotts.com When you participate in our educational field trips, Knott’s Berry Farm becomes your own interactive, state-of-the-art classroom (and the ultimate playground for after class). We’ve worked with leading educators and subject-matter experts to offer the best in content and impact for learning at all grades and levels.
Knott’s Berry Farm/California’s Great America
(408) 709-6258 - www.cagreatamerica. com Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park offers celebration and educational programs targeted to different age levels.
KYA
(714) 659-6477 - www.theKYAgroup.com KYA is a solutions driven company specializing in surfacing, landscaping, modernization, playing-fields and courts.
Landscape Structures
(763) 972-5200 - www.playlsi.com Playground equipment, outdoor music, shade, site furnishings.
LightsOnSites.com from GoTimeControl, Inc.
(630) 202-2901 - www.lightsonsites.com LightsOnSites.com total control of scheduling, reservations, and billing for community facilities – anywhere & anytime!
Lincoln Aquatics
(800) 223-5450 - www.lincolnaquatics.com Distributors of commercial swimming pool and aquatic supplies since 1954.
Little Tikes Commercia/Pacific Park and Playgroundl/All About Play
(916) 923-2180 - www.littletikescommercial. com Innovative and custom playground equipment represented by All About Play and Pacific Park and Playground.
LiveBarn
(760) 550-0109 - www.livebarn.com The country’s largest live and on-demand installed broadcasting service for all youth and amateur sports and venues. We install, pay for hardware, and run service free of charge to the venue owner/parks and rec department and we share revenue on the back end with same.
Loco Canopies
(833) 722-6679 - www.lococanopies.com Custom Canopies, Event Display Solutions, Feather Flags, Custom Umbrellas, Banners, Podiums, Graphic Design, Printing Services
LPA, Inc.
(949) 261-1001 - www.lpadesignstudios. com LPA creates energizing, high-performance hubs that bring people together and inspire memorable experiences. Our designs embrace the natural landscape in which they’re located, while delivering more efficient, cost-effective solutions. The resulting facilities—with their innovative architecture, state-of-the-art features and social gathering spaces—become enduring symbols of community pride.
Magnation Water Technologies
(888) 820-0363 - magnationwater.com
Melton Design Group, Inc.
(530) 899-1616 - www.meltondg.com A Chico and Sacramento based landscape architectural and recreation planning firm focused on improving mental, physical and emotional well-being through design. Our goal is to create “social landscapes”, to see individuals and families enjoying parks and neighborhoods, building communities, while using green design technologies for long-term sustainability.
Miracle Recreation
(800) 879-7730 - www.miracle-recreation.com Miracle Playsystems is your leading play equipment design, distribution, and specialty contracting firm providing public agencies and architects with unique and visually stunning design solutions. Our dedicated team of sales, design, and construction experts will help you through each phase of your project, ensuring quality, value, and outstanding customer service.
MityLite
(801) 224-0589 - www.mitylite.com MityLite® has been creating the products you use for more than 30 years. Our commercial furniture is built to last longer, set up and takedown easier, store smaller, and look better. Find warmth, unique style, intricate detail, and unlimited customization options with the Holsag® wooden chairs line
Moments by Curacubby
(510) 470-0869 - www.curacubby.com Moments is an all-in-one communications tool designed for education, recreation, and family activity programs. Use Moments to send alerts, photos, videos, and updates to your participants in a simple and secure way. Schools, parks and recreation departments, and afternoon programs trust Moments to increase their families’ participation and engagement.
MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS
(901) 867-0039 - www.mostdependable. com Manufacturer of vandal resistant, maintenance free drinking fountains, bottle fillers, showers, misters, pet fountains, etc.
Murdock Mfg.
(800) 488-8999 - www.murdockmfg.com Outdoor drinking fountains, hydrants, preengineered park & recreation buildings, and bicycle security lockers.
Musco Sports Lighting
(800) 825-6030 - www.musco.com Musco leads the world in sports lighting, designing LED systems for everything from neighborhood fields, to major stadiums and arenas, to the Olympic Games.
My Bark Co., Inc.
