Michigan Recreation & Park Association

Become a Member

Please review the member types and make your selection at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to create a username before continuing.

Agency Member

The Agency Membership is welcome to all Parks & Recreation Departments and Senior. This all-inclusive membership provides membership for ALL employees in a chosen employee tier up to 10 Board and Commission members and a complimentary job-poster membership with access to post to the mParks Career Center. The Agency includes a variety of benefits, including access to grant funding, weekly email newsletters, as well as discounted fees for professional development workshops and participation in special mParks events and programs. Also included are special Conference sessions and access, complimentary access to mParks publications and curriculum (varies), up to five printed copies of the Annual mParks Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide, features on the mParks website and in mParks publications, and much more!

1 employee $540
2 to 4 employees $795
5 to 7 employees $1,180
8 to 13 employees $1,750
14 to 20 employees $2,420
21+ employees $3,295

Individual Professional Member

Professional Memberships provide a multitude of benefits for supporters or those in the parks and recreation industry whose department or employer is not a mParks agency member. Each professional membership type includes one professional membership and basic membership benefits. $155.

Ally Member

The Ally membership includes two options: Individual Ally and Organizational Ally. Individual Ally is available to any part-time or seasonal employees, retirees, or individuals who have an interest in parks, open space, recreation, leisure, travel or trails, but whose primary source of employment may not be in parks and recreation. Those with full time positions with parks and recreation departments in Michigan do not qualify. Organizational Ally is available to Libraries, Non-Profits, Universities and Friends Groups. Universities may also include their parks and recreation students under their membership for no additional fee.

Individual Ally $50
Organizational Ally $160

Student Member

Parks and recreation students, or students in a similar or related field of study attending a non-member university are eligible for this membership type. Students will have access to the Career Center where parks and recreation jobs are posted frequently as well as access to parks and recreation networking opportunities. $35.

Vendor Member

A Vendor Membership with mParks provides businesses many opportunities to interact and connect with over 2,800 Parks & Recreation professionals, community decision-makers, students, senior centers, health & fitness centers, and tour groups. Other benefits of a Vendor Membership include discounts for promotional events, networking opportunities, professional development courses and educational programing, the ability to stay up to date with parks and recreation industry research and information, and the eligibility to serve on mParks Board of Directors, Focus Groups and/or Committees. mParks Vendor Memberships are designed to serve companies of all different sizes, from a one-person-shop to companies with national sales and reach.

Up to 2 employees $540
3 to 5 employees $795
Unlimited employees $1,100

Regional Group Dues

Regional Group dues can be added to your mParks Membership at a tiered rate when joining or individually by clicking here.

1 Employee $20.00
2-4 Employees $60.00
5-7 Employees $100.00
8-13 Employees $160.00
14-20 Employees $280.00
21+ Employees $420.00