MPA 44th Annual Gathering
Jefferson City, Missouri
October 16-17, 2026
Please mark your calendars and plan to join fellow members and partners for the Missouri Parks Association’s 44th Annual Meeting in Jefferson City this October! The lunch presentation, “Celebrating Jefferson Landing State Historic Site’s 50th Anniversary,” will be presented by Tiffany Patterson, Historic Site Administrator, followed by guided tours of the State Museum, Benton Room, and State Capitol. The evening will conclude with the State of the State Parks Address by Laura Hendrickson at dinner. October 5th is the cut-off date for annual meeting registration with meals (Saturday lunch and dinner). If you would like to register and pay online, please visit https://forms.gle/qLcM8TFxbJBVCdoQ7. For questions email: kendra.wallis@missouriparks.org
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms is available for Friday and Saturday, October 16th and 17th, at the Courtyard by Marriott Jef ferson City at a rate of $174 per night. Call the front desk at (573) 761-1400 and ask for the Missouri Parks As sociation block of rooms. They must be reserved by September 18th to get the room rate of $174 and please note daily parking fees apply.
*Reservation Deadline for Hotel: September 18, 2026
*Registration Deadline for Meals: October 5, 2026