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      An energizing healthy eating and active living initiative supported by Alberta Health.
    • 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.
    • June is Recreation & Parks Month
      ARPA recognizes the month of June as “June is Recreation and Parks Month” (JRPM). Celebrating JRPM draws attention to the many benefits of recreation and parks.
    • Communities in Bloom
      To inspire all communities to enhance the quality of life and our environment through people and plants in order to create community pride.
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    • Yardstick
      A benchmarking tool that measures performance, and drives future improvements in parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities.
    • All Programs
      View all programs, services, and initiatives
  • Resources
    • Recreation Suppliers Guide
      Recreation Suppliers Guide is both a printed and online list of ARPA’s registered recreation and parks sector advertisers.
    • Resource Library
      A listing of all national, provincial, and territorial recreation and parks association throughout Canada.
    • Grant Programs
      A listing of both government and private grant programs that may be of interest to ARPA members.
    • Research
      Discover the findings from the Alberta Recreation & Parks research projects to help shape future recreation and parks planning and conversations.
    • Children & Youth
      ARPA oversees provincial implementation of a variety of programs and initiatives related to children and youth recreation.
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      Help support ARPA by signing up for multiple shifts in various roles at our upcoming casino.
    • SPAR & Parks for Elected Officials Workshop
      A professional development workshop on Recreation and Parks in Alberta for elected officials.
    • ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop
      ARPA's annual conference that brings together the recreation and parks sector.
    • Parks Forum
      Parks Forum will provide parks professionals with plenary speakers, education sessions, and networking opportunities.
    • Leaders Summit
      This premier gathering is for senior municipal leaders, CAOs and advisors to council working in recreation, parks, arts & culture, FCSS, community development a
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  • March 2026

  • Wed 25

    Communities ChooseWell Healthy Community Inspiration Award Webinar

    March 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join us for a celebratory lunchtime webinar to recognize and honour ChooseWell ‘s 2026 Healthy Community Inspiration Award winners who are advancing healthy eating and active living across Alberta!

  • May 2026

  • Wed 6

    Leaders Summit

    May 6 @ 6:00 pm - May 8 @ 11:00 am

    Leaders Summit 2026 The event is designed for Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and senior municipal leaders who advise their councils on recreation, parks, arts and culture, FCSS, community development and […]

  • June 2026

  • Sat 6

    ARPA 75th Anniversary Celebration – Calgary

    June 6 @ 1:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Riverbend Community Association 19 Rivervalley Dr SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Join us in Calgary to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of ARPA! More details to come.

  • Sat 13

    ARPA 75th Anniversary Celebration – Edmonton

    June 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Northeast River Valley Park Event Centre 903 153 Ave NE, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Join us at the Northeast River Valley Park to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of ARPA! More details coming soon.

  • October 2026

  • Thu 22

    2026 ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop

    October 22 - October 24
    Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, Alberta, Canada

    The Annual ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop is Alberta’s premier gathering of recreation and parks professionals, leaders, and municipal elected officials. Stay tuned for more information regarding conference theme and […]

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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.

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