2027 Conference - Register Here
2027 Great Lakes Park Training Institute 
February 22 – 25, 2027
Potawatomi Inn, Angola IN
Featuring:
- Three full conference days, with single and two-day options!
- Networking opportunities!
- Nightly social events including Pokagon’s famous Toboggan Run!
- GLPTI Annual Awards Presentation and Luncheon
- Virtual Registration option!
- Access to recorded webinars for 60 days!
- Onsite lodging and meals at the Potawatomi Inn available
- Virtual attendance option includes:
- Educational sessions, including webinars and livestreamed sessions
- Access to recorded materials for 60 days!
Sessions
Industry leaders provide educational sessions and hands-on workshops on timely and relevant topics along five tracks. Interested in presenting? Please fill out this form.Leadership, communication, staff training, management, and evaluation
Trends, best practices, and training for facilities and grounds maintenance
Environmental stewardship, management, and sustainability of park and natural resources
Tools and techniques to connect guests, schools, and communities with natural and cultural resources
The Eppley Center for Parks and Public Land’s 2027 Great Lakes Park Training Institute is proud to offer its certificate program for women leaders! The Women in Parks Leadership certificate, led by women from the National Park Service, park and recreation districts, conservation districts, and Eppley, has designed a curriculum that helps future women leaders meet several significant challenges in leading agencies, especially as these spaces evolve to meet the demands of changing climates, health needs, and the diversity of the nation. The program will be held February 22 to 25, 2027 as part of the Great Lakes Park Training Institute.
Continuing Education Units
For a low cost, Indiana University awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for your participation in Great Lakes Park Training Institute sessions. Great Lakes Training Institute participants can receive up to a max of 1.5 CEUs!
The Details
- Morning – Registration Opens
- Afternoon - Orientation, Education and Special Sessions
- Evening - Social & Fun!
- Morning - Education and Special Sessions
- Afternoon - Education and Special Sessions
- Evening - Social & Fun!
- Morning - Education and Special Sessions
- Afternoon - Education and Special Sessions
- Evening - Social & Fun!
- Morning - Education and Special Sessions, and Institute Closing
Registration & Rates - Register Now!
Early Bird Rates End October 31st, 2026!
| Full Conference In Person | $335.00 |
| Full Virtual Conference | $140.00 |
| 1-Day In Person: Monday or Thursday | $70.00 |
| 1-Day In Person: Tuesday or Wednesday | $150.00 |
| 2-Day Conference Attendance | $200.00 |
| Full In Person - Student | $85.00 |
| Daily Student | $35.00 |
| Women in Parks Leadership Program | $495.00 |
Location
The Great Lakes Park Training Institute has been held annually since 1947 at the historic Potawatomi Inn in beautiful Pokagon State Park in Northeast Indiana.
Address:
Potawatomi Inn
6 Lane 100 A Lake James
Angola, IN 46703
Meals & Lodging
The Potawatomi Inn has prepared packages for your lodging and meals at the Inn. Please contact the Inn at 260-833-1077 to make your reservation using the code GLPT27. These rates are only for the Potawatomi Inn and only while rooms are available. Prices include Indiana sales taxes.
Lodging and Meals Options
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | Quad Room |
Lodging and Meals (3 nights) | $605.88 | $835.44 | $1,064.97 | $1,294.56 |
Lodging and Meals (1 night) | $224.82 | $324.20 | $423.57 | $522.96 |
Individual Meal Options | Price |
Breakfast | $22.86 |
Lunch | $24.45 |
Dinner | $29.21 |
Great Lakes Park Training Institute
at the Eppley Center for Parks & Public Lands
2810 E Discovery Parkway, Bloomington IN 47408
Email: glpti@iu.edu
