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Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is a professional membership association serving more than 900 members statewide.


Membership Model in 2027


Following more than a year of review and discussion, MRPA has adopted a new membership model that will take effect in 2027.  Membership registration will open in December.

New Membership Model 2027 Fee

  • 1 Member $325
  • 2 Members $650
  • 3 Members $975
  • 4-5 Members $1,300
  • 6-10 Members $2,250
  • 11-15 Members $2,750
  • 16-20 Members $3,250
  • Unlimited Members $3,750
Click here to read more from the MRPA Board President


Why Join MRPA?

Education and Professional Development

  • Annual Conference
  • Career Opportunities
  • Cerification
  • Educational Events
  • On the Air Podcast

Networking

  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Networks

Advocacy and Resources

  • Legislation and Advocacy
  • Grants and Fundraising
  • Email Newsletters
  • Recreation
  • Minnesota Recreation & Parks Magazine


Corporate Membership

Benefits of Corporate Membership:

• Two mailing lists (sets of labels) or two e-mail blasts sent from the MRPA office
• Member discount for additional services
• Special exhibitor rates ($260 discount for MRPA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall booth compared to non-member rate)
• Listed in the quarterly Minnesota Recreation & Parks 
magazine mailed to nearly 900 members and allies and available online
• Listed in MRPA Buyer's Guide 
mailed to nearly 900 members and allies and available online (updated bi-annually).
• Receive quarterly magazine via mail and read online
• Receive member rates for advertising opportunities
• Logo, listing and link on MRPA’s Corporate Membership Directory

The annual Corporate Membership rate is: $625 from the month you join until the following month and year.

To become a member online, click here

Retiree Membership


Retiree Luncheon - September 2022


Retiree Luncheon - September 2024

Retired MRPA members receive a complimentary membership which includes invitations to retiree events, a mailed copy of each Minnesota Recreation and Parks magazine, as well as email updates from the MRPA office. For more information about Retiree Membership, contact Michelle Snider at 763.571.1305 x100 or snider@mnrpa.org.

Student Membership

Student members are full-time graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in parks, recreation or leisure services fields at any accredited university, community college or vocational school. Student membership is a great way to meet other students and parks and recreation professionals. Make valuable contact with those that can help support your career goals.   

Student Members receive:
• Information on job openings
• Network meeting and activity notices
• Reduced fees for MRPA annual conferences, continuing education institutes, and workshops
• Opportunities to network with professionals

The annual student membership rate is complimentary

Click here to register for student membership


For more information contact:

Bethani Gerhard
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
Tel: 763.571.1305 x109
Email: gerhard@mnrpa.org

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Minnesota Recreation & Park Association (MRPA)
200 Charles Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432

(763) 571-1305

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