Introducing Park Board Member Training — A Live, Customized Learning Experience for Your City Board

Brought to you by the National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF), this 90-minute virtual training is designed specifically for municipal park boards and commissions.

Whether you're onboarding new members or strengthening the leadership of your current board, this engaging and interactive session equips public board members with the essential tools to serve confidently and effectively.

🏛️ What We Cover:

• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of park board members
• Overview of open meetings laws and public transparency requirements
• Ethics, conflicts of interest, and public accountability
• The board’s role in strategic planning and capital improvement oversight
• How commissioners support park system development and programming
• Expectations for public engagement and collaboration with city staff
• And more — tailored to your city's unique governing documents and structure

This session is grounded in your actual city policies, bylaws, ordinances, and plans—not generic material. We ensure the training reflects the specific authority, expectations, and legal obligations of your board.

You’ll walk away with:

• A recorded webinar to use for future onboarding
• A customized slide deck and training guide
• A stronger, more aligned, and better-informed board

💲Training Fee:

• $1,695 for non-members
• $1,045 for NAPF members

For MEMBER pricing, log into the Members Area and select the Training option there.