Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS)

06/15/2026

Dan Hendey, Director of The Maintenance Institute (TMI), was recently teaching a Playground Maintenance and Inspections course in Virginia. The photos are of a walk-through of a playground with the participants to identify and address hazards and what to look for during routine visits.

In addition to regional workshops and events, the Maintenance Institute can provide an in-person workshop for your agency or organization.
Several of our workshop presenters are available to provide individualized training in topics such as:

-Playground Maintenance and Inspections
-Chainsaw Safety and Operations
-Trail Maintenance
-Pool Management
-Team Building
-Professional Certifications (CPRP/E, CPO, Pesticides)

Each training can be tailored to your specific needs and time demands. So, if you have a small or large group and are looking for a customized educational experience at your place, please reach out to Dan ([email protected]).

06/13/2026

This weekend, prioritize outdoor activities, as it is NRPA Family Health Day and National Get Outdoors Day. Now go!

06/12/2026

Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month at the Ballpark!⚾
Join PRPS at the Phillies or Pirates game on Sunday, July 26, to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. Discounted tickets for members are available at just $15, and additional tickets can be purchased at-cost for friends and family. Ticket availability is limited, so get yours today!

☑Register here for Pirates: https://prps.org/events/2026/26pirates
☑Register here for Phillies: https://prps.org/events/2026/26phillies

06/11/2026

Penn State University's recreation, park, and tourism management professor and PRPS member Andy Mowen has been honored with the Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award by the PA Parks and Forests Foundation. 👏🏻

06/11/2026

Park and Recreation Professionals Day will be here before you know it! Save the Date, July 17, 2026. Let us know in the comments what you have planned for this special day!

06/10/2026

Effective June 1, Dan Hendey, Senior Education Manager and Director of The Maintenance Institute (TMI), will be transitioning into retirement with reduced hours. He will maintain an office schedule on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and can be reached via email at [email protected].

We would like to extend our gratitude to Dan for his continued support over the past seven years. His dedication and commitment to excellence have made him an invaluable asset to PRPS and our team. Thank you, Dan, for your tireless efforts in contributing to PRPS's growth.

06/10/2026

Consider this new funding option!

NOW OPEN: Funding opportunities through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership federal grant program!

This grant program, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, provides 50/50 matching grants to support locally driven projects that create and revitalize parks.

Learn more and apply today: https://on.doi.gov/4uojyiC

06/09/2026

To support PRPS's mission to "empower[s] recreation and park professionals and citizen advocates to enhance life-enriching services for all Pennsylvanians," the society is undergoing an organizational assessment with BerryDunn's consulting team. A key part of this assessment is gathering your feedback on how we are doing and how we can best meet our members' current and future needs. We invite and encourage you to participate in a brief focus group with BerryDunn to share your thoughts.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9AB2AA7F5C25-64131186-prps #/

06/08/2026

No time to attend a class, but need CEU credits or NCTRC credit hours? We have a solution for you! Our Learning Management System houses recordings for past webinars and the Therapeutic Recreation Institute. Register as you normally would for any class on your account. Then you will receive an email with instructions to access the recording! Happy Listening!

Click here to get started: https://prps.imiscloud.com/myprps/Events_List.aspx

06/05/2026

Did you know?

In addition to regional workshops and events, the Maintenance Institute can provide an in-person workshop for your agency or organization.

Several of our workshop presenters are available to provide individualized training in topics such as:

✔️ Playground Maintenance and Inspections
✔️ Chainsaw Safety and Operations
✔️ Trail Maintenance
✔️ Pool Management
✔️ Team Building
✔️ Professional Certifications (CPRP/E, CPO, Pesticides)

Each training can be tailored to your specific needs and time demands. So, if you have a small or large group and are looking for a customized educational experience at your place, please reach out to Dan Hendey at the Maintenance Institute today.

”Overall, I think the material is fresh, relevant, and delivered well. I definitely see the benefit of the class and look forward to sending two guys for the CPSI class.” JP -Playground Maintenance Training Workshop, May 26

Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS)