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Tuesday September 15, 2026
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2026 Conference - 2026 Conference Pre-Conference Training (ARPA Members)
ARPA Conference:Kenai AlaskaSeptember 15th-17th.Title Sponsors: Sponsors:Vendors: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 SCHEDULESeptember 15th - Pre Conference Training * Spark the Fire Grant Classes* comprehensive training session on grant searching, selecting, and applying for GrantsSeptember 16th - Full Conference day with keynote luncheon and evening social event.September 17th - Full conference day with the awards banquetGoogle Map of Kenai Conference LocationsHOTEL INFORMATION: Aspen Suites Hotel Address: 10431 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-2272Kenai Airport Hotel Address: 230 N Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-1577Main Street Hotel / Main Street Tap & Grill Address: 10800 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 395-0394The Kenai Inn Address: 260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611Uptown Motel Located in Kenai, AKQuality Inn Kenai Address: 10352 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AKTravel 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)
Taxi / local transportation:
Alaska Cab
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2026 Conference - 2026 Conference Pre-Conference Training (non members)
ARPA Conference:Kenai AlaskaSeptember 15th-17th.Title Sponsors: Sponsors:Vendors: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 SCHEDULESeptember 15th - Pre Conference Training * Spark the Fire Grant Classes* comprehensive training session on grant searching, selecting, and applying for GrantsSeptember 16th - Full Conference day with keynote luncheon and evening social event.September 17th - Full conference day with the awards banquetGoogle Map of Kenai Conference LocationsHOTEL INFORMATION: Aspen Suites Hotel Address: 10431 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-2272Kenai Airport Hotel Address: 230 N Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-1577Main Street Hotel / Main Street Tap & Grill Address: 10800 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 395-0394The Kenai Inn Address: 260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611Uptown Motel Located in Kenai, AKQuality Inn Kenai Address: 10352 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AKTravel 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)
Taxi / local transportation:
Alaska Cab
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Wednesday September 16, 2026
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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2026 Conference - 2026 Conference Registration
ARPA Conference:Kenai AlaskaSeptember 15th-17th.Title Sponsors: Sponsors:Vendors: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 SCHEDULESeptember 15th - Pre Conference Training * Spark the Fire Grant Classes* comprehensive training session on grant searching, selecting, and applying for GrantsSeptember 16th - Full Conference day with keynote luncheon and evening social event.September 17th - Full conference day with the awards banquetGoogle Map of Kenai Conference LocationsHOTEL INFORMATION: Aspen Suites Hotel Address: 10431 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-2272Kenai Airport Hotel Address: 230 N Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-1577Main Street Hotel / Main Street Tap & Grill Address: 10800 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 395-0394The Kenai Inn Address: 260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611Uptown Motel Located in Kenai, AKQuality Inn Kenai Address: 10352 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AKTravel 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)
Taxi / local transportation:
Alaska Cab
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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2026 Conference - 2026 Conference Registration( non-member)
ARPA Conference:Kenai AlaskaSeptember 15th-17th.Title Sponsors: Sponsors:Vendors: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 SCHEDULESeptember 15th - Pre Conference Training * Spark the Fire Grant Classes* comprehensive training session on grant searching, selecting, and applying for GrantsSeptember 16th - Full Conference day with keynote luncheon and evening social event.September 17th - Full conference day with the awards banquetGoogle Map of Kenai Conference LocationsHOTEL INFORMATION: Aspen Suites Hotel Address: 10431 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-2272Kenai Airport Hotel Address: 230 N Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-1577Main Street Hotel / Main Street Tap & Grill Address: 10800 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 395-0394The Kenai Inn Address: 260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611Uptown Motel Located in Kenai, AKQuality Inn Kenai Address: 10352 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AKTravel 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)
Taxi / local transportation:
Alaska Cab
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Thursday September 17, 2026
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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2026 Conference - 2026 Conference Registration
ARPA Conference:Kenai AlaskaSeptember 15th-17th.Title Sponsors: Sponsors:Vendors: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 SCHEDULESeptember 15th - Pre Conference Training * Spark the Fire Grant Classes* comprehensive training session on grant searching, selecting, and applying for GrantsSeptember 16th - Full Conference day with keynote luncheon and evening social event.September 17th - Full conference day with the awards banquetGoogle Map of Kenai Conference LocationsHOTEL INFORMATION: Aspen Suites Hotel Address: 10431 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-2272Kenai Airport Hotel Address: 230 N Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-1577Main Street Hotel / Main Street Tap & Grill Address: 10800 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 395-0394The Kenai Inn Address: 260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611Uptown Motel Located in Kenai, AKQuality Inn Kenai Address: 10352 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AKTravel 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)
Taxi / local transportation:
Alaska Cab
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