IAPD and IPRA invite you to support the park and recreation industry by exhibiting at the 2026 Soaring to New Heights Conference, January 29-30, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Come join us by attending the state’s largest park and recreation conference featuring over 300 exhibitors with more than 4,200 park and recreation elected officials, commissioners, board members and professionals expected to attend. With meeting attendance that rivals the National Recreation and Park Association Congress, you’ll receive unprecedented exposure to park and recreation professionals, most of whom make the buying decisions likely to impact your company’s bottom line. You don’t want to miss this opportunity.
2026 Booth Package Options and Fees
| WITH TABLE | WITHOUT TABLE | ENDCAP SURCHARGE | |
| Standard Booth Package* | $1,620 | $1,500 | $150 per booth |
* Standard booth package includes up to 300 lbs of material and handling services through Freeman. Over 300 lbs, you will be charged and responsible for payment directly to Freeman at $3.65 per lb.
Click here to download the 2026 Exhibitor Prospectus containing all of the show details!
Click here to register for a booth. Payment is due in full upon reserving a booth. To view the live floor plan, click here. Booths in green are available for reserving; booths in red are sold; booths in yellow are in the process of being sold.
Booth Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be done in writing and submitted to Sue Triphahn at striphahn@ilparks.org. Cancellations received on or before October 27, 2025, will receive a refund in full, less a $100 per booth processing fee. No refunds will be processed on or after October 28, 2025, except if the show is unable to take place in-person. If this is the case, a full refund will be processed, and your company will not forfeit any pre-earned exhibitor priority points.
Any questions regarding the show, contact Sue Triphahn at 847-496-4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org.
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Any questions regarding the show, contact Sue Triphahn at 847/496-4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org.