


About Us:
The Florida Recreation and Park Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and advocating the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services profession. Originally organized in 1942 and incorporated in 1983, the Association is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors and an Executive Office based in Tallahassee. By providing education, professional certification, networking, legislative representation, and leadership opportunities to Parks and Recreation professionals, FRPA has become a leading association recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as a Top-Ranked Association.
Our Members:
Our members are professionals working for federal, state, and local parks, recreation, and leisure service agencies; local recreation and park advisory board members serving in local communities; faculty and students at colleges and universities; therapeutic recreation specialists and activity coordinators working in recreation settings; and suppliers of recreation and park products and services.
Industry Outlook:
- FRPA members represent over 1,500 key decision-makers across Florida.
- The Florida park and recreation industry generates roughly $10.1 billion.
- Florida’s park and recreation industry generates nearly $2.6 billion in labor income.
- Florida’s park and recreation industry has over 70,000 employees.
FRPA represents 100% of the recreation and park industry in Florida.
FRPA is the second-largest park and recreation association in the nation.
Out of FRPA’s 1,500+ members,
70% are in a management role.
Our Survey Results Are In!
A recent readership survey of the FRPA Journal, Covering the Bases, and FRPA’s Membership Directory revealed essential and relevant findings that capture the opinions of our readers and the decision-makers throughout Florida’s parks and recreation industry.

