MTRPA Annual Conference
March 30th - April 2nd, 2026
Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula
Hosted by Missoula Parks & Recreation
Missoula County Lands, Culture, and Recreation
University Of Montana Parks Tourism Recreation Management and Institute for Tourism Recreation Research
SOLD OUT! Waitlist Open
We are at capacity for our conference attendee and exhibitor registration. If you were looking to register for the conference, please get on the waitlist. You will be contacted if availability becomes available. At that time you will be responsible to pay registration fees and book your lodging. If availability does not become available for 2026, your name will be added to our contact list for 2027.
Celebrate the Treasure State with MTRPA!
The 2026 conference theme “Celebrate the Treasure State” will feature sessions that expand on the changes and adaptability in the state of Montana related to that theme.
Attend MTRPA Annual Conference for thought provoking speakers with professional, cutting edge, interactive education sessions, and presentations that provide proven information and methods to successfully manage and maintain parks, trails, recreation programs, aquatics, community engagement, urban forests, conservation lands, open spaces, and natural areas with four unique session tracks:
Session Tracks
1. Programs and Community
a. Recreation/Aquatics
b. Customer Experience / Software / Surveys / Data Management
c. Health and Wellness – Social Impacts
d. Community Engagement
2. Parks, facilities, Opens Space, and Urban Forestry management
a. Turf management
b. Trees & Urban Forest
c. Conservation Lands
d. Asset management
e. Environmental resilience and deferred maintenance
3. Leadership Development
a. Admin/Customer Service/Policy
b. Funding finance and Grants
c. Technology and innovation
d. Professional development programs
e. Funding, Planning, Legislation, Friends, Grants, Partnerships, Policy, Boards
Climate Strategies in P&R, Equity/Access
4. Advocacy, Policy and Planning
a. Recreation initiatives
b. Active transportation
c. Development Review
d. Social/public health/environmental policy
e. Parks & Trails/City/Towns/Resiliency Thru Parks & Open Space
Reserve Conference Lodging Today
Conference lodging is already available to book at the Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula!
Rooms must be secured by February 27, 2026 for discounted rate.
Rates: $144.40/per room in the MTRPA block with taxes and fees.
Options include: queen bed, king bed, or 2 double beds.
GROUP NAME: MTRPA 2026 Conference
RESERVATION DATES: 3/30/26 – 4/2/26
GROUP BOOKING CODE: MTR
Reserve on-line or call the front desk 24/7 at 406-721-8550
Thank you 2026 Conference Sponsors!
Our Annual Conference is not possible without the support from our sponsors. Thank you!
Missed Sponsoring or Exhibiting for 2026? Stay tuned for 2027 opportunities in Kalispell, Montana next spring!
Questions?
For inquires, email contact@mtrpa.info