Michigan Recreation & Parks Association

Founded in 1935, the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) is a statewide non-profit association representing the parks and recreation industry. MRPA represents the interest of recreation professionals and citizen advocates throughout Michigan, providing advocacy, knowledge, and programs to enhance the parks and recreation field, as well as the skills of our individual members.

MRPA represents nearly 2,000 professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including tourism, recreation, parks, therapeutics, senior citizens, resorts, education, and business.