To further the Missouri Park and Recreation Association (MPRA) mission to advocate the quality of life through effective use of parks and recreation opportunities, education, and resources, PlayCore’s Center for Professional Development, in partnership with their GameTime brand, will offer complimentary statewide professional development symposiums in Liberty, Maryland Heights, Springfield, and Columbia, MO.
The PlayCore education events will include sessions that illustrate research-based best practices for designing and programming outdoor environments to promote active, inclusive communities.
For their contribution, GameTime will assist two parks in each of the four regions install pre-approved playground spaces that promote best practices through matching grant funding.
Sessions are led by PlayCore’s Master Trainer, Jennie Sumrell, Director of Education, and are designed for mid to upper level professionals in the fields of park and recreation, landscape architecture, and education. In addition, sessions will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professionals and promise to be lively, informative, and offer new ideas to advocate for quality outdoor play and recreation spaces. GameTime and Cunningham Recreation will provide lunch and educational resources.
Sessions will be held at the following locations:
April 18 – Northwest Region
Liberty Community Center
1600 S Withers Road
Liberty, MO 64048
April 19 – Southwest Region
Chesterfield Family Center
2511 W Republic Road
Springfield, MO 65807
April 26 – Southeast Region
Maryland Heights Community Center
2344 McKelvey Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
April 27 – Northeast Region
Riechmann Indoor Pavilion
2300 Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
To learn more about GameTime’s funding initiative or to register for these events, please visit:
https://www.gametime.com/mpra
