National Recreation & Park Association

Because everyone deserves a great park

aka NRPA   |   Ashburn, VA   |  www.nrpa.org

Mission

To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.

Ruling year info

1933

President & CEO

Kristine Stratton

Main address

22377 Belmont Ridge Rd

Ashburn, VA 20148 USA

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EIN

13-5563001

NTEE code info

Professional Societies, Associations (N03)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (C01)

Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy N.E.C. (R99)

IRS filing requirement

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NRPA Programs

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advocates this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and advocates- the catalysts for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

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Adults
Children and youth
Health
Sexual identity
Social and economic status

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National Recreation & Park Association

Board of directors
as of 1/19/2021
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Board chair

Mr. Michael P. Kelly

Chicago Park District (Chicago, IL)

Term: 2020 - 2022

Jesus Aguirre

Seattle Dept. Parks and Recreation

Jack Kardys

J Kardys Strategies, LLC

Carolyn McKnight, CPRP

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Angelou Ezeilo

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Richard Gulley

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Karen Bates Kress

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Susie Kuruvilla

Gurnee Park District

Joanna Lombard

University of Miami School of Architecture

Joshua Medeiros, Ed. D, CPRP, AFO

City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services

Monica Hobbs Vinluan

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Lakita Watson, CPRP

Richland County Recreation Commission

Greg Weitzel, MS, CPRP

Department of Parks and Recreation (City of Las Vegas, NV)

Phillip Wu, M.D.

(retired) Kaiser Permanente Northwest Region