Minnesota Recreation and Park Association

Minnesota Recreation and Park Association MRPA was formed in 1937 to foster the growth & development of the parks & recreation profession throughout Minnesota.

Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) was formed in 1937 to foster the growth and development of the parks and recreation profession throughout the state. Presently, we have nearly 900 professional, corporate, agency, board/commission, student, and retiree members throughout the state.

The 2026 winner of the NRPA Innovation in Equity Award was Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation for the Reciprocal Swim Le...
09/03/2026

The 2026 winner of the NRPA Innovation in Equity Award was Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation for the Reciprocal Swim Lessons. The NRPA Innovation Awards recognize park and recreation agencies nationwide that have improved and strengthened their communities through innovative practices in park design, health and wellness, conservation, and equity. Congratulations!

Register soon for the Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2! The deadline to register is Monday, August 31. Th...
08/28/2026

Register soon for the Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2! The deadline to register is Monday, August 31. Thank you to our program sponsors Flagship Recreation, Landscape Structures Inc. Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation, and Stantec! For registration information, visit mnrpa.org/

The early-bird deadline for the MRPA Annual Conference is only two weeks away! Be sure to join us October 20 - 23 at th...
08/14/2026

The early-bird deadline for the MRPA Annual Conference is only two weeks away! Be sure to join us October 20 - 23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Registration is open at mnrpa.org/

Congratulations to the MRPA Lifeguard Competition 1st place team - Minnetonka Shady Oak, 2nd place team - Edina, and 3rd...
07/29/2026

Congratulations to the MRPA Lifeguard Competition 1st place team - Minnetonka Shady Oak, 2nd place team - Edina, and 3rd place team - Anoka County’s Bunker Beach!

MRPA thanks the planning committee and sponsors - Horizon Commercial Pools and Abbey's Hope. And thank you to New Hope Parks and Recreation for hosting the competition at their aquatic park.

There are 17 teams registered for the MRPA Lifeguard Competition on July 26. Thank you to Horizon Commercial Pool Supply...
07/24/2026

There are 17 teams registered for the MRPA Lifeguard Competition on July 26. Thank you to Horizon Commercial Pool Supply for sponsoring this event and New Hope Parks and Recreation for hosting!

07/22/2026

As the Board continues to implement the 2024–2026 Strategic Plan, the Membership & Governance Domain has been reviewing the MRPA Bylaws and Manual of Procedures. All members are encouraged to review the proposed revisions. Members received an email on yesterday and will receive another email by Friday on instructions on how to share feedback. Thank you!

Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2 registration is now open at mnrpa.org/ Thank you to our program sponsors...
07/20/2026

Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2 registration is now open at mnrpa.org/

Thank you to our program sponsors Flagship Recreation, Landscape Structures Inc. and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation!

Registration is now open for the MRPA Annual Conference at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, held October 20 -...
07/09/2026

Registration is now open for the MRPA Annual Conference at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, held October 20 - 23, 2026. Register at mnrpa.org/ today!

The 4th Annual Lifeguard Competition is less than three weeks away! Register your team at mnrpa.org/Upcoming-Events
07/07/2026

The 4th Annual Lifeguard Competition is less than three weeks away! Register your team at mnrpa.org/Upcoming-Events

The MRPA Annual Conference 2026 is less than four months away. Delegate registration will open mid-July and will be pos...
06/30/2026

The MRPA Annual Conference 2026 is less than four months away. Delegate registration will open mid-July and will be posted at https://mnrpa.org/

We look forward to seeing everyone in Duluth!

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200 Charles Street NE
Fridley, MN
55432

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17635711305

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