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OPRA Regional Training on Building Culture and Advanced Leadership Skills Featuring Tom Speaks
Building Culture with Appreciation and Advanced Leadership Skills
Miami Valley Districts Lead Good Night for Parks and Recreation Levies
Nearly 70% of parks and recreation ballots appearing on Ohio ballots were approved by voters Tuesday, with two Miami Valley area park districts leading the way.
House Bill 47 - AED Model Plan
The following information is from the Ohio Department of Health relative to House Bill 47 (AED devices) which becomes effective today.
OPRA Foundation Hosts Successful 2024 Golf Outing
116 parks and recreation professionals and supporters from across Ohio gathered at Blacklick Woods Golf Course in suburban Columbus on September 6th for the annual OPRA Foundation Golf Outing. Attendees raised over $15,000 for the OPRA Foundation, supporting the efforts of the Foundation in student and professional scholarships and the grant fund.
AED Rules Still Being Developed
The Ohio Department of Health is continuing their work on the rules necessary to implement House Bill 47 which will require AEDs in recreational facilities around the state.
AEDs to be Required at Sports and Recreation Locations
Last Tuesday, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 47, which requires Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), at specified sports and recreation locations.
Four Awarded OPRA Foundation Scholarships
Four Ohio students, all with experience working with OPRA member agencies, have been awarded scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year by the OPRA Foundation.
Five of Six Parks and Recreation Levies Successful in Tuesday Voting
Two Northern Ohio park districts and two Central Ohio county seat communities led the way as five of six parks and recreation issues appearing on Ohio ballots were approved by voters Tuesday night.
Glass City Metropark Wins 2023 Governor's Award
Metroparks Toledo's Glass City Metropark is the winner of the 14th Annual Governor's Award for Parks and Recreation presented by Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, making the agency the first two-time winner of the award.