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.
Professional
If you are a parks and recreation professional in NC then you belong here!
Opportunity to apply for grants through NCRPA and partner programs
Opportunity for agency profile in quarterly Recre8 magazine
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.
Discount and early access to exhibitor booth space for the Conference; Networking opportunities; Special pricing on sponsored emails to members; Exclusive sponsorship opportunities; RFP announcements from NCRPA members delivered to your inbox; Listing in the NCRPA Commercial listing; Access to membership information; Receive quarterly Recre8 Magazine; Receive members-only weekly email
Premiere Commercial | $550
Post to the NCRPA social media accounts
Includes unlimited staff memberships
Classic Commercial | $300
Includes one membership
Collegiate
If you are a student studying parks and recreation or a college/university offering programs in parks & recreation in NC then you belong here!
Student Individual | $10
All Individual Membership benefits
Student memberships are FREE if your college/university has a membership.
Access to the NCRPA Share network - NEW!
Students working full-time in the field are not eligible for a student membership/benefits
Colleges + Universities | $400
Individual Membership benefits for all faculty, staff, & students
Student FREE registration for the conference
College promoted as education partner on website, see partners here
Special pricing on exhibitor space at the conference
Unlimited Career Connection job postings
Opportunity for agency profile in quarterly Recre8 magazine
Ease of registration; add, renew, maintain membership, and register for workshops and conference by one staff person with one invoice
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!
Retiree | $20 or $100
All Individual Membership benefits
Includes an option for a Lifetime Membership
Retired members who work with or consult for a commercial company providing services to the profession must maintain a commercial membership during their employment.
