Welcome to the Alabama Recreation & Parks Association
Founded in 1943, the Alabama Recreation and Park Association (ARPA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional organization representing more than 900 professionals delivering park, recreation and therapeutic recreation services in local, county, state, school district, private and agency settings.
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CoachSafely
In 2019, CoachSafely partnered with the Alabama Recreation and Parks Foundation (ARPF) to deliver the course to youth coaches through the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), which has 93 agency and community members in cities and towns throughout the state.
Annual Conference
The ARPA State Conference will be held in Auburn, Alabama.
Corporate Partners
Corporate Partners have the opportunity to connect with ARPA members through sponsorship of events, exhibits at the ARPA State Conference, and marketing opportunities on the ARPA website, email blasts, and social media channels.
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In Yourself
As a professional it is important for you to keep your skills at their peak. The educational and networking opportunities available through ARPA will provide you with the information you need to stay at the top of your game.
In Your Agency or Business
To make an organization or business grow it is important to make investments that will assist in reaching this goal. Your ARPA membership will provide you access to information, markets and people that will make your program or product a success.
In Your Profession
It is important to work together with other park, recreation and leisure service professionals to promote and enhance the field. ARPA provides you with the vehicle to represent your profession on the local, state and national level.
