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3 Feb 2025
And we’re off! Welcome to #opra2025 Conference & Trade Show!
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2 Feb 2025
We’re wrapping up another fantastic Small Agency Forum! If you missed out this year, set a reminder for next year! Join colleagues from around the state to hear from experts and learn from each other about the unique challenges faced by small parks and recreation agencies.
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2 Feb 2025
The only thing missing is you! It's time for #2025opra Conference & Trade Show! Remote hotel check-in is available 2:00pm-7:00pm, and Conference Registration will be open from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Both will be located in the Grand Hall near the staircase. Safe travels!
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27 Jan 2025
#OPRA2025 What are your favorite tips and tricks, and what advice would you give someone who's attending Conference for the first time? Please share your suggestions in the comments! Check out our tips here: opraonline.org/opra/Conferen…
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11 Sep 2024
“I still believe in dreams. I still think that if we work together, things will turn out all right. I still feel that if we each treat each other with kindness, dignity, and respect, we will live happily ever after. I have hope.” Michael Hingson, 9/11 survivor escaped North Tower
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15 Aug 2024
Annual Conference & Trade Show Early Bird Registration opens on Tues, Sept 3 and goes through Fri, Nov 22! And don’t forget to collect info for your Awards of Excellence submissions due on Wednesday, October 16 by 11:59pm. We’re excited to get back to @KalahariResorts -Sandusky!
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31 Jul 2024
Wild Night at the Ohio State Fair for OPRA's Statewide Social hosted by @ohiodnr Division of Parks and Watercraft! Thanks to @GovMikeDeWine for stopping by, @ColumbusZoo & @thewilds Dr. Jan Ramer, DVM for speaking, & Midstates Recreation for providing @SchmidtsCbus.
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7 Jul 2023
Education Proposals are due TODAY for the 2024 OPRA Conference & Trade Show! Go to OPRAonline.org to submit yours NOW!

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15 Mar 2023
Having a working knowledge of the state legislative process gives parks & recreation professionals opportunities to impact their communities. Register for the OPRA Advocacy Workshop on April 19th to learn more about this process. Www.opraonline.org
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1 Feb 2023
Congratulations to our Governor’s Award Winner, the City of North Canton, for their Possibility Playground at Dogwood Park!
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23 Jan 2023
Yes, Bengals fans! We will have the AFC Championship Game on a giant screen at the Sunday Networking Event at the 2023 OPRA Conference& Trade Show!
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18 Nov 2022
Don’t Miss Out! Today is the 2023 OPRA Conference & Trade Show Early Bird Registration Deadline! Go to opraonline.org to secure your lowest rate for Conference!
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4 Nov 2022
Region 4 members enjoyed a great time of networking at the Columbus Recreation and Parks’ Linden Community Recreation Center! Thanks to Region 4 Chairs, Brian Smith and David Chambers, for organizing and Century Equipment, a Jerry Pate Company, and Cub Car for sponsoring!
13 Oct 2022
Don’t forget tomorrow is the deadline to submit your Best of the Best of people, projects and programs! Winners will be recognized at the OPRA Annual Awards Dinner at the 2023 OPRA Conference & Trade Show! For more information go to opraonline.org!
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11 Jul 2022
Hurry! The deadline to submit your Education Proposals for the 2023 OPRA Conference & Trade Show is this Friday!!! Don’t miss this opportunity to break away from the pack and share your learnings! Go to opraonline.org to submit your today!
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21 May 2022
The OPRA Staff and Board offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former OPRA Executive Director Don Schmidt. morelandfuneralhome.com/obit…
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21 Jan 2022
Region 2 members gathered today at their first Regional Networking Event of the year at Lock 3! A great time was had by all! Special thanks to our sponsors Century Equipment & Club Car and to our Region Networking chairs Lisa King and Amanda Hutcheson for coordinating.
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13 Jan 2022
Hurry, only a few booths are available for the 2022 OPRA Conference and Trade Show! Don’t miss out on reaching over 600 parks and recreation decision makers!
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10 Jan 2022
Join us at the Ohio Parks and Recreation Small Agency Forum on Sunday, February 6 at Kalahari Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio! opraonline.org/2021/06/14/20…