NRPA and the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) are proud to announce the accreditation of nine agencies and reaccreditation of 30 agencies. This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies and is a measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. This mark of distinction indicates that an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services. Congratulations to the following agencies:
Newly Accredited Agencies
- City of Allen Parks and Recreation, Texas
- Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, Alabama
- City of Eugene Parks and Recreation, Oregon
- City of Fort Collins, Parks, Recreation, and Park Planning & Development, Colorado
- Henrico County Recreation and Parks, Virginia
- Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, South Carolina
- City of North Port Parks & Recreation, Florida
- City of Shoreline Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, Washington
- South Suburban Park and Recreation District, Colorado
Reaccredited Agencies
- Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Indiana
- Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department, Georgia
- Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, South Carolina
- City of Alexandria, Virginia Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, Virginia
- City of Arlington, Texas - Parks and Recreation Department, Texas
- City of Farmington: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department, New Mexico
- City of Lake Mary - Parks and Recreation Department, Florida
- City of Logan Parks and Recreation Department, Utah
- City of Roseville Parks and Recreation, Minnesota
- City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department, Texas
- City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation, Arizona
- Columbus, Georgia Parks and Recreation, Georgia
- Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism, South Carolina
- Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Texas
- Johnson County Park and Recreation District, Kansas
- Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation, Missouri
- Largo Recreation Parks and Arts, Florida
- Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, North Carolina
- Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, Washington
- Monmouth County Park System, New Jersey
- Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources, North Carolina
- Plano Parks and Recreation, Texas
- Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, Minnesota
- Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District, California
- Round Rock Parks and Recreation, Texas
- Seminole County Leisure Services Department, Florida
- United States Army Garrison Hawaii Community Recreation Division, Hawaii
- Village of Wellington Parks and Recreation, Florida
- Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, Virginia
If you’re interested in becoming CAPRA accredited, visit our website for more information.