2026 Conference
ARPA Conference:
Kenai Alaska
September 15th-17th.
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The ARPA Annual Conference is the premier education and networking event for Alaska’s parks and recreation professionals. Each year this event brings together the passionate parks and recreation community to learn and grow as Park and Rec Professionals. This year the goal to bring some really hands on training so everyone can get their hands dirty.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
September 15th - Pre Conference Training * Spark the Fire Grant Writing* comprehensive training session on grant searching, selecting, writing, and applying for Grants
September 16th - Full Conference day with keynote luncheon and evening social event.
September 17th - Full conference day with the awards banquet
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Aspen Suites Hotel
Address: 10431 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 283-2272
Kenai Airport Hotel
Address: 230 N Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 283-1577
Main Street Hotel / Main Street Tap & Grill
Address: 10800 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 395-0394
The Kenai Inn
Address: 260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611
Uptown Motel
Located in Kenai, AK
Quality Inn Kenai
Address: 10352 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK
Travel INFORMATION:
Airlines serving Kenai (via Anchorage connections):
- Grant Aviation
- Aleutian Airways
- Most travelers will route through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport before flying into Kenai Municipal Airport
Car rental options:
- Avis (on-site at airport)
- Budget (on-site at airport)
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