California Foundation for Parks & Recreation

The California Foundation for Parks & Recreation (CFPR) is where passion meets possibility. As the 501(c)(3) charitable partner of the California Park & Recreation Society, we fuel innovation, fund programs, and invest in the people and places that make our communities thrive. From scholarships and training to special projects and statewide initiatives, CFPR turns generosity into lasting impact for parks, recreation, and the people they serve.

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Rising Stars and Guiding Lights Brunch

Tuesday, March 12, 2026

Beacon Ballroom Rotunda

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Presented by the California Foundation for Parks & Recreation and the CPRS Administrators Section

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The Rising Stars & Guiding Lights brunch is an annual event held in tandem with California Parks and Recreation Society Conference and Expo and presented by the California Foundation for Parks and Recreation (CFPR) and CPRS Administrators Section.

This is a time to celebrate the rising stars of the park and recreation profession and bring together the guiding lights of our industry with the aim of supporting the professionals and communities we serve. Through their shared mission, CFPR and the Administrators Section promote and support both current and future leaders in the parks and recreation profession.