Florida Recreation & Park Association

Our members are professionals working for federal, state, and local parks, recreation, and leisure service agencies; local recreation and park advisory board members serving in local communities; faculty and students at colleges and universities; therapeutic recreation specialists and activity coordinators working in recreation settings; and suppliers of recreation and park products and services. FRPA members represent over 1,500 key decision-makers across Florida. The Florida park and recreation industry generates roughly $10.1 billion. Florida’s park and recreation industry generates nearly $2.6 billion in labor income. Florida’s park and recreation industry has over 70,000 employees. FRPA represents 100% of the recreation and park industry in Florida. FRPA is the second-largest park and recreation association in the nation. Out of FRPA’s 1,500+ members, 70% are in a management role.