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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We are proud of the impactful work our members continue to do. Alberta’s recreation and parks community has developed awards and scholarships that honour the leadership of its communities, organizations, volunteers, professionals and the businesses.


Watch the newest Grandmothers’ Circle: Voices Across Generations. Join us as we open the page to a new chapter of the Grandmothers’ Circles, one that continues to honour the wisdom of Indigenous Elders while making space for the voices of younger generations. These intergenerational Circles will explore wellness, culture, and community through shared teachings, stories, and reflections

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Funding Partner

We gratefully acknowledge the funding support of the Government of Alberta.

The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit 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.