Membership
Learn more about our membership offerings and benefits, as well as view active member resources below!
Active Member Resources
Having trouble accessing your current account? Check out the guide below to walk through setting up your account credentials for the new system!
Primary Membership Reps are the Primary Contacts listed for each membership.
As a Primary, your role allows you to access, edit, and maintain membership areas such as billing and roster lists. Check out the guide below to learn more about the powers and permissions granted for your membership's Primary Rep.
Not sure who the Primary is for your membership? Reach out to our Membership & Communications Coordinator: Jillian Galoci, jilliang@cpra-web.org.
Why Join CPRA?
Stay Informed
CPRA helps keep our members up to date on important Industry trends through timely and relevant webletters, the Colorado Byline Magazine, social media, and learning opportunities. Let us do the research to find the most important information that you need to do your best work for your communities. Read what you need, when you need it.
Stay Connected
CPRA creates connections in many ways. Join a Section and learn about best-practices in your particular line of work, check out CPRA's Connected Community Forum with single sign-on access, connect with community leaders in your part of the state on a one-on-one basis, find a mentor or become a mentee, or connect in person at one of CPRA's many events. We can help you make the connections you need. Not sure where to start? Contact CPRA staff or a Board Member and let us help you make those meaningful and important connections.
Support Parks & Recreation Advocacy
Your membership supports the work that CPRA does in advocating for your profession with initiatives like: Colorado Lottery and GOCO Reauthorization, having a voice in COVID-10 decisions at the Governor's office and with State and Local Public Health Officials, etc.
Do Your Best Work
CPRA provides more than 50 learning opportunities to our members every year! Events will cover a range of topics within the CPRA Content Areas: Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Homelessness, and more. Invest in your own professional development by attending one of our quality learning experiences. We plan learning opportunities that are catered toward Parks & Recreation professionals because we want you to be the best you can possibly be.
Hire the Best Professionals
CPRA Members receive unlimited 30-day job postings on CPRA's Career Center. Our robust career center received over 250,000 individual job views in the last year and had more than 9 million impressions. We are the premier place to recruit new employees and you have access to FREE postings! Members also get access to significant discounts on job posting upgrades to help enhance your search for the best candidate.
Make the Best Purchasing Decisions
We are excited to connect you with the businesses you need at a time when those connections are critical. Need a Play Structure, design services, swimming pool equipment, etc. and don't know where to start? Let us help by connecting you with the businesses who specialize in the work you need. Members receive our twice-a-month Technical Tuesday webletter featuring vetted partners and their services, in addition to an Annual CPRA Buyer's Guide. Finding businesses to support your work and/or respond to your RFP's has never been easier!
CPRA Code of Conduct
View the CPRA Code of Conduct below to understand the expectations of CPRA Members.
Membership Tiers & Annual Dues
Click each member type for further details to help you choose which option is best for you!
The membership cycle for all memberships runs from March 1 - February 28 of each year.
Who Can Join?
These memberships are open to any public or nonprofit organization whose primary service is in the parks, open space, recreation, leisure, or therapeutic fields. Organization employees can join too- with our inclusive, tiered membership model!
Why They Join:
Join over 125 other Parks & Recreation Organizations across Colorado! Connect your staff with peers state-wide through CPRA communications and interactive networking platforms. Provide your employees with member-exclusive educational opportunities, professional development, networking events, social forums, resources for the field, and member Section groups based on their roles and expertise. Hire top talent with our Career Center and access the best Industry Partners for all your project needs. We help you promote excellence with ease!
What You Get:
- Eligibility for Employee Members to run for elected office and vote on CPRA membership issues
- Unlimited free 30-day job postings in the CPRA Career Center
- Biweekly CPRA Webletters and Leadership E-blasts
- Twice-a-month Technical Tuesday emails with the latest services and solutions in the industry.
- Access to online viewing and mailed hard copies of the Colorado Byline Magazine, as well as the opportunity to be published.
- Access for all Employee Members to CPRA's Connected Community Forum
- Discounts on Professional Development opportunities
- Member-only access to exclusive educational experiences
- Industry Partner recommendations-researched and vetted for you
Tier Options:
1-3 Employees: $445
4-10 Employees: $1,040
11-20 Employees: $1,845
21-30 Employees: $3,565
31+ (Unlimited) Employees: $5,345
Who Can Join?
Any individual whose primary source of employment is in the parks, open space, recreation, leisure, or therapeutic fields or individuals who are employed by an organization that does not have an Organization membership with CPRA.
Why They Join:
Join nearly 2,000 other Parks & Recreation Professionals across Colorado! Connect with peers state-wide through CPRA communications and interactive networking platforms. Get in on member-exclusive educational opportunities, professional development, networking events, social forums, resources for professionals in the field, and member Section groups based on your role and expertise. Get the connections and insight you need to rise to the top of your field. Let us help you reach your potential and promote your personal excellence!
