MRPA is the leading advocacy organization in Michigan dedicated to the advancement of public spaces, recreation, and natural resources. We are committed to providing resources and professional development opportunities for park and recreation agencies, professionals, citizen advocates, and industry suppliers. Benefits for members include programs and services that promote best practices, identify trends, create networking and educational opportunities, and demonstrate the value of parks, recreation and natural resources; as well as a encourage ongoing collaborative effort to increase the value of our industry within the State of Michigan.
Reasons to be an MRPA Member
- Take advantage of cutting edge professional development opportunities such as the MRPA Annual Conference, free webinars, specialized workshop events, and more. Each conference or workshop is dedicated to issues and trends in the industry.
- Strengthen and advance park and recreation issues through the legislature and throughout the community.
- Receive our weekly E-Blast newsletter, which includes up to date information on members, industry news, programs, legislation, and events.
- Receive our quarterly magazine, the MRPA PROfessional Quarterly.
- Annual Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide, which contains all MRPA members and a list of trusted vendors.
- Network with other professionals who share your interests and challenges.
- Post open positions in the MRPA Career Center, or view open postings.
- As a student, build your work experience, and network with other students and professionals in the parks and recreation field.
MRPA has a variety of membership categories to fit your needs; from the all-inclusive Premier Membership to our Student Membership, there is a fit for every budget.
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