Minnesota Recreation & Parks Magazine 2024 Buyer's Guide
YOU’RE ALMOST DONE WITH A LANDSCAPING PROJECT. YOU’VE ONLY GOT 5 YARDS OF ROCK TO PUT IN 3 BEDS. BUT THE NEWBIE ACCIDENTALLY TORE A HYDRAULIC HOSE, LEAVING YOU WITH 5 YARDS OF ROCK TO SHOVEL BY HAND. THAT’S WHEN YOU CALL YOUR ZIEGLER REP. HE LINES UP YOUR REPAIR BY 2 PM SO YOU CAN COMPLETE THE PROJECT ON TIME.
SPARKING INSPIRATION THROUGH PLAY
Creating spaces and places for everyone to use their imagination and connect with the elements around us.
Chris Plonske 211 Johnson Street Eagle Lake, MN 56024 (507) 257-3742 Ext. 229 cplonske@ southernminnesotainspection.com southernminnesotainspection.com
Candace Amberg 701 Xenia Ave South Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (763) 231-4848 candace@wsbeng.com wsbeng.com
Errors and Omissions:
Listings provided as of October 1, 2024. This Buyer’s Guide is for reference only. While we aim for accuracy, Minnesota Recreation & Park Association (MRPA) and Pernsteiner Creative Group (PCG) do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information. Company details, including contacts and services, may change without notice. MRPA and PCG are not responsible for errors or omissions. Please verify all information directly with listed companies. Corporate MRPA members: please report listing edits to todd@pernsteiner.com for correction in the online version.
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MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARKS is a hyper-targeted magazine mailed quarterly to Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) park and recreation agency decision-makers and affiliates. It is also available online at mnrpa.org.
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MINNESOTA magazine features industryrelevant content related to management of parks, recreation programs, facilities, aquatics, athletics, trails, nature centers, natural resources, and special events. This valuable resource is read by municipal, county, and park district employees throughout Minnesota.
MINNESOTA provides an opportunity to market directly to staff who frequently need your products, services, and/or expertise.
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Sport Court® pickleball surfaces are designed for performance, safety, and long-lasting durability with little maintenance required over the life of the court. Backed by a 15-year warranty, Sport Court pickleball surfaces are specially engineered to absorb shock and prevent fatigue and injury providing a pickleball surface that athletes of all ages and skill levels will enjoy.
We also supply necessary accessories:
• Basketball hoops
• Court lights
• Nets and ball containment fences
• Save big with our competitive prices.
• Perfect solution for multi-use activities.
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• And much more!
• Financing and lease purchase programs available.
• Financing and lease purchase programs available.
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PAD & POUR
Corporate MRPA Members - Categories
AQUATICS
Burbach Aquatics, Inc.
Julie Westemeier 5974 Hwy 80 South Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3262 juliew@burbachinc.com burbachinc.com
Horizon Commercial Pool Supply
Jason Gillet 4444 Round Lake Road West Arden Hills, MN 55112 (651) 917-3075 jason.gillet@horizonpoolsupply.com horizonpoolsupply.com
ARCHITECTURE / ENGINEERING
B32 Engineering Group
Scott Ward
2211 Oneil Road Hudson, WI 54016 (651) 256-3090 scott.ward@b32eng.com b32eng.com
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Anne Gode 1960 Premier Drive Mankato, MN 56001 (952) 890-0509 anne.gode@bolton-menk.com bolton-menk.com
Confluence
Terry Minarik
530 N. Third Street Suite 120 Minneapolis, MN 55401 (952) 451-0144 tminarik@thinkconfluence.com thinkconfluence.com
St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 377-5769 courtneyklein@hydroapps.com hydroapps.com
MyRec.com
Colleen Kinkade PO Box 16997 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (802) 465-9732 info@myrec.com myrec.com
Rec Technologies
Hannah Sibley-Liddle 1624 California Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (978) 407-4918 hannah@rec.us partner.rec.us
Looking to become a Corporate MRPA Member?
Corporate Members receive:
• Two mailing lists (sets of labels) or two e-mail blasts sent from the MRPA office.
• Member discounts for additional services.
• Special exhibitor rates ($300 discount for MRPA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall booth compared to non-member rate).
• Listings in the quarterly Minnesota Recreation & Parks magazine mailed to more than 900 members and allies and available online.
Soil & Sand
Plaisted Companies
Brian Thunberg 11555 205th Ave NW Elk River, MN 55330 (763) 450-9145 bthunberg@plaistedcompanies.com plaistedcompanies.com bthunberg@plaistedcompanies.com plaistedcompanies.com
Synthetic Turf
Synthetic Turf Solutions of MN
Mark Prince 7546 Kimberly Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55346 (952) 913-7012 mark@synthetic-turf-mn.com syntheic-turf-mn.com
Tennis
USTA Northern
Pat Colbert
2685 Vikings Circle Suite #100 Eagan, MN 55121 (952) 358-3283 pat.colbert@usta.northern.com usta.northern.com
• Listings in MRPA Buyer’s Guide mailed to more than 900 members and allies; it’s also available online.
• The quarterly magazine via mail and online.
• Member rates for advertising opportunities.
• Logo, listing and link on MRPA’s online Corporate Membership Directory.
The annual Corporate Membership rate is: $625. Become a member online at mnrpa.org/Join-MRPA!
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