Key Amenities

• Check-in: 4:00 PM
• Check-out: 12:00 PM
• Express Checkin
• Express Checkout
• High-Speed Internet Access

Parking

• On-site parking, fee: $25 USD daily
• Valet parking, fee: $35 USD daily
• Car charging available with cost of valet service (upon availability)

More Information

Back to top 

Conference Venue Information 

The Spokane Convention Center campus sits on the banks of the Spokane River located in the heart of downtown providing spectacular views of the 100-acre Riverfront Park along with close access to numerous restaurants, hotels, entertainment opportunities and unique shopping.

Directions and Parking Information

Back to top

Things to Do in Spokane

Beyond the walls of The Davenport Grand Hotel lies a region that truly has it all – a destination as diverse as those who come here. Spokane is a cosmopolitan city with vibrant shopping, arts, craft beer and wine districts. Stunning natural beauty surrounds the city in every direction. 

Explore Spokane

Spokane Dining Map

Spokane Deals

Events in Spokane

Back to top

Registration and Arrival

The conference registration desk will be open at the following times.

Schedule & Presentation Materials

The full schedule is available on the WRPA website and on the app. Speaker presentations will be available after the event, please be on the lookout for the post-event email that will have a link to the finalized resource page. 

View Schedule 

Back to top

Conference Socials

We have a large variety of activities, events, and socials this year in Spokane.

• WRPA Annual Golf Tournament
  Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16 | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM 
  Location: Esmeralda Golf Course 
• The Podium
  Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM 
  Location: Meet at the corner of W. Mallon and N. Howard by the bright yellow “Riverfront” sign at the North side of Riverfront Park.
• Tuesday Social: Taco Tuesday at Riverfront Park (Wear your college gear)
  Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 
  Location: Meet at the WRPA Registration Desk to be transported off site
• Wednesday Social: Flatstick Pub-A-Palooza 
  Date & Time: Wednesday, May 17 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 
  Location: Meet at the large hexagonal shelter at the North end of Riverfront Park near the Ice Age Floods Playground and Hooptown USA Basketball Court
• Networks Meeting
  Date & Time: Thursday, May 18 | 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
  Location: Rooms 202AB, 205, 206A and 206B
• 2023 Awards Banquet
  Date & Time: Thursday, May 18 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  Location: Ballroom 100A
• Post-Awards Social: Riverfront Pavilion Partay!
  Date & Time: Thursday, May 18 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  Location: Riverfront Pavillion

Tours

• The Podium
  Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  Location: Meet at the corner of W. Mallon and N. Howard by the bright yellow “Riverfront” sign at the North side of Riverfront Park.

• A Reimagined Riverfront Chapter 2: A Park Tour… Experience the Awesomeness!
  Date & Time: Wednesday, May 17 | 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
  Location: Meet in the lobby to walk over to the park (first come, first serve)

All attendees will get 5 free unlocks with Lime. Scan QR below or download the Lime app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

• Browns Park Renewal: Inland Beach Volleyball Destination (PART 1)
  Date & Time: Thursday, May 18 | 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
  Location: Meet at the WRPA Registration Desk by 8:50 AM

• Browns Park Renewal: Inland Beach Volleyball Destination (PART 2)
  Date & Time: Thursday, May 18 | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
  Location: Meet at the WRPA Registration Desk by 8:50 AM

Back to top

CEU Tracking

Through national certification, you join thousands of people who are committed to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in the delivery of park and recreation programs.

WRPA partners with the NRPA headquarters to coordinate certifications for industry professionals. Certifications include Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification, Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) Certification, and more. 

At the 2022 Conference, attendees can come to the registration desk and request a CE Tracking Sheet to mark their attendance of certain sessions.

Learn More About Tracking

Back to top 

Exhibit Hall

Be sure to take the time to participate in our Tradeshow activities during the breaks throughout the Conference. Make deeper connections with the sponsors and exhibitors by inviting them to join you for socials and other activities.

Back to top 

Exhibitors Information

Exhibit Hours

Current Exhibitors: Please log in to your FERN account to access the Exhibitor Kit

Exhibitor Account

Back to top