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    DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

    PARK SYMPOSIUM

    Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 7:00am - 2:30pm

     MAHANY PARK

    1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747

     Who

    Professionals responsible for the planning, construction, project management and maintenance of parks, open space, sports fields and recreation facilities. 

     What

    Information-packet day including a keynote speaker, hands-on field and classroom demos, great food, and opportunities to network with other attendees, experts, and vendors.

     Keynote Speaker (Mike Shellito)

    Session will highlight the creative funding, strategies, development agreements and strategic partnerships that led to the development of the 150 acres and $100 million of facilities at Mahany Regional Park in Roseville.  Discover how Roseville leveraged land, money and relationships that have created world class facilities that have received numerous CPRS Awards of Excellence. 

     Session Topics (Preliminary Event Program)

    Landscape Equipment, Synthetic Turf Systems, Lighting Systems, Strategic Partnerships, Water Conservation and Irrigation Systems, Playground Systems, Integrated Pest Management, Drone Applications and Horticultural Management. 

     Participating Partner (Committed to Date)

    • Great Western Recreation
    • Rain Bird
    • West Coast Arborists
    • Turf Star
    • Verde Design
    • RHA Landscape Architects
    • Rainbow Tree Care
    • Musco Lighting
    • David Volz Design
    • Target Specialties
    • Shaw Sports Turf

     Program (Preliminary Event Program)

    7:00a - 7:30a   Program Opening & Welcome

    Continental Breakfast - Turf Star

    8:00a - 8:40a   Keynote Presentation

    Mahany Park and Creative Development Strategies – Mike Shellito

    8:45a - 9:10a   Mahany Park Facility Tour

    Lessons Learned from a Maintenance Perspective - Eric Dexter, City of Roseville

    9:15a - 10:40a  Indoor Sessions

    10:45a - 11:30aOutdoor Sessions / Demonstrations

    11:30a - 12:15pLUNCH - Great Western Recreation

    12:15p - 1:50pOutdoor Sessions / Demonstrations

    1:50p - 2:00p   Closing Remarks and Raffle

     Registration Fees

    CPRS Members - $55   Nonmember - $68
    CPRS Student Member - $30  Non-member student $68

    Click here to register online   Click here to download registration form

    Information

    Symposium Coordinator, Ashley Howe ashley.howe@cityofsanrafael.org