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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.

Leisure Lifestyles & Aquatics Director
June 20, 2019

Leisure Lifestyles & Aquatics Director

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52nd Annual Conference
January 23, 2019

The 2019 Annual Conference Theme is "Innovate the Wheel."

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Return Youth Sports
July 25, 2016
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Return Youth Sports to the Kids

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Park Economy
October 29, 2015
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Parks and the Economy

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Recycling Tennis Balls? YES!
April 10, 2015
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Recycling Tennis Balls? YES!

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Every Kid in a Park
February 20, 2015
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President Obama recently launched the “Every Kid in a Park” initiative.

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Meal Program Support
February 5, 2015
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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!

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Upcoming Events
Award Nominations
8/6/2019
Biloxi, Mississippi

 

It is time once again for our profession to honor those in our state who have shown professionalism, creativity and gone above the call of duty. If you know someone or an agency within our state who has exemplified the "best of the best" this year, please nominate them so we can recognize and thank them.
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Ultimate Frisbee Tourname...
8/24/2019
Liberty Park, Madison

 

Get your throwing arm ready, dust off the ole Frisbee and come experience MRPA's first Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. Registration is now open!! The tournament will be held August 24th beginning at 10 a.m. in Madison, MS. We have room for only 8 teams but you can have as many as 15 players on your team. Here's the team registration form for some friendly competition sponsored by MRPA's District II members. The team registration fee is $100.00. Register by August 10th to save $25.
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Ultimate Frisbee Tourname...
8/24/2019
Liberty Park, Madison

 

MRPA District II presents an Ultimate Frisbee tournament!! If you're a frisbee fanatic, put together a team of seven players and join us. You can register by August 10 and take advantage of the Early Bird Special of $100.00. Only 8 teams will be accepted for this year's tournament. Players must be 16 years of age or older. Get more information by contacting Nathan Hanson at 601-853-9109 or by email at nhanson@madisonthecity.com.
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Annual Conference
10/21/2019
IP Casino, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530

 

Please make sure you have the dates for this year's annual conference on your calendar. We are "Innovating the Wheel" this year. I think you will be well pleased with the additions our Educational Professional Development Committee is making to our conference content. Please click on the "Call for Presentations" link if you would like to be considered for a presentation.

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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.