Agency Member Benefits

CPRS agency membership offers a comprehensive package designed for organizations like parks and recreation departments, providing both exceptional value and practical professional resources annually for $550. 

What’s Included in Agency Membership? 

• One Free Professional Membership: The agency gets one complimentary individual membership, valued at $165, for a staff member. 

• Free Conference Registration: Membership includes one registration to the state’s biggest annual professional conference (CPRS Connections Conference & Expo), valued between $515 and $895. Must be used on a current CPRS Member.  

• Discounted Staff Memberships: All additional agency staff receive $20 off their individual membership rate. 

• Region/District Affiliation: CPRS has 15 districts and five regions offering you additional training, publications and networking opportunities.
• Advocacy: Representation at the state level on issues affecting parks, health, youth development, and environmental sustainability
• Leadership Engagement: As a CPRS member, your members will have the opportunity to serve on District and Section boards, contributing to the direction and initiatives of the association. Additionally, they can vote in CPRS elections, influencing the selection of leaders who will shape the future of parks and recreation in California.
• Resource Subscriptions: Agency members gain access to the California Parks & Recreation magazine and the P&R Weekly e-newsletter. 

• Exclusive Professional Resources: Agencies unlock member-only toolkits, templates, best practices, and participate in knowledge-sharing forums with peers from agencies across California. 

• Ongoing Professional Development: All members receive discounted access to CPRS conferences, trainings, and webinars, including advanced schools like Maintenance Management School. 

• CEU Opportunities: Agencies can help staff earn recognized Continuing Education Units for credentials such as CPRP and CPRE, maintaining a competitive and skilled team. 
• Job Center: Access to the CPRS Job Center for job listings across California.

• Mentorship & Networking: Agency membership enables team participation in mentorship programs, roundtables, and leadership through service on boards, committees, and volunteer projects. 

Non-Voting Membership Benefits

CPRS non-voting membership offers an accessible way for special interest groups, recent college grads, and out-of-state enthusiasts to stay connected to the California parks and recreation community for $95 annually.

What’s Included in Non-Voting Membership Types?

• Member Discounts: CPRS offers discounts for members on conferences, trainings, and webinars, including the annual CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo.
• Region/District Affiliation: CPRS has 15 districts and five regions offering you additional training, publications and networking opportunities.
• Advocacy: Representation at the state level on issues affecting parks, health, youth development, and environmental sustainability
• Resource Subscriptions: Individual members gain access to the California Parks & Recreation magazine and the P&R Weekly e-newsletter.
• Exclusive Professional Resources: Members can unlock member-only toolkits, templates, best practices, and participate in knowledge-sharing forums with peers from agencies across California.
• Ongoing Professional Development: All members receive discounted access to CPRS conferences, trainings, and webinars, including advanced schools like Maintenance Management School.
• CEU Opportunities: Members can earn recognized Continuing Education Units for credentials such as CPRP and CPRE.
• Job Center: Access to the CPRS Job Center for job listings across California.
• Mentorship & Networking: Membership enables participation in mentorship programs, roundtables, and leadership through committees, and volunteer projects. 

University & College Membership Benefits

CPRS University & College membership offers academic institutions a meaningful way to engage with the parks and recreation profession. For $475 annually, campuses gain access to valuable industry connections, professional development resources, and opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate with practitioners fostering the next generation of leaders in parks and recreation.

What’s Included in University and College Membership Type?

• One Free Professional Membership: The agency gets one complimentary individual membership, valued at $165, for your department head or primary contact identified by the university
• Member Discounts: CPRS offers discounts for university staff on conferences, trainings, and webinars, including the annual CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo.
• Student Discounts: CPRS offers a $10 dues discount to students of member university's and colleges.  
• At Cost Booth space at the CPRS Connections Conference and Expo
• Region/District Affiliation: CPRS has 15 districts and five regions offering you additional training, publications and networking opportunities.
• Advocacy: Representation at the state level on issues affecting parks, health, youth development, and environmental sustainability
• Resource Subscriptions: University and College members gain access to the California Parks & Recreation magazine and the P&R Weekly e-newsletter.
• Exclusive Professional Resources: Members can unlock member-only toolkits, templates, best practices, and participate in knowledge-sharing forums with peers from agencies across California.
• CEU Opportunities: Members can earn recognized Continuing Education Units for credentials such as CPRP and CPRE.
• Job Center: Access to the CPRS Job Center for job listings across California.
• Mentorship & Networking: Membership enables participation in mentorship programs, roundtables, and leadership through committees, and volunteer projects. 

Industry Partner Membership Benefits

CPRS Industry Partner membership provides businesses and service providers an opportunity to connect with parks and recreation professionals across California. For just $440 annually, members gain visibility, marketing opportunities, and access to valuable industry resources.

What’s Included in Industry Partner Membership?

• Three Staff Memberships: The Industry Partner membership allows you to designate up to three staff members as part of your CPRS membership. Two of these individuals (if residing in California) are eligible to vote and hold office, while the third receives membership benefits for informational purposes only. Industry Partner Memberships are limited to 3 members and no additional memberships of any kind can be purchased.
• Region/District Affiliation: CPRS is made up of 15 districts and 5 regions that provide additional training, publications, and networking opportunities. Members can join as many sections as they wish; however, each section carries a separate membership fee.
• Leadership Engagement: Your members will have the opportunity to serve on District and Section boards, contributing to the direction and initiatives of the association. Additionally, they can vote in CPRS elections, influencing the selection of leaders who will shape the future of parks and recreation in California.
• Access to CPRS Online Directory & Community Site: Gain access to CPRS’s exclusive online member directory and community platform, where you can connect with other professionals, share resources, and participate in discussions relevant to parks and recreation.
• Resource Subscriptions: Industry Partner members gain access to the California Parks & Recreation magazine and the P&R Weekly e-newsletter.
• Reduced Exhibit Show Fee: Industry Partner members receive a discount on all booths purchased for the annual CPRS Conference & Expo.
• Buyer’s Guide in Quarterly Magazine: Industry Partner members receive a company listing in the Buyer’s Guide section of the California Parks & Recreation magazine, published quarterly. The Spring, Summer, and Winter issues include your firm name, contact name, phone number, and web address. The Fall issue features a special pull-out Buyer’s Guide with your full company description and contact details.
• Buyer’s Guide on CPRS Website: Industry Partner members are listed on the CPRS website Buyer’s Guide at https://www.cprs.org/industrypartners. The Buyer’s Guide is searchable by company name and/or product/service.
• Business Promotion Referral Services: CPRS encourages members to purchase products or services from Industry Partner members. Referrals will also be made from inquiries received at the CPRS office.
• Advertising Discount*: Industry Partner members receive a discount on ads placed in the California Parks & Recreation magazine.

  *CPRS Advertising Policy: The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising or cancel existing contracts that, in its opinion, do not conform to the publication’s standards at any time. The Publisher reserves the right to add “advertisement” to any ad and assumes no liability for errors in key numbers or in its Advertisers’ Index. The advertiser or agency assumes liability for all content of the advertisement as printed.

• Mailing Labels: Industry Partner members may rent mailing labels and lists of Society members at the rate of $100 per thousand. The non-member rate is $200 per thousand.
• E-Blast Discount: Reach your audience through the CPRS E-Blast Program. The e-blast service is exclusive to members, priced at $500 per email. Specific email address lists can be generated by geographical district, special interest sections, or for the entire membership.