(209) 920-3525 - www.mybark.net Sales of Organic & Green Bulk Landscape Materials including certified EWF playground safety surfacing. Barks, soil amendments, virgin or colored recycled mulches & safety surfacing etc.. Landscape construction, Public works, custom soils, agriculture & nursery blends. Delivery by walking floor trailers, doubles, high cube transfers & blower installations available
NGI Sports, A Division of River City Athletics, LLC.
(800) 835-0033 - www.ngisports.com Innovative sports surfacing products for tennis, track, & pickle ball.
Niche Academy
(801)406-6355 x 415 - www.nicheacademy. com Niche Academy is an online platform for training library patrons and staff. A Niche subscription includes hundreds of readyto-use tutorials on topics like How to use e-Resources and Better Customer Service. The platform makes it easy for libraries to create their own training.
No Fault LLC
(866) 637-7678 - www.nofault.com Recreational and playground safety surfacing.
Noll & Tam Architects
(510) 932-9946 - www.nollandtam.com For more than 25 years Noll & Tam Architects has designed “Uncommon Space for the Common Good.” The firm specializes in active and inclusive community engagement and environmentally responsive design. Noll & Tam has two offices in Berkeley and Oakland and 43 staff members, including 17 LEED Accredited Professionals.
NUVIS
(714) 754-7311 - nuvis.net Landscape Architecture
Omega II Fence Systems®
(530) 272-8005 - www.omegatwo.com Successfully integrating beauty, security and strength to produce the ideal fence system for all projects.
Omnify
(650) 800-3732 - www.getomnify.com Omnify is a technology platform enabling businesses across Recreation, Sports, and Fitness to deliver world-class experiences to their members. With Omnify, you can set up an online booking site, manage schedules and operations, collect recurring payments, automate business processes, drive actionable insights, and much more.
OneTeam360, Inc
(949) 433-0555 - www.oneteam360.com OneTeam360 “gamifies” employment to improve engagement, management, and training. With our points-based system, the employee’s performance is measured and tracked in real-time, and they are provided feedback on their progress. Companies leverage data to monitor progress and track compliance; which results in less turnover, better customer service, and lower costs.
Outdoor Creations, Inc.
(530) 365-6106 - www.outdoorcreations. com Manufacturer of precast concrete site furnishings including picnic tables, bbq’s, benches, receptacles, and signs.
Paddock Pool Equipment Company
(803) 324-1111 - www.paddockindustries. com Paddock is a company known for producing innovative products for an industry that has been referred to as mature. Paddock has a complete offering of VGB Main Drains, Fiberglass and Stainless Steel Filters, Strainers, Stainless Steel Gutters Perimeter Systems, Starting Blocks, Deck Equipment and Rail Goods all made in USA.
Partnership for Quality Living Hall of Honor
www.partnershipforqualityliving.weebly.com PQL inspires excellence in service to the public, making communities more livable by recognizing, documenting & celebrating outstanding enhancements to quality of life by individuals and organizations in the Superior California region. Our Vision - leisure and environmental quality of life in the Superior California region is healthy, vibrant, playful.
PBK Architects
(909) 987-0909 - pbk.com PBK provides award-winning architectural and engineering design solutions.
PerfectMind by Xplor
(801) 361-0591 - www.perfectmind.com Our leading, easy-to-use software helps recreation centers, communities, and associations attract and retain customers, streamline admin work, and deliver a great experience. With online booking, scheduling, payments, reporting, self-serve, and automated marketing, PerfectMind is everything you need to run your business, grow your revenue and build your community.
Play & Park Structures
(800) 727-1907 - www.playandpark.com Commercial playground equipment that encourages imagination & builds key developmental skills.
PLAYCORE
(423) 425-3168 - www.playcore.com PlayCore builds communities through research, design, programs, and products to match your unique needs.
Playcraft Systems
(541) 955-9199 - www.playcraftsystems. com Playcraft Systems has a simple but clear purpose – to produce the finest playground equipment in the industry while supporting communities and advancing the future of play. Building on a foundation of sustainable materials, innovative design, and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, we create playground equipment and playscape experiences that are unmatched.
Playgrounds Unlimited
(408) 244-9848 - www.playgroundsunlimited.com Playgrounds Unlimited has been “Building Play, the Right Way, Since 1996.” We offer indoor and outdoor recreational products for commercial and residential applications, and is a full-service installation company. Our products include sales and installation of all major playground manufacturers, poured-in-place rubber safety, synthetic turf, and sun shelters/prefab buildings.
PlayMax Surfacing, Inc.
(951) 250-6039 - www.playmaxsurfacing. com Manufacture and install rubber playground safety surfaces and tiles.
Poligon by Portercorp
(800) 354-7721 - www.poligon.com Poligon is the World Leader in shade structures, designing over 20,000 shelters since 1964
Precision Civil Engineering
(559) 449-4500 - precisioneng.net
Precision Concrete Cutting
(866) 792-8006 - safesidewalks.com Precision Concrete Cutting is the leader in Sidewalk Asset Management. Specializing in sidewalk condition assessment, data collection and repair. PCC leverages technology to save clients time and money.
Premier Polysteel
(641) 324-2750 - www.premierpolysteel.com Premier Polysteel is a commercial furniture manufacturer - offering an industry best 20 Year Warranty!
Public Restroom Company
(888) 888-2060 - www.publicrestroomcompany.com Public Restroom Company is a design/ build specialist for “odor free” park restroom buildings.
NFL FLAG
(417) 438-7802 - www.nflflag.com NFL FLAG is the official flag football league of the NFL, the largest youth flag football organization in the U.S. and your “League In A Box” solution.
RecDesk Software
(817) 999-5724 - recdesk.com Recreation Management Software (all registrations, reservations, memberships, league management, and POS)
RecPro Software
(586) 469-4200 - www.recprosoftware.com Web-Based Recreation Management Software Solution - Mobile & User Friendly - Designed to work with ALL Devices (phone, tablet, laptop, pc), ALL Browsers (chrome, edge, safari, explorer, firefox, mozilla) and ALL Operating Systems (windows, iOS, android, macOS)
RHA Landscape Architects - Planners
(951) 781-1930 - www.rhala.com Park and sports facility design, park renovation, historical site design, consensus building, synthetic turf expertise.
RJM Design Group, Inc.
(949) 493-2600 - www.rjmdesigngroup.com Landscape Architecture & Design Services; Planning & Design of Parks & Facilities; Public Works; Master Planning; Unique Community Workshop Process.
Robertson Recreational Surfaces
(800) 858-0519 - www.totturf.com IPEMA certified recreational safety surfacing and maintenance services.
ROMTEC, Inc.
(541) 496-3541 - www.romtec.com Pre-Engineered Restroom and Park Structures.
RRM Design Group
(805) 543-1794 - www.rrmdesign.com Landscape Architects, Engineers, Architects, and Planners who specialize in parks, trails, and open space design.
RWP Landscape Materials
(877) 821-2835 - www.rwpmulch.com RWP FIBER FALL - Impact attenuating and ADA accessible engineered wood fiber playground safety surfacing.
S.R.Smith LLC
(503) 266-2231 - www.srsmith.com/en-us/ S.R.Smith is a manufacturer of commercial and residential pool deck equipment.
Safe Sand Company
(415) 516-5472 - www.safesand.com Safe Sand™ White Playsand is a naturally fine, feldspathic sand that is ideal for sandboxes and sandtrays. SAFETY TESTED FREE FROM CS DUST, ASBESTOS, LEAD. A popular choice with parks, schools, children’s museums and aquariums, it comes delivered to your door at any quantity.
San Diego State University
(619) 594-4964 - htm.sdsu.edu Master’s degrees in Meeting & Event Management (MEM) and Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) Bachelor’s degrees in Recreation, Hospitality, Tourism, Sustainability The SDSU Payne School provides professional development for Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality and other experience industries with transferrable skills in leadership, business, stakeholder management, innovation and change management.
San Francisco State University Recreation, Parks & Tourism
(415) 338-2030 - rpt.sfsu.edu The Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism at San Francisco State University offers a bachelor’s in Recreation, Parks & Tourism and minors in Recreation, Parks & Tourism and Holistic Health. Complete your degree in an exciting location with many opportunities to further your professional career.
