Become An MRPA Member and Receive These Member Benefits!

An office staffed with an Executive Director
Maintain financial stability for the organization while creating new funding opportunities
Strengthen our relationships with partners and commercial members
Support members to attend local and national leadership opportunities through the MRPA Grant programs
Create a web platform that provides current and relevant information
Weekly updates
Provide CEU opportunities throughout the regions
Provide an Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall
Share and support NRPA initiatives, opportunities and resources
Recognize leaders in our field through the annual award program
Provide a Membership Directory online

Professional Membership Categories, Benefits & Fees

Please note that all MRPA Memberships run July 1st through June 30th (no prorate).

Individual Membership:  $135

Individuals engaged in full-time and part-time recreation, park, sport, and related work in a government.

Agency Membership

Up to 3 members                       $315

4-6 members                             $450

7-8 members                             $575

9-10 members                           $725

(Each additional after 10)          $60 per person

Recreation and/or park-related agencies, organizations including government, and board or commission members.

Associate Membership:  $60

Individuals or organization members who are town seasonal employees, town volunteers, and individual town

board or commission members.

Retiree Membership:  $25

Individuals having been employed full-time in recreation and parks whose employment was terminated due to retirement.

University/College Membership:  $300 (unlimited staff and up to 10 students)

Full-time faculty and students focused on recreation and park work, and park and recreation faculty.

Student Membership:  $25

Open only to students attending educational institutions on a full-time basis preparing for any phase of recreation / park work, and park and recreation faculty.