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.
Click here to download the 2026 Exhibitor Prospectus containing all of the show details!
Booth Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be done in writing and submitted to Sue Triphahn at the above contact information:
- Cancellations received 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 that is the case, a full refund will be processed, and your company will not forfeit any pre-earned exhibitor priority points.
Click here to view a screen shot of the 2026 floor plan. The live floor plan will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Any questions regarding the show, contact Sue Triphahn at 847-496-4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org.
Helpful resources:
2026 Sponsorship Brochure - Coming Soon!
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.
Any questions regarding the show, contact Sue Triphahn at 847/496-4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org.
What’s Included in Your Exhibit Fee?
As an exhibitor, you will receive:
- Face-to-face access to more than 3,800 delegates searching for products and services
- Access to marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities
- (1) 10’ wide by 8’ deep draped booth
- (1) 6’ draped table (if booth package with table option is chosen)
- Includes up to 300 lbs of material and handling services through Freeman
- (2) contour chairs
- (1) wastebasket
- Deluxe background drape, side dividers, and booth sign
- (5) complimentary exhibitor badges per booth (extra badges or replacements are $20 each). All badges are distributed onsite at the conference.
- (1) complimentary parking pass valid for valet parking only at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
- (2) Dessert reception tickets per booth on Friday afternoon
- Admission to educational sessions on Friday and Saturday
- Listing in the 2026 Online Exhibitor Directory located within the Conference App
- One-time general cleaning of booth and exhibit hall aisles
- House carpet for your booth
- 24-hour hall security