The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. For more than 60 years, it has served as a catalyst for positive change, with a network of more than 60,000 professionals and advocates. Its strategic focus rests on three pillars: health and well-being, equity, and environmental resilience.
NRPA invests in and champions the work of park and recreation professionals. To this end, it offers professional certifications including CPRP, CPSI, CPRE, and AFO. The association also conducts research through its NRPA Park Metrics programme and publishes Parks & Recreation Magazine.
Each year, NRPA hosts its Annual NRPA Conference, an event that brings together thousands of professionals from the parks and recreation sector. The organisation's work spans urban communities and rural settings, connecting the fields of parks and recreation with environmental conservation.
