About MRPA
The Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association is a non-profit membership based organization. MRPA is committed to education, training programs and representing the membership in advocating for the betterment of our agencies with policy-makers in the Commonwealth and on a national basis.
We take pride in continuing to evaluate our membership services and we strive for everyone’s voice in shaping our methods of support. Our goal is to be a significant contributor and key to you professional growth. Now nearly 500 members strong, MRPA has been advocating on behalf of our membership for over 40 years.
Member Resources
- Awards and Honors
- Board and Commission Information
- Buyers Guide
- Continuing Education
- Leadership Opportunities
- Email Listserve
- Job Announcements
- Membership Directory
- MRPA Review
- Network Opportunities and Professional Contacts
- Ability to Post open Employment Opportunities
- Professional Certification
- Professional MRPA Staff
- Regional meetings
- State Conference
- Salary Surveys (Part-time and Full-time positions)
- Web Page Information
AND MUCH MORE…….
MRPA Goals
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To foster and maintain high standards of professional qualifications and ethics
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To encourage and promote continued training and education for your professional and personal growth including national certification
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To educate the public regarding the important life values and benefits to Parks and Recreation
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To act collectively in the interest of our profession
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To provide services and resources to our professional and citizen members
If you would like to know more about MRPA you can click on Membership Information and Applications Form
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State & DCR Info
Get Your Dept of Conservation and Recreation Park Passport and start exploring your state parks! Collect all 76 stamps in your passport and experience the diverse natural, cultural and recreational resources that span DCRs 450,000 acres.
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MRPA Affiliates
USTA is a not-for-profit organization
committed to promoting and developing the growth of tennis and
increasing participation in the sport in New England by offering quality
recreational and competitive programs for people of all ages and
abilities.
MRPA is a state affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association
For links to other associations click here.