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MRPA members provide avenues to build healthier communities and reduce crime. If your agency is having a success, please share the information. Send your articles and photos to info@aboutmrpa.org.

Facilities and Grounds Supervisor - Starkville Parks & Recreation

April 11, 2018

Job Opportunity: Facilities and Grounds Supervisor

Executive Director - Starkville Parks & Recreation Department

April 11, 2018

Job Opportunity: Executive Director of Parks and Recreation

Outdoor Recreation Specialist

March 7, 2018

Outdoor Recreation Specialist

Pascagoula Athletic Director

February 23, 2018

Pascagoula Athletic Director

P & R Administrative Assistant

January 22, 2018

Administrative Assistant

Facilities and Grounds Supervisor

January 22, 2018

Facilities and Grounds Supervisor

Olive Branch

September 21, 2017

Olive Branch is a Great Place to Live

Tennis Grants

March 2, 2017

Community Tennis and Facility Grant

Grant Opportunity

February 2, 2017

NRPA Agency Grant Opportunity

Outdoor REC Act

November 22, 2016

Outdoor REC Act Passes House

Imagine the Possibilities

October 25, 2016

Imagine the Possibilities Expo

Recreation Professional

October 1, 2016

Recreational Professional of the Year Selected

Return Youth Sports

July 25, 2016

Return Youth Sports to the Kids

Northbrook Position

April 19, 2016

Executive Director

Northbrook Park District
Northbrook, Illinois

Park Economy

October 29, 2015

Parks and the Economy

LWCF Expires

October 28, 2015

The Sun Sets on LWCF

Winter Festival

October 26, 2015

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

Recycling Tennis Balls? YES!

April 10, 2015

Recycling Tennis Balls? YES!

New Therapeutic Recreation Department

March 5, 2015

A new Therapeutic Recreation Department is created.

Every Kid in a Park

February 20, 2015

President Obama recently launched the “Every Kid in a Park” initiative.

Meal Program Support

February 5, 2015

How can Congress Better Support Your Meal Programs?

If your agency provides after-school or summer meal programs reimbursed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), NRPA needs your help!

Upcoming Events

: Local Track & Field Compe...
1/1/2018
TBD

MRPA is adopting the Hershey Track & Field concept and providing a platform for member agencies to host youth ages 6-15 in a Local Meet, from which winners from each local will advance to a District (one of 3) Meet, and then finally a State Meet to be held in late August or early September.
More; Summer Day Camp Training
5/25/2018
1912 Live Oak, Pascagoula MS

You are invited to attend District III's Summer Day Camp Training Workshop. You'll learn about appropriate discipline, how to protect campers in public places, Do's and Don'ts of summer camp, Disability awareness and what to do when unauthorized people get into the building. There will also be a session on staff development and professionalism. Register today. Professional registration is $20 and student registration is $10. Mail your registration to Antoinette Johnson, 2935 Pascagoula Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567. You can call her at 228-938-2356 or email her at ajohnson@cityofpascagoula.com.
More; MRPA Annual Conference
10/15/2018
Oxford, Mississippi

Please make sure you have the dates for our 2018 conference on your calendar. We will meet at the Oxford Conference Center. Our theme this year is - Next Level: People, Purpose, Passion!! The idea is that we want to provide opportunities to take our park and recreation professionals to the next level with educational offerings, our purpose to the next level with how we engage our communities, and our passion to the next level by maintaining the personal connections with our program patrons and networking support systems. Encouraging our members to not get and stay complacent with doing things the way they’ve always done them, and that innovation, although scary at times, is necessary for growth… necessary for the Next Level of parks and recreation.

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Our Mission

The Mississippi Recreation and Park Association provides avenues to build communities, reduce crime, and improve the health of Mississippians. We work closely with state and local recreation professionals to publicize and support statewide and local parks and recreational activities.

We engage students, faculty and elected officials across the state with open communications and improved educational and training opportunities.

MRPA supports our members through leadership development, advocacy and improved training opportunities.

Our members share their knowledge and promote the value of parks and recreation and we embrace networking and social opportunities.