CONFERENCE ATTENDEE INFORMATION

Please review the information below detailing COVID safety measures, the event schedule, site location, parking, and more.

If you have any questions about this information, please feel free to contact the WRPA Office at [email protected] or by calling (206) 361-8869.

• Download the Conference App
• COVID Safety Measures
• Travel & Parking Details
• Registration & Arrival
• Schedule
• Socials
• CEU Tracking
• Exhibit Hall

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Download the Conference App

WRPA is excited to announce that we are striving to host a more eco-friendly event. In 2022 we will not be printing a conference program. In years past we would generally print about 16,000 pages. We encourage you this year to download the WRPA app to help navigate the conference and tradeshow.

Follow these simple steps to install the app on your device.

1. Visit the App Store for IOS devices or Google Play for Android devices to search for the App.
2. Search for "WRPA Today", select "WRPA Today" and download. The app may already be on your phone if you downloaded the Conference app previously, simply update.
3. To access attendee-only content log in with the same email you used to register for the conference.
4. Enjoy the app feature!

Apple App Store Download

Google Play Download

COVID Safety Measures

We want you to know that your safety, and the safety of all attendees, remains our top priority. Below is a list of required safety measures we will be following during the event.

Highlights:

• WRPA will be following local COVID guidelines and CDC guidelines during this event.
• All attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors must sign and agree to an assumption of risk waiver
• Mask wearing is optional for all attendees
• We ask that all attendees respect everyone else's choices
• Read Meydenbauer's Commitment to Safety Message.

Color Code System

At the registration desk, we will have a color code system (Colored dots to add to your badge) to visually indicate your networking comfort level:

• Red - Please keep your distance
• Yellow - Use caution when approaching me
• Green - Handshakes allowed

Travel & Parking Details

Host City Bellevue, WA

Bellevue is a "Do Something" kind of place located in the middle of incredible adventures and places to see, we are at all times itching to get out there and do. 

Things to Do

Conference Venue: Meydenbauer Center

11100 NE 6th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-637-1020

Directions & Parking Information

Conference Hotel: Seattle Marriott Bellevue

200 110th Avenue NE
Bellevue, Washington 98004
425-214-7600

More Information

Registration & Arrival

Please note that the dress code of this event is business casual.

Stop by the registration desk, located to sign your COVID waiver and pick up your name badge and a program. Remember, if you are bringing a friend or colleague onsite registration will be available at a $20 increase.

The conference registration desk will open at the following times.

Schedule & Presentation Materials

The full schedule is available on the WRPA website, on the app, and within this printable file. 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

Conference Socials

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

• WRPA Annual Golf Tournament
  Date & Time: Tuesday, April 12 | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM 
  Location: Bellevue Golf Course 
• FREE - Behind the Scenes Tour of the Climate Pledge Arena
  Date & Time: Tuesday, April 12 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 
  Location: Climate Pledge Arena
• Exhibitor Social in Exhibit Hall
  Date & Time: Tuesday, April 12 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
  Location: Central Hall A
• Wednesday Night Social
  Date & Time: Wednesday, April 13 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 
  Location: Central Hall A
• Thursday Lunch Trivia with Geeks Who Drink
  Date & Time: Thursday, April 14 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  Location: Central Hall A
• Networks Meeting
  Date & Time: Thursday, April 14 | 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
  Location: Meydenbauer Center, Assorted Rooms
• 2022 Awards Banquet
  Date & Time: Thursday, April 14 | 5:30 PM
  Location: Central Hall A
• Post-Awards Social
  Date & Time: Thursday, April 14 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  Location: Forum Social House

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 Certification

 

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.