The Us Play Conference is Quickly Approaching
Less than one month away! The team at the Eppley Center can’t wait for this year’s 2025 Value of Play, “Create, Explore, Inspire!” Conference, and we hope to see you there!
Another Successful 2025 Great Lakes Park Training Institute Concludes!
The 2025 Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI) took place from February 24 to 27, 2025 with 251 registered learners in attendance in person and virtually. Known for its casual atmosphere and unique location, GLPTI returned to Pokagon State Park for the 77th time.
Celebrate National Public Health Week with our Course Discount
This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week! National Public Health Week was created to recognize public health contributions and address key health issues. Learn how your park impacts public health by taking our Public Health Fundamentals for Park and Recreation Professionals Certificate Program.
Eppley Center Launches New Project With the Society for Outdoor Recreation Professionals
In January, the Eppley Center team initiated a new project with the Society for Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) to support their development and identification of core competencies for outdoor recreation professionals.
US Play Coalition – Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching
We can’t wait to “Create, Explore, Inspire” on April 15 – 17th at the 2025 National Conference on the Value of Play, a program of the Eppley Center’s US Play Coalition! Early Bird Registration ends on Friday, March 14th. More information and registration rates can be found on the US Play Coalition conference page.-----