Why join NJRPA?

NJRPA's 350+ agencies provide community services to over 7 million New Jersey residents.

The many benefits of becoming an NJRPA Professional Member include, but are not limited to:

• Membership Networking- Collaborate with 600+professionals within the NJRPA community courtesy of our Member Forum, plus access to nearly 200 Commercial Members by utilizing our Member Directory.
• Legislative Advocacy - Our Public Affairs Committee reviews over 500 bills annually that directly impact Parks & Recreation in NJ.
• Continuing Education Units (CEU's) - Our Conference & Exhibition, Sections, Committees and Local Districts provide 400 hours of educational sessions each year.
• Volunteer & Honor- Offering 70 opportunities for volunteering and recognizing achievement Committees and Awards Program.
• Obtain best practices, sample documents and advice from professionals through our Knowledge Center. 
• Access to Federal, State, County and private grant sources.
• Participation in our Consignment Ticket Program 
• Utilization of our online Resource Center, which includes free job postings on our Employment Opportunities page on the NJRPA Home Page.
• Access to our Musical Entertainment & Food Truck Directory, which provides you with the means for planning your events.
• Significant savings on admission to the annual NJRPA Conference & Exhibition in Atlantic City, NJ, as well as many more valuable opportunities for continuous professional development.

Membership Categories suitable to YOUR needs!

Individual:

• Full-Time Professional 
  
• Part-Time Professional
  
• Student (Not-Employed Full Time within the Profession)
  
• Retiree/Friend
  

• Group/Agency (3+ Professionals required; First 3 Pro Members are $200 each, every Additional Professional that follows after receives a 50% OFF Discount)
• Board/Commission/Council/Committee/Advisory

University/College

• Full-Time Faculty & Students
• Campus Rec
• Department Staff

Click Here for 2021-2022 Professional Membership Application 

In order to register, all completed forms must be sent to info@njrpa.org, 

faxed to 609-356-0480, or mailed to NJRPA 1 Wheeler Way Princeton, NJ 08540