About Us
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 REOURCES
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
To unite professionals in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under one professional organization
To foster and maintain high standards of professional qualifications and ethics
To encourage and promote continued training and education for your professional and personal growth including national certification
To educate the public regarding the important life values and benefits to Parks and Recreation
To act collectively in the interest of our profession
To provide services and resources to our professional and citizen members
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