The management of parks and other public areas by trained professionals is perhaps the first line of defense in the protection of these spaces and the appropriate use of them. FRPA’s Park Management Institute is an intensive and comprehensive learning journey designed for those responsible at the senior level leadership in the parks field. Content will span the topics of: planning innovation, volunteer management, cost recovery, case studies in herbicide use, evaluating Florida waters, wildlife, personal improvement, and so much more. This Institute will also include a historical and operational tour of Indian Riverside Park.