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The Idaho Recreation and Park Association (IRPA) is committed to supporting parks and recreation professionals through access to high-quality resources, professional development opportunities, and trusted partner organizations. This page serves as a centralized hub for tools, associations, and educational opportunities that strengthen our profession and the communities we serve.

Whether you are seeking training, certifications, industry connections, or regional collaboration, the resources below are designed to support your work at every stage of your career.

Industry & Professional Associations

These organizations provide leadership, advocacy, education, and collaboration opportunities for parks and recreation professionals at the local, regional, and national levels.

  • National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)

NRPA's networks of more than 60,000 parks and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everthing in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development opportunities, advocacy, grants, reserach, publications and much more! 

  • Association of Idaho Cities (AIC)

AIC is the leading resource for effective city governance in Idaho and is the go-to source for city related communication, ideas, education, training, technical assistance and credible data and research. 

  • Idaho Association of Counties (IAC)

The IAC, formed in 1976, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan member service organization dedicated to the improvement of county government. It was designed by county elected officials to provide services, research, uniformity and coordination amoung member counties.

  • State Parks and Recreation Assocations
    • Montana Trails Recreation and Parks Association (MTRPA) 
    • Oregon Recreation and Parks Association (ORPA)
    • Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA)
    • Utah Recreation and Parks Association (URPA)

Education Opportunities

Ongoing learning is essential to the success of parks and recreation professionals. The resources below provide training, certifications and academic programs that support professional growth.

Certifications & Technical Resources

Certifications and technical expertise help ensure safe, inclusive, and high-quality recreation services.

IRPA Membership Levels

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