About the Outdoor Recreation Summit
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission and Bartow County present the 2026 Outdoor Recreation Summit. The Outdoor Recreation Summit is a must-attend event for local parks and recreation staff, economic development professionals, transportation and land use planners, as well as elected and appointed leaders. The Summit focuses on how to plan, fund, build, market, and sustain active and passive outdoor recreation in both rural and urban communities. Attendees will enjoy experienced speakers, diverse topics, mobile workshops, and networking opportunities all centered on the nexus of outdoor adventure and economic development.
Registration to attend the Summit is only $225.00!
We are looking for speakers! Submit a session proposal!
This interactive and engaging conference brings together recreation professionals from across the state for two full days of learning and networking. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic speakers who can engage 200+ professionals in topics that are relevant, meaningful and will allow them to walk away with tools, techniques, and strategies for improving their work. The audience will consist of professionals from the recreation field, local government staff and officials, and economic development professionals. Each session will be 1.25 hours and may consist of a sole presenter or panel of speakers. Please feel free to submit more than one session proposal. Presenters will be notified in early April on the status of their proposal(s). Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Submit proposals by Friday, March 20th.
When and Where?
We are extremely excited to announce the second annual Outdoor Recreation Summit will be held on...
- Surface Water Reservoirs become multi-purpose parks
- Public-Private Partnerships in Outdoor Recreation
- Preserving Urban Tree Canopies
- Appalachian Regional Commission- Connecting Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development
- Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Funding Panel
- Rails to Trails
- Outdoor Recreation Lighting- New Technology and Best Practices
- Georgia Department of Transportation- Bike and Pedestrian Program
- Land Trusts
- Appalachian Trail
- ARC Funding Panel
- Community Foundation Funding Panel
- Coosa River Basin Initiative
- DNR Funding Panel
- Downtown Development Strategies for Success
- Growing Together
- How Safe Routes to School Can Help Your Community
- Kickoff to Community Impact Atlanta United
- Local Success Stories Rocky Face Ridge
- Local Success Stories Silver Comet Trail
- Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority
- Parks & Recreation Success Stories from Comprehensive Plans
- Promoting Your Outdoor Attractions
- Rebranding Your Community
- Regional Commission Panel
- Sports Tourism
- Transforming Banty Jones Park
Want to help make this summit a huge success? Become a Sponsor!
Join us as a sponsor and get access to:
- Prime Brand Visibility: Get your logo on banners, programs, and digital media seen by a dedicated audience.
- Direct Engagement: Showcase your products or services to outdoor enthusiasts and industry leaders.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with influencers, businesses, and decision-makers passionate about outdoor recreation.
Sponsorship Levels
Each level contain awesome perks!
For more information on sponsorship, please contact:
Ethan Calhoun / ecalhoun@nwgrc.gov / 706-295-6485
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