SPARC Service Series - 

Tree Planting @ Cattail Cove

SPARC had the privilege to travel to Lake Havasu City, AZ, and complete a service mission at Cattail Cove State Park, spending some time with Rangers who shared their wisdom, and most importantly plant some trees at the soon-to-be upper camping site. 

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SPARC Social Series - Game Night

SPARC got together on November 4th for some great games and some great food! 🍕🃏

Join us on December 4th with the Trio Devils to de-stress with some good friends -  Volleyball, Pickleball, Yoga, and some Raising Cane's too🏐🧘🍗

SPARC @ The Game

SPARC supported one of our own members, who was playing D1 hockey against the University of Las Vegas 🏒.

Let us know if you are involved in any ASU Sports, we would love to come and support YOU! 🏅👏

SPARC Speaker Series

City Manager Panel

City Managers; Bryant Powell, Inger Erickson, and Megan Spielman shared their wisdom, their troubles, and their triumphs with thier respective, mid-size cities, large metropolitan cities, and rural county governments all with a focus on Parks and Recreation. 

SPARC @ The Game

SPARC Students had a blast supporting the ASU Soccer team face-off against WVU. 

Keep an eye out for our next chance to support our ASU athletes when we take SPARC to a Hockey Game!🏒

SPARC @ The Park

SPARC Students got together for lawn games, some good eats,  and some good times at Civic Park!

 Join us at our next game night - but board game style November 4th.

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 See the Upcoming Events page 

SPARC @ APRA Conference

SPARC Club Members were awarded Sponsorship to attend the APRA conference in Tuscon. 

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Read about their experience here!

SPARC Speaker Series

Milo Neild - Urban Park Ranger

Urban Park Ranger, Milo Neild. Shared his experiences, his triumphs, and his advice with the SPARK club on September 4th, in an event that was both in person and virtual.

Join us for our next Speaker Series, on October 2nd. When we are joined by a panel of City Managers; Bryant Powell, Inger Erickson, and Megan Spielman.

2024 Community Case Study Challenge

Parks & Recreation professionals, high school students, and college students spent a day working together to find innovative solutions to address real-world challenges in Arizona communities! Topics revolved around issues related to individuals experiencing homelessness🏠; public art as a tool for crime reduction🎨; and youth sports and youth development🏀 

ASU vs University of Oregon Volleyball Game

Bump, set, spike!🏐 SPARC had fun watching great volleyball rallies. Can't forget about the pancakes!🥞

Battle of the Paddle

Battle of the paddle was a hit! SPARC had a great time playing tennis and pickleball with friends!🎾

SPARC & NLASA Hike

SPARC enjoyed the spectacular views of Arizona's beautiful landscape on a hike with NLASA!🌵☀️

Grand Canyon Camping Trip

SPARC connected with nature and practiced outdoor cooking and “leave no trace” techniques at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.🏕️

SPARC Speaker Series:

Arizona Game & Fish Department

SPARC learned about the Arizona Game and Fish Department, what it’s like to be a wildlife biologist, and the importance of conserving and protecting Arizona’s native frogs!🐸

SPARC Speaker Series: 

Youth Sport Tourism

SPARC learned about how youth sports are impacting the tourism industry in Gilbert, Arizona from guest speakers at Gilbert Cactus Yards and Discover Gilbert Arizona! Use this link to view meeting.⚾

ASU vs Colorado College Women's Soccer Game

SPARC had a blast watching ASU Soccer and speaking with the Assistant Manager of Athletic Grounds, Mike Klakulak.⚽

SPARC General Member Meeting

Elliott Anuta an alum spoke with us about how to become a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional and shared his background in parks and recreation. Use this link to view meeting.👔

Interview with Special guest Ryanne Crary

Ryanne met with the club via Zoom, sharing with us about her career and answering our questions. Please use this link to view the interview.🥳

SPARC Invited Tourism Student Association and Nonprofit Leadership Student Association to battle it out on the Pickleball court.🎾 

SPARC's first 2022 addition to the SPARC Speaker Series! March's event featured representatives from municipalities, non-profit, and for profit organizations.🤝

Chris visited with club members and had a wonderful conversation answering questions about what he does in his career and how he earned his position. Chris earned his undergraduate degree at ASU and attended Washington State University for Grad School to study Campus Recreation.📚

In March 2021 SPARC held their monthly speaker event where students were able to learn about inclusiveness in recreation🫶

SPARC hosted a virtual networking event where students were able to ask question and connect with local park rangers!🥾 

SPARC hosted an event that gave students an opportunity to interact with a panel of community sports professionals🏟️

Diana Lawrence of Richardson, Texas gave students a look into life as a an event manager planner!🎉

SPARC Conference is a conference held one day a year that provides students with the opportunity to network and problem solve with professionals in the field🔱

SPARC members traveled to Lake Pleasant to help clean up the lake shores and spent the night camping!♻️