About CPRS
Founded
in 1946, the California
Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) was established
to provide park, recreation, leisure and
community service professionals and interested
citizens with the knowledge and
resources to enhance their leadership role in
creating community through people, parks and
programs. CPRS is a nonprofit, professional and
public interest organization with more than
4,000 members who create community:
• fostering
human development
• promoting
health and wellness
•
increasing cultural unity
•
facilitating community problem solving
•
protecting natural resources
•
strengthening safety and security
•
strengthening community image and sense of place
•
supporting economic development
CPRS
membership is well-distributed, with 86 percent
of park and recreation agencies in California
boasting at least one CPRS individual member. In
addition, over 182 park and recreation agencies
are themselves CPRS members.
The society
is governed by the Board of Directors composed
of eleven elected officers. With eight full-time
staff, the society works to meet the needs of
the profession and consumers in areas of
legislation, member services, education and
information. CPRS maintains a headquarters in
Sacramento, California.
CPRS is
organized geographically into districts and by
special interest sections. The fifteen districts
and seven sections are governed by CPRS members
who provide local and/or specialized training
programs and networking opportunities at the
community level.
For more information on the California Parks and Recreation Society click here.
Facility and Program Spotlight

Clovis Recreation Center Tulare Skatepark Grand Opening Reedley Seniors Barbeque
McDermott Fieldhouse Trip
On August 14th, 2008, the District VII General membership meeting was held at the beautiful McDermott Fieldhouse in Lindsay. After the Board of Directors meeting, the General Membership meeting and a mexican buffet lunch, District VII members were given a tour of the recently opened facility.
Member Spotlight

Bob Brown - City of Hanford

