The National Recreation & Park Association ( NRPA) is the nation�s largest not-for-profit professional and citizen organization dedicated to the mission of advancing parks, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life of all people, NRPA is over 21,000 members strong and growing everyday.

The 2008 NRPA Congress and Exposition:
NRPA�s Congress and Exposition is the national event of NRPA and the premier annual event of the park and recreation community. The five-day conference brings together more than 6,600 park and recreation professionals, citizen advocates and industry suppliers for amazing networking opportunities, hundreds of educational sessions and the industry�s largest tradeshow highlighting the products and services of nearly 600 exhibitors.