Welcome to ORPA!

The Oregon Recreation and Park Association (ORPA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 1954 to serve members of the park and recreation profession.  Our mission is to support our members through training, professional development, legislative advocacy, information and peer-to-peer networking in order to enhance the quality of recreation and parks services. 

We are proud to serve over 850 members working in all aspects of parks and recreation and related fields.  Our members work for city, county, district and state park agencies, serve on boards that advise and govern park agencies and work for companies that serve park agencies.    

Learn how you can become a member and receive the full benefits of Oregon's largest network of park and recreation professionals.   Join Today

The Primary Purpose (or Business) of Oregon Parks & Recreation:

·         Strengthening community image and sense of place

·         Protecting natural resources

·         Fostering human development

·         Strengthening safety and security

·         Supporting economic development

·         Preserving cultural resources

·         Providing recreational and educational experiences

·         Increasing cultural unity

·         Promoting health and well being

·         Facilitating community problem-solving

·         Being good stewards of public resources

ORPA VIP Strategic Plan