SCI Consulting Group
(707) 430-4300 - www.sci-cg.com Assist cities, counties, and special districts with various funding mechanisms.
SCORE Sports
(310) 830-6161 - www.scoresports.com For athletes of all ages and levels, SCORE Sports creates and provides accessible, quality uniforms and sports equipment. Unique in the industry, SCORE Sports a North American company combines topquality products, a vertically integrated manufacturing system, and unmatched personal attention to serve league administrators, team managers, organizations, volunteers, and athletes.
Security Lines US
(818) 906-1212- Security Lines US Portable all-in-one multi surveillance camera starting at $4995.
Shaw Sports Turf // Shawgrass
(866) 703-4004 - www.shawsportsturf.com Shaw Turf is a complete turnkey surfacing division of Shaw Industries, it’s comprised of four companies that excel in providing synthetic turf solutions for commercial, residential landscaping, pet facilities, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and landfill applications. We look forward to connecting! Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geosynthetics
SLG Sports Lighting
(903) 407-0555 - www.slgus.com/productsfsp.html SLG Sports Lighting is an LED manufacturer with over 20 years of experience. We ofter great design with amazing turn key solutions. LED sports lights with reduced heat, reduced wear and tear, 10 year warranty, sharp, aggressive design, and competitive pricing.
Smart Rain
(385) 479-2278 - smartrain.net Smart Rain offers a complete state-of-theart smart irrigation package, combining our sophisticated commercial-grade controller with an extremely intuitive water management software application. Utilizing our patented weather-based system, our average customer saves 30-40% on their water usage. Smart Rain’s smart controller is also EPA WaterSense Certified and qualifies for LEED points.
Southern Aluminum
(800) 221-0408 - www.southernaluminum. com Southern Aluminum is, and has been, the industry’s manufacturing leader of linenless products for over 40 years. Designed to elevate customer experiences and activate spaces for many purposes, our focus, and what we expertly do, is offer dynamic solutions to operational needs through innovative, long lasting, quality products.
Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation
(626) 448-0853 - www.scmaf.org Sports rules, training and competitions for youth & adults; insurance services; professional training & education.
SpectraTurf
(951) 736-3579 - www.spectraturf.com Playground and recreational surfacing, SpectraTurf can take care of all your surfacing needs.
Spectrum Aquatics
(800) 791-8056 - www.spectrumproducts. com Spectrum Aquatics designs and manufactures aquatic products for commercial swimming pools and spas.
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
(626) 330-5803 - www.spohnranch.com Skatepark design and construction.
Sport Court Northern California
9257666820 - www.allsportamerica.com
SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.
(831) 459-0455 - www.ssala.com Award winning landscape architecture for parks, all-inclusive playgrounds, trails, open space, and environmental restoration.
St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting & Décor
(562) 438-0017 - www.st-nicks.com Commercial holiday decorating - St. Nick’s: we imagine, build and install large Christmas displays.
Stageline Mobile Stage Inc.
(450) 589-1063 - www.stageline.com Come see Stageline, the pioneers, to talk about exceptional mobile stages
Stonehenge Signs, Inc.
(530) 249-6000 - www.stonehengesigns. com 100% real stone signage, artistic landscape feature that is permanent and maintenance free.
StructureCast
(661) 833-4490 - www.structurecast.com California certified manufacturer of custom, state-of-the-art, pre-engineered, pre-fabricated restrooms, showers, concession and storage buildings and dugouts. StructureCast provides full service to meet your specific park or recreational facility project needs - design, engineering, manufacture, delivery and installation. Our complete precast concrete solution is a sanitary, sustainable and environmentally superior choice.
SVA Architects, Inc.
(949) 809-3380 - SVA Architects, Inc. SVA Architects is a full-service architectural firm committed to creating sustainable environments for our communities. Headquartered in Santa Ana, and with offices in San Diego, Oakland, and Davis, we have worked with public agencies throughout California to create facilities and places that promote community engagement, growth, and integration.
Sybertech Waste Reduction Ltd.
