2011 Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails Summit


Health and Recreation Destinations...Greenways and Trails Leading the Way

 

October 23-25, 2011

The Yorktowne Hotel in Downtown York, PA

 

Presented by:

The York County Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society, and The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

 

 


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Overview

Experience the first walkable PA Greenways and Trails Summit in downtown York, PA.  The Summit offers three days of educational sessions, mobile workshops, networking opportunities, and many chances to experience downtown York on foot! 

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Location & Accommodations

The Summit will be held in the historic Yorktowne Hotel in downtown York, PA.  Rooms are available at the Yorktowne Hotel for a Summit rate of $89 per night.  Reserve your rooms now!  Other accommodations can be found here.

 

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Mobile Workshop

Mobile workshops will include hiking, biking, paddling, and downtown experiences.

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Breakout Sessions

Topics include health, marketing, partnerships, and construction / maintenance.  To view the updated Registration Guide, click hereNote: most sessions scheduled for the original Sept 11-13 dates are being offered on the rescheduled Oct 23-25 dates.   

 

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Keynote Speakers

Tuesday, October 25:

Daniel M. Rice - President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, headquartered in Akron, Ohio

Monday, October 24: 

Barry J. Schoch, P.E. - Secretary of Transportation, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Richard J. Allan - Secretary of Conservation & Natural Resource, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Registration

Click here to register online through the PA Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) OR click here to register via fax or mail (walk-in registrations the day of the Summit are also welcome).  When registering online through PRPS's website, you will have to select "Click here to Register Online for Workshops" on the homepage.  Then select, "2011 Greenways and Trails Summit" and complete the registration process.  Summit price for PRPS members is $125 and $140 for non-members.  Registration is also available on a daily basis.

 

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Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

If you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring a portion of the Summit, please click here for the Exhibitor Brochure and Exhibitor Contract.