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.
2025 CPRA Annual Conference
Mark your calendars for the 2025 CPRA Annual Conference in Vail, Colorado! The conference kicks off the morning of Wednesday, October 15th and ends on Friday, October 17th.
You can learn more by visiting our Annual Conference page.
Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors!
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.