(888) 888-7975 - www.swrl.com Sybertech is committed to bringing innovative products, services and solutions to our customers. We proudly manufacture two of our main product lines : Operational cost saving Self-watering Reservoir Planters and In Ground Trash Cans! Our goal is to promote products designed to help keep the environment cleaner and safer!
TD Sports Group, LLC
(530) 305-0377 - www.gotdsports.com At TD Sports Group our goal is to provide our clients with a full range of maintenance and repair services that revolve in and around sports facilities. From indoor/ outdoor synthetic sports turf, synthetic landscape turf, synthetic playground turf, synthetic tracks, indoor/outdoor sports courts, field netting, goal posts, bleachers, field care.
Techline Sports Lighting
(800) 500-3161 - www.sportlighting.com LED Outdoor Sports Lighting Systems
Tencate Grass
(916) 638-8800 - valleyprecisiongrading. com
TinyMobileRobots
(470) 758-0089 - tinymobilerobots.com Our company specializes in high-precision outdoor robots that perform marking and stake-out. Our robotics engineers combine advanced robotics software with artificial intelligence and high-precision technologies from a robotic field painter designed to mark all types of sports fields easier, faster, more efficiently and affordable.
TreeDiaper
(540) 300-1465 - www.treediaper.com TreeDiaper® technology makes best use of the rain/irrigation water for plants’ survival and thrival. It boosts plant available water with the water that is otherwise wasted through runoff or competition. It solves both overwatering and underwatering problems. It improves the irrigation efficiency and extends the life of irrigation systems.
Trueline Construction & Surfacing Inc.
(951) 817-0777 - gotrueline.com Sport Court Construction & Resurfacing, Pool Deck Resurfacing.
Turf Tank
(877) 396-4094 - www.turftank.com Turf Tank is proud to present the world’s first autonomous GPS paint robot for sports.
UltraSite
(800) 458-5872 - www.ultra-site.com At UltraSite we take pride in providing communities the opportunity to enjoy life’s intermissions – a slight pause from a busy lifestyle. UltraSite’s brands of site amenities, shades, dog parks and outdoor fitness products, are the superior choice that provide a low maintenance, durable solution for any outdoor recreation location.
University Research Row
(916) 665-2777 - www.cprs.org
USA Shade
(800) 966-5005 - www.usa-shade.com USA Shade - Shade structures offers shade solutions for everything under the sun!
USGreentech
(513) 371-5520 -www.usgreentech.com USGreentech provides progressive infills for the synthetic turf market including their products Envirofull and Safeshell.
USTA Northern California
(510) 263-0471 - www.usta.com/norcal Tennis programming and offerings for players of all ages and abilities throughout all of California.
Verde Design, Inc.
(408) 985-7200 - www.verdedesigninc.com Verde Design is an integrated landscape architecture and civil engineering firm with multiple CA offices.
Vermont Systems, Inc.
(877) 883-8757 - www.vermontsystems.com Vermont Systems provides Premier Recreation & Parks Management, browser based, software with unparalleled support.
Victor Stanley, Inc.
(301) 832-7757 - www.victorstanley.com VICTOR STANLEY™, a leader in quality site furnishings, helps you bring your visions to life. From benches and bike racks to smart litter receptacles, we meticulously design, engineer and manufacture every detail to ensure our site furnishings will withstand the test of time.
Vorgee USA
(949) 683-8638 - vorgeeusa.com Vorgee is one of the leading Australian Swim Equipment and Technology Brands, conforming to the highest International and USA Safety Standards. Vorgee USA distributes Vorgee Swim Goggles + Equipment out of Orange County, California. Visit vorgee.com to see the Vorgee difference.
Vortex Aquatic Structures Intl
(877) 586-7839 - www.vortex-intl.com Vortex pioneered the Splashpad® and revolutionized the way children and families play in urban spaces, waterparks, and resorts worldwide. Our innovative approach to water attractions has since helped communities, businesses and families grow. We are proud to have created over 8,000 custom installations spanning 50 countries and 5 continents.
Water Odyssey by Fountain People
(512) 392-1155 - www.waterodyssey.com Commercial Fountain & Aquatic Play Equipment for Parks & Attractions.