What You Get:
• Eligibility to run for elected office and vote on CPRA membership issues
• 3 complimentary 30-day job postings in the CPRA Career Center
• Biweekly CPRA Webletters and Leadership E-blasts
• Access to CPRA's Connected Community Forum
• Discounts on Professional Development opportunities
• Member-only access to exclusive educational experiences
• Industry Partner recommendations- researched and vetted for you
Who Can Join?
Any commercial business or nonprofit organization selling, consulting on or promoting parks, open space, or recreation services or products.
Why They Join:
Gain access to nearly 2,000 Parks & Recreation Professionals from more than 125 Agencies across Colorado! Enhance marketing exposure through CPRA communications, professional events, specialized sponsorship opportunities, and interactive networking. Member-exclusive advertising and access to CPRA's Connected Community with Member search.
Tier Options:
Industry Partner | 1 Individual | $385
- 1 free 30-day job posting in the CPRA Career Center
- Biweekly CPRA Webletters and Leadership E-blasts
- Listing in the CPRA Industry Partner Directory
- Listing in the annual CPRA Buyer's Guide as a trusted vendor
- Access to CPRA's Connected Community Forum
- Guaranteed inclusion in 2 Technical Tuesday emails per year if renewed by 3/31. Sent to all CPRA Members (approximately 1,700), with approximately 4% Click Rate (above Industry Average).
- Access to online viewing and mailed hard copies of the Colorado Byline Magazine, as well as the opportunity to be published.
- Member discount on CPRA Advertising options
- Early access to and discounts on CPRA Annual Conference and Parks Tradeshow event registrations
- Exclusive sponsorship & advertising opportunities
- Staff recommendations to Professional Members
Industry Partner Elite | 2+ Individuals | $595
- Everything listed for Industry Partners, PLUS:
- Unlimited Partner Employees
- Unlimited free 30-day job posting in the CPRA Career Center
Who Can Join?
Any part-time or full-time student pursuing courses or degrees in parks, open space, recreation, leisure or therapeutic fields.
Why They Join:
Join a network of nearly 2,000 Parks & Recreation Professionals across Colorado! Connect with student peers and professionals in the field state-wide through CPRA communications and interactive networking platforms. Get in on member-exclusive educational opportunities, professional development, networking events, social forums, resources for career development, and our Emerging Leaders Network Section built just for those who are seeking to jump-start their P&R careers. Get the connections and knowledge you need to begin your professional journey!
What You Get:
- Biweekly CPRA Webletters and Leadership E-blasts
- Access to CPRA's Connected Community Forum
- Discounts on Professional Development opportunities
- Member-only access to exclusive educational experiences
- Access to career-building resources and first-hand insight into the Parks & Recreation field
- Eligibility to join our Emerging Leaders Network
Who Can Join?
Part-time or seasonal employees, retirees, individuals who have an interest in parks, open space, recreation, leisure or therapeutic field, but whose primary source of employment may not be in that field. Sports teams, swim clubs, summer camps, and similar organizations who wish to participate in CPRA activities or sports, and like-minded, nonprofit organizations who wish to be associated with CPRA
Why They Join:
Connect with like-minded agencies and make the Parks & Recreation Connections you need! Join in on member-exclusive benefits like professional development and networking opportunities, social forums, relevant resources for the field, and more!
What You Get:
- One 30-day job posting in the CPRA Career Center
- Biweekly CPRA Webletters and Leadership E-blasts
- Access to CPRA's Connected Community
- Discounts on Professional Development opportunities
- Member-only access to exclusive educational experiences
- Industry connections when you need them
- Eligibility to participate in CARA Sports Programs
Testimonials
The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association has been a key part of my leadership experience. As a(n) (Agency) member I truly appreciate the outstanding educational opportunities, the incredible network of professionals and an amazing executive staff. Membership in CPRA provides you with so many opportunities to be engaged and inspired!
Karen Palus
City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
I’m not quite sure how one can be a complete Parks & Recreation professional without joining and taking full advantage of the wealth of resources offered through our state association, (CPRA)! From knowledgeable and responsive staff who keep in touch with key leadership in the Governor’s Office and other state offices to advocate on our behalf and work toward productive solutions, to the networks and sections where we all – as professionals - stay in touch for best practices…to the vendors and sales representatives who can locate anything one might need to outfit our parks and recreation services, to our peers in the field who offer lifelong friendship and professional ideation and so much more. Knowing that this supportive state association is here to help at every turn is one of the principle reasons I returned to this state to complete my professional career.
Mari Steinbach
Montrose Recreation District
Working with CPRA has been a great experience that has led to a true partnership. Musco Lighting is very fortunate to have such an amazing team like CPRA to help us reach out to those who truly care about their facilities and want nothing but the best for them. The flexibility that CPRA has shown us proves that they care about their partners and truly want to help everyone succeed.
Edwin Arceo
Sales Representative, Musco Sports Lighting
Our relationship with CPRA and the members has lead to many rewarding professional and personal relationships! As an owner’s representative in capital project management, it is imperative for us to understand our clients’ culture, challenges and opportunities. CPRA provides us that insight.