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12th Annual Public Health, Parks & Recreation (PHPR) Summit: 

Braided Futures: Crafting Community Amid Chaos

Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm 

City Park Recreation Center in Westminster, CO

Amid change and uncertainty, our greatest strength lies in connection. Braided Futures invites leaders and professionals from public health, parks and recreation, education, libraries, health non-profits and the built environment to reimagine what’s possible when we work together.

Like individual strands woven into something stronger, our collective efforts can shape a future defined by health, belonging, and shared purpose. Through inspiring conversations, collaborative learning, and stories of innovation, we’ll explore how partnership, place, and the equitable exchange of power can help communities thrive. This is a moment to rekindle hope, rebuild trust, and renew our commitment to one another — because the future we want is a future we build together.

Who Should Attend? 

This multi-sector event is designed for professionals, practitioners and community leaders who believe in the transformative power of working together to chart the future with our communities for health, connection, and engagement. We encourage folks from public health, built environment, parks, recreation, healthcare, community organizations, education, libraries, community advocates, health related non-profits and commercial entities invested in their communities to attend.

Registration is $30/person now through April 2nd and then it increases to $40/person; $10 for students. if you are a student, please reach out to Jo Burns to receive the discount code. 

Registrations includes a full day of multi-sector education, networking, lunch, and continuing education units. The event will wrap-up with an optional happy hour at a location near the recreation center to continued networking!

More information coming soon!

PHPR Website: https://www.co-phprcollab.org/2026-summit

Call for Presenters and Sponsors for the Summit!

Do you have some wonderful ideas for crafting community amid chaos? We'd love to hear them!  

We’re not looking for perfect…we’re looking for projects, work in the community, hands-on experience, and latest research applications. Proposals are due Friday, February 27th by 11:59pm. (Speakers/Facilitators get to attend complimentary and that includes lunch)

Complete the presenter form.

Would you or your organization like to be a sponsor?! Learn more here and reach out to Jo Burns.