Join NCRPA and connect with a diverse group of parks and recreation professionals. With over 5,000 members representing federal, state, and local agencies, therapeutic recreation, educators, retirees, commercial entities including architects, consultants, and suppliers, the NCRPA network offers a rich pool of expertise and resources for collaboration, learning, and professional development. Connection within the NCRPA community provides valuable insights, support, and opportunities for growth in the profession.
Learn, Connect,
Grow and JOIN!
Professional
If you are a parks and recreation professional in NC then you belong here!
Individual Membership - $78
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Special pricing for workshops and conference
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CEUs to maintain certifications
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Eligibility for awards and recognition
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Leadership opportunities (committees, advisory groups, board)
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Network opportunities with professional learning communities
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Directory of professional and commercial members
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Scholarship opportunities and a member only grant listing
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Legislative Advocacy
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Quarterly Recre8 Magazine and weekly email update
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Access to the NCRPA Share network - NEW!
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And More!
Agency Membership - $205-$5400
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Individual Membership benefits for all permanent full-time staff, advisory board members, elected or appointed officials
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Free unlimited postings in our Career Connection
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Statewide Athletics Committee (SWAC) tournament participation
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Opportunity to apply for grants through NCRPA and partner programs
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Opportunity for agency profile in quarterly Recre8 magazine
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Ease of registration; add, renew, maintain membership, and register for workshops and conference by one staff person with one invoice.
Commercial
Connect with over 5,000 NCRPA members from almost 200 agencies across North Carolina! Enhance marketing exposure through NCRPA communications, social media, professional workshops, specialized sponsorship opportunities, and interactive networking.
All Commercial Memberships Include:
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Discount and early access to exhibitor booth space for the Conference
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Networking opportunities
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Special pricing on sponsored emails to members
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Exclusive sponsorship opportunities
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RFP announcements from NCRPA members delivered to your inbox.
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Listing in the NCRPA Commercial listing
Premier Commercial - $550
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Access to membership information
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Receive quarterly Recre8 Magazine
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Receive members-only weekly email
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Includes unlimited staff memberships
Commercial - $300
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Access to membership information
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Receive quarterly Recre8 Magazine
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Receive members-only weekly email
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Includes one membership
Faculty/Students
College/University
Stay connected to the parks and recreation industry! Network, advocate and get involved
Student Individual - $10
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All Individual Membership benefits
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Student memberships are FREE if your college/university has a membership. colleges/universities with a membership. Wandas page
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Access to the NCRPA Share network - NEW!
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Students working full-time in the field are not eligible for a student membership/benefits
College/University - $400
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Individual Membership benefits for all faculty, staff, & students
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Student FREE registration for the conference
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College promoted as education partner on website, see partners here
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Special pricing on exhibitor space at the conference
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Unlimited Career Connection job postings
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Opportunity for agency profile in quarterly Recre8 magazine
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Ease of registration; add, renew, maintain membership, and register for workshops and conference by one staff person with one invoice
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Students working full-time in the field are not eligible for a student membership/benefits
Retirees
You dedicated your professional career to parks and recreation; stay connected, mentor or get involved in a different way. This makes a GREAT gift!