“The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is proud to have chosen Baltimore as the host city of the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference. The city is strong and vibrant, and we are excited to experience it with more than 8,000 of our closest colleagues and friends.

NRPA conference attendees will enjoy the rich amenities Baltimore has to offer. The city boasts a variety of programs and activities that align closely with NRPA’s core mission to improve communities through parks and recreation. Moreover, the city is a haven for sports enthusiasts, art lovers, history buffs and foodies alike.    

Baltimore is characterized by the spirit and pride of its people, such as Malik Perry and Timothy Fletcher, a talented drumming duo known as A1 Chops, who are using their success to inspire Baltimore’s youth and strengthen their beloved city. That same spirit is what drove us to invest in the city through our annual conference — not just through tourism and hotel dollars, but through our Parks Build Community initiative that reinvests and renovates a park in an area where it is needed most.

The NRPA Annual Conference serves as a powerful opportunity to learn about and discuss the critical issues facing our field and the communities we serve. Investment in our parks — our shared community infrastructure — strengthens cities, creates opportunities for our communities and represents one of the most vital issues we face.

We are excited for our members, partners and supporters to join us for the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference where the spirit of Baltimore awaits!”

Kristine Stratton 
NRPA President and CEO