Colorado Parks & Recreation Association
Code of Conduct
Our Vision and Mission
Our mission is to promote excellence in the Parks & Recreation Industry through connection, education, and recognition.
CPRA was established in 1951 as the trade association for parks and recreation professionals in Colorado. CPRA has been providing continuing education, professional networking and resources since that time.
CPRA is 501c3 non-profit.
The 2023 CPRA Annual Conference was a success! Thank you to our wonderful attendees, exhibitors and sponsors!
Save-the-Date for our 2024 Annual Conference at the Keystone Conference Center October 29th-31st in Keystone, Colorado!











CPRA’s History
CPRA was established in 1951 as a 501c4 trade association for Parks and Recreation professionals in Colorado. In 2015, CPRA became a 501c3 charitable nonprofit providing the Association with more tools and resources to better serve its members. CPRA has offered continuing education, professional networking, and resources for Parks & Recreation professionals since its establishment.