IAPD and IPRA invite you to support the park and recreation industry by exhibiting at the 2025 Soaring to New Heights Conference, January 23-25, 2025, 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 3,800 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. Exhibitor Prospectus coming soon!
Email your name, company and website to striphahn@ilparks.org to receive login credentials to access the live floorplan to reserve booth space.
If you are interested in booking more than one 8 x10 space, contact Sue Triphahn at (847) 496-4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org.
If you wish to pay for your booth by check, click here to access the booth contract. Fill out the contract, make check payable to IAPD and mail to Sue Triphahn, IAPD, 4476 Sundance Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. Once your check is received and processed, you will receive an email confirmation/receipt. Full amount is due in full to reserve a booth.
Booth Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be done in writing and submitted to Sue Triphahn at the above contact information:
- Cancellations received before October 28, 2024,will receive a refund in full, less a $100 per booth processing fee.
- NO refunds will be processed on or after October 29, 2024, 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 the live floorplan. To receive log in credentials, email striphahn@ilparks.org.
Any questions regarding the show, contact Sue Triphahn at 847-496-4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org.
Helpful resources:
2025 Exhibit Contract if paying by check
Email your name, company and website to striphahn@ilparks.org to receive login credentials to access the live floorplan to reserve booth space.
2025 Booth Package Options and Fees
| WITH TABLE | WITHOUT TABLE ENDCAP SURCHARGE | |
| Package A (Up to 100 lbs) | $1,390 | $1,280 $100 per booth |
| Package B (Up to 300 lbs) | $1,500 | $1,390 $100 per booth |
| Package C (Up to 500 lbs) | $1,525 | $1,415 $100 per booth |
| Package D (Up to 200 lbs, 4 or more booths only) | $1,360 | $1,250 $100 per booth |
* Booth packages are priced based on the weight of what you are bringing into your booth to display. Onsite upon load in, if the weight of your freight exceeds the amount you have pre-purchased within your booth package, you will be charged accordingly.
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)
- (2) contour chairs
- (1) wastebasket
- Deluxe background drape, side dividers, and booth sign
- (5) complimentary exhibitor badges per booth (extra badges or replacements are $15 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 online 2022 Exhibitor Directory
- One-time general cleaning of booth and exhibit hall aisles
- House carpet for your booth
- 24-hour hall security