Register Now for GLPTI! February 23-26, 2026
With 80 years running, GLPTI is the premier conference for parks and recreation professionals. Join us at the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park in beautiful Angola Indiana!
Featuring:
- Up to 28 unique educational sessions and workshops to choose from!
- Three full conference days, with two-day option!
- Networking opportunities- in-person and online
- Nightly social events including Pokagon’s famous Toboggan Run!
- GLPTI Annual Awards Presentation and Luncheon
- Up to 2.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU) available ($20 additional fee)
- Virtual registration included with Full Conference registration
- Access to recorded webinars for 60 days!
- Lodging and meals at the Potawatomi Inn available!
- Virtual attendance option includes:
- Up to 12 educational sessions, including webinars and livestreamed sessions
- Online networking and social opportunities
- Up to 1.475 Continuing Education Units (CEU) available ($20 additional fee)
- Access to recorded materials for 60 days!
Tracks
Industry leaders provide educational sessions and hands-on workshops on timely and relevant topics along five tracks.
- Personnel and Career Development:Leadership, communication, staff training, management, and evaluation
- Park and Facilities Maintenance:Trends, best practices, and training for facilities and grounds maintenance
- Natural Resource Management:Environmental stewardship, management, and sustainability of park and natural resources
- Natural and Cultural Interpretation:Tools and techniques to connect guests, schools, and communities with natural and cultural resources
- Women in Parks Leadership
The Eppley Center for Parks and Public Land’s 80th Great Lakes Park Training Institute is proud to offer its certificate program for women leaders! The Women in Parks Leadership certificate, led by women from the National Park Service, park and recreation districts, conservation districts, and Eppley, has designed a curriculum that helps future women leaders meet several significant challenges in leading agencies, especially as these spaces evolve to meet the demands of changing climates, health needs, and the diversity of the nation. The program will be held February 23 to 26, 2026 as part of the Great Lakes Park Training Institute.
Note: Women in Park Leadership is a separate listing from the GLPTI "full conference registration." Please make sure you select the "Women in Parks Leadership Program" option while checking out.
