Alabama Recreation and Parks Association

The ARPA looks forward to continuing our partnership with @CoachSafely under the leadership of @CoachBillClark to promote safety in youth sports.

ARPA Members and Community Members - We need your help in filling out the Alabama Outdoor Recreation User Survey. This survey is conducted every 5 years, and helps direct funding allocation to outdoor recreation. It affects you and your community! auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0I…

“None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” - Mother Teresa #arpa #alabamarecandparks #mondaymindset

National Coaches Day is October 6, and recognizes the men and women who organizes teams, plans practices and training, and motivates players to be the best they can be. Thank you to the coaches who volunteer in our state organizations and make youth sports better!

It’s coming soon! .. Be sure to check the ARPA Instagram account daily this week to see what the ARPA has been working on for its members, partners, and communities. #arpa #alabamarecandparks Instagram - @alabamarecparks

Thank you for the work you do! Happy Labor Day from the Alabama Recreation & Parks Association.

ARPA Agencies, Corporate Partners, Members, and Strategic Partners - We want to connect with you via social media! Please comment with your social media handles below so we can follow you and reshare job postings, progress in your community, and news!

Thank you @PitchHitRun for investing in youth and youth sports! #arpa #youthsports #impactingcommunities

As part of Park and Recreation Month, we are celebrating Park and Recreation Professionals Day today! Today we celebrate you and all you do to build strong, resilient communities through the power of recreation and parks!

"As I have been reflecting on the March issue and the range of topics, it occurred to me that the issue is, at its heart, about one core thing — supporting people.", Kristine Stratton, our President & CEO. Give this one a read: nrpa.org/parks-recreati… #ParksAndRecMagazine

What a great opening general session and business meeting to kickoff 2024 ARPA Conference! Special thanks to our corporate partners who support the work we do. #arpa #arpf #alrecandparks #stateconference

“The way you take control of the direction of your life is to take responsibility for yourself and your everyday actions.” -John C. Maxwell #arpa #alrecandparks #mondaymindset #unmaskyourpotential

The latest issue of Parks & Recreation Magazine is out! @NRPA_news

Thank you to all of our sponsors, agencies, members, and supporters in 2023! We look to 2024 to continued growth as a state organization and serving our leaders in recreation and parks. #HappyNewYear2024

Friends and Supporters of @CoachSafely and the ARPA gathered at The Club in Birmingham to celebrate the success of the CoachSafely program and to raise awareness of its importance in youth sports! Thank you to Academy Sports + Outdoors for your continued support. #arpa

Thank you to those who will serve the Alabama Recreation & Parks Association as members of the Board of Directors! Together, we will continue to make a difference in our communities and the lives of those we serve. #arpa #alrecandparks #board arpaonline.org/home/board-of-…

Join us at Alabama State Parks Saturday, September 23rd as we celebrate the 30th annual National Public Lands Day. This annual observance spotlights the importance of public lands and promotes the vital role that volunteers play in outdoor recreation. alapark.com/national-publi…

EVERYONE deserves access to quality parks and recreation! Check out the September issue of Parks & Recreation magazine, where we dive into all things equity. Explore the equity issue: nrpa.org/parks-recreati… #PowerOfParks #ParksForEveryone

LEAD Applications - Deadline to apply is September 1st. Applications are available on our website arpaonline.org For questions contact Robin - rbrothersarpf@gmail.com or call 256-996-0200.