May Legislative Calendar is here! 🌟
Your monthly guide to simple, actionable ways YOU can support your parks and recreation spaces is ready.
Swipe ▶️ to see small actions you can take this month to protect and celebrate the spaces we love. 💚
What DEI Topics Should We Tackle Next?
What topics would you like to see in upcoming CPRS trainings and discussions? Share your ideas with the JEDI Counsel and help shape future learning opportunities.
Take the survey 👉 /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyvkDSwXDuinrf7dxTHTrfHmgeyw6RnZqWI-7fGwpoN10cpQ/viewform
July is almost here… and that means it’s time for the best month of the year: Parks Make Life Better!® Month 🌳✨
We’re inviting YOU to join us in officially proclaiming July 2026 as Parks Make Life Better!® Month in your community.
By adopting a local resolution, your agency can help spotlight how parks and recreation strengthen wellness, inclusion, environmental stewardship, community connection, and quality of life for people of all ages and abilities.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you this July! 🎉
Download the resolution here 👉 link in bio.
Take 5 Challenge CONNECTIONS Conference Episode 1 is now LIVE!!
The Value of Saying YES! A Conversation with Sarah Reid
Henry Takes 5 with Sarah Reid, Community Services Director for the City of Reedley Community Services Dept. at CONNECTIONS 2026: CPRS Conference & Expo.
In this episode, Sarah Reed shares her diverse experiences managing community services and airport operations in Reedley, California. She discusses transferable skills, leadership, problem-solving, and embracing new challenges to grow professionally.
Tune in and Take 5 with us!
🎧 Listen to Episode 22 on Spotify (link in bio).
📺 Watch episode 22 on the @WeareCPRS YouTube channel (link in bio).
📣 Calling all elected & appointed officials and agency administrators!
Join the CPRS Advocacy and Administrators Sections for two free virtual “Power Hours” designed to help parks and recreation leaders lead with confidence. Topics include local government leadership, supporting your agency, and Brown Act essentials for 2026.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with your elected & appointed officials and administrative teams!
🗓️ May 11 – Leading with Purpose
🗓️ June 8 – Brown Act Essentials
Register here: /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel8FAfk6zlrlWeBHTkqa_1AjQ22XyzSwzK9EwmB08eb6JjOg/viewform
PRO Academy off to a strong start!
80+ students from across California, Utah, and Oregon have come together in San Jose to sharpen their operations management skills.
In just two days, these future leaders are learning how to not just manage teams, but to inspire others and lead with clarity and vision. 🌟 🚀
#ImaPRO #ParksMakeLifeBetter #proacademy
Wherever this year takes you, take us with you! 🗺️
If you are heading on vacation, traveling for work, or out with your CPRS community, take a photo holding the CPRS stamp and show us what you’ve been up to.
Kind of like Flat Stanley… does anyone else remember that, or are we showing our age a little 😅
Thank you to our State Board 2026/27 President, Jenni Worsham, who kicked this initiative off as a reminder that no matter where you are on your path, you belong here and you’re part of something bigger.
Here’s how it works:
✅Scan the barcode to download the image
✅Print the image or pull it up on your phone
✅Take your photo
✅Tag @cprs_ca on Instagram or California Park & Recreation Society on Facebook, and include #cprsjourney. You can also email your photos to [email protected]
Need to renew your CPSI certification?
Get all 2.0 CEUs in one week, no exam required! Join our Playground Safety Workshop & CPSI Course in Rohnert Park, CA (June 1–4, 2026).
Hands-on, real-world training, and even a short “field trip” to apply what you learn.
Register by April 30 for early bird savings!
Register today 👉 Link in bio.
Today we celebrate our amazing volunteers 💙
This 2025–26 recap says it all. Your time, energy, and heart make the CPRS family what it is.
Thank you for everything you do. We appreciate you more than words can say.
Happy National Volunteers Week 🎉
#NationalVolunteersWeek #CPRSFamily #ThankYouVolunteers #ParksMakeLifeBetter
We couldn’t resist doing it again! This is who’s on the other end of the phone when you call our office 📞👶✨
Want to get in touch with us? Find our contact info on the CPRS website 👉 link in bio.
April Legislative Calendar is here! 🌟
Your monthly guide to simple, actionable ways YOU can support your parks and recreation spaces is ready.
Swipe ▶️ to see small actions you can take this month to protect and celebrate the spaces we love. 💚
*NEW EPISODE*
Building Culture Intentionally: A Conversation with Annie Frisoli
Henry Takes 5 with Annie Frisoli, Founder & CEO of Creating Community LLC and speaker at the Opening General Session of the CONNECTIONS 2026 Conference & Expo.
In this episode, Henry chats with Annie, a leader in culture and leadership development, about building intentional culture, human-centered leadership, and the power of connection in the parks and recreation field.
Tune in and Take 5 with us!
🎧 Listen to Episode 21 on Spotify (link in bio).
📺 Watch episode 21 on the @WeareCPRS YouTube channel (link in bio).
