2023 Youth Development Through Recreation Services Symposium

will provide sessions facilitated by recreation professionals working in outdoor programming, leadership development, and mental health as well as participate in tons of fun and interactive activities you can bring back to your organization!
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The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association

is a recognized leader of the recreation and parks sector. Join an established, connected, and passionate community of recreation and parks professionals.
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Walking with Indigenous Communities

Through our actions, we demonstrate our dedication to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation & collaboration.
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2023 ARPA Conference Call for Presentations

The ARPA Conference Education Committee has opened submissions for presentations for the 2023 ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop! Deadline to submit your presentation proposal is April 30, 2023 at midnight.
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ARPA Conference Call for Presentations

The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association

The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) is a provincial not-for-profit organization committed to collaborating with our members and partners to help build healthy citizens, communities and environments. 

We believe recreation and parks include everything from play to sport to culture and outdoor pursuits. All are essential to support the social, mental, spiritual and physical well-being of citizens and communities.

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The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.