Watermen Brand
(800) 414-3181 - www.originalwatermen. com California Based company that Manufactures and Distributes Lifeguard Uniforms and Equipment across the U.S.
Wedgewood Weddings and Events
(951) 491-8110 x326 - www.wedgewoodweddings.com Full service hospitality venue sales & Marketing, management and operations specializing in weddings, events, golf course food & beverage ops.
West Coast Arborists, Inc.
(714) 991-1900 - www.wcainc.com Professional tree maintenance and management: pruning, planting, removals, tree inventories, and plant health care.
West Coast Turf
(760) 340-7300 - www.westcoastturf.com Growers and installers of premium quality sod, stolons, and drought tolerant ground cover. .
Willoughby Stainless Fountains
(317) 875-0830 - wsf-usa.com Worldwide manufacturer of stainless steel outdoor drinking fountains, bottle fillers and showers. In addition to stainless steel toilets and urinals for the park and play industry.
Wireless Telematics, LLC
(855) 498-5267 x1 - www.wirelesstelematics. com We help Parks and Rec Directors control ballpark and tennis court lights to save time, money and hassles.
Wood Rodgers, Inc.
(916) 341-7760 - www.woodrodgers.com Wood Rodgers, Inc. provides professional services that include Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban/Land Planning, Surveying, Mapping, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, GIS, Environmental, UAS, and Geotechnical. Serving public and private land development projects with eight office locations throughout California and Nevada.
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Youth Evolution Activities
(661) 513-3499 - www.youthevolutionbasketball.com Youth Evolution Activities has served the community with one goal, to bring alive the sport of basketball and soccer to our youth and children. Our motto? Play, Learn, Grow. As we play, we start to learn and grow as a team through sportsmanship and encouragement.
Zamorins Solutions Inc.
(515) 778-2677 - www.parkzapp.com Parkzapp is a CPSC, CSA and ASTM integrated playground and park inspection application.
Top Park & Recreation Students Receive Scholarships
Each year, the California Foundation for Parks & Recreation awards scholarships to deserving students who are studying in the parks, recreation and tourism areas. Scholarships are awarded based on six overall criteria including: academic scholarship, professional affiliations, activity and need.
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Iman Saadat CPRS State Board Scholarship School
Kristen Dubois Outdoor & Environmental Resource Management Scholarship Ann Arge Nahan Spirit Award Scholarship Maxwell Marvin Dr. Fred Brooks Development & Operations Section Scholarship
Gloria Hernandez Jane Adams CPRS Administrators Section Scholarship Ann Arge Spirit Award Scholarship Christy McBride CPRS Past Presidents Scholarship CPRS District 12 Past Presidents Scholarship
Elizabeth Arciniega CPRS District 10 Scholarship David Nigel CAPRCBM Scholarship
Tom Hellmann President
Theresa Johnson Region 3 Representative
Thank You!!! 2021-22 CPRS Board of Directors
Frank Carson President-Elect Doug Grove Vice-President
Nicole Acquisti Secretary-Treasurer Adam Chow Region 1 Representative
Victoria Reyna Region 4 Representative Jenni Worsham Region 5 Representative Tiarra Warner Section Representative Leah Martinez Section Representative Lauren Merriman Region 2 Representative
Become a member of the CPRS State Board of Directors. We want to hear from you. Contact Kyla Brown, CPRS Vice-President. (951) 955-4306, kylabrown@rivco.org
Here’s your chance to help lead the association dedicated to advancing the profession of parks and recreation.
Qualifications r Current member of CPRS r Demonstrated commitment to CPRS and the park and recreation profession (5 years of full-time employment) r Background in committee and/or volunteer work (3 years experience) r Ability to represent unconflicted loyalty to the interests of the membership The Commitment r Attend four board meetings a year r Maintain on-going communication and dialogue with members via personal conversations and by attending section, district and state events
Available Positions for 2022-23: Vice President (three year term) – candidate(s) may be statewide
Secretary/Treasurer (two year term) Region 2 Representative (two year term) – representing Districts 4, 5, 6 Region 4 Representative (two year term) – representing Districts 11, 13, 14 Section Representative (two year term) – representing CPRS Sections
