SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor of the 2025 Special Park Districts Forum!

Join us in Southeast Michigan from June 9-12, 2025, for the 2025 Special Park Districts Forum (SPDF), an immersive event where park and recreation leaders, community advocates, and industry professionals from across North America come together to exchange best practices, explore emerging trends and build lasting connections. The forum is unlike any other, with a hands-on, in-the-field approach that showcases Southeast Michigan’s stunning park systems and recreation programs.

Why sponsor the SPDF 2025?

By sponsoring the SPDF, your organization will gain visibility among top decision-makers in the parks and recreation industry. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to supporting community-driven initiatives, sustainable practices and equitable access to natural spaces. You’ll also have the chance to engage directly with leaders from across the United States and Canada, positioning your brand as a champion of environmental stewardship and community well-being.

Sponsorship Levels

We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities to fit your organization’s goals. From traditional tiered sponsorship packages to customized ways to engage with attendees.

• Presenting – $10,000 – FILLED
• Platinum – $7,500 – 1 Available
• Gold – $5,500 – FILLED
• Silver – $4,000 – 1 Available
• Bronze – $1,500
• Friend – $750

Additional opportunities:

• Round-table breakfast participation.
• Hydration or snack stations.
• Hospitality rooms.
• Transportation or airport shuttles.
• In-kind donations.

To secure your sponsorship, complete a commitment form, which can be found on the last page of the sponsorship guide. Send completed forms to Hilary Simmet at hilary.simmet@metroparks.com.

OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making the 2025 Special Park Districts Forum possible!

Presenting Sponsor

MidStates Recreation is committed to building community through inclusive, innovative play spaces that give opportunities for all ages and abilities to play together. For more than 30 years, MidStates Recreation, a local, family-owned company, has helped schools, parks, cities, municipalities, landscape architects, commercial campuses and organizations design, select and build curated high-quality recreational play and site structures.

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor