WRPATODAY - DIGITIZED!

Introducing our first digitized magazine.  Our readers can now "flip" through the magazine or move easily from the table of contents to articles of interest. The articles can be read, saved, printed, e-mailed and commented on. While browsing, our readers can also now hyperlink to ads of interest, moving to the advertisers website instantly...and much  More

Please visit our League Fees web page for the complete announcement.  (Excerpt from the latest announcement) "The Department (DOR) continues to believe all parties must move forward on this issue, and still intends to issue the ETA on July 1.  The Department does, however, recognize the challenges this transition has for stakeholders. For that reason, full compliance with the ETA is expected no later than October 1, 2011." More

Whereas, public parks and recreation systems are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for millions of residents in communities around the world through conservation efforts, active outdoor recreation opportunities, and access to beautiful natural places; (actually signed June 27, 2011) More

GREAT WOLF LODGE FAMILY PASS: MID YEAR REALLY EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 

Register by July 31, 2011 to be entered into a drawing for a free night stay with water passes for a family of 4 at the Great Wolf Lodge!  More / Register
Registration: $99 member/$149 non-member
After September 14, 2011 $129 members/$169 non-members

This training is now offered bi-annually at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound Washington.  Members $185 / Non-members $225. Daily rates and CEU's also available.  Featured speakers include Jim Wheeler, Chris Nunes, Karen and Kevin Johnston.
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Effective immediately, John Keates is the acting Facilities Director for Mason County. His title is now Parks, Trails and Facilities director.

NRPA is now accepting applications for both Young Professional Fellowships and Diversity Scholarships - (must be part of the young professional fellowship)   More 

Projects to upgrade ball fields, to develop places for people to launch their boats for fishing and recreation, and to conserve large swaths of pristine wildlife habitat were some of the more than 230 projects awarded grants by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.
The board awarded more than $67.5 million in grants to 234 recreation and conservation projects in 35 of the state's 39 counties. The grants will be used to build parks and trails and protect important farmland and wildlife habitat. While a few of the grants were awarded in March and May, the majority were awarded last week. More

We've recently renewed nearly half our members over the past few months.  Thank you kindly...your membership makes a big difference.  Please contact Jennifer Iverson directly should you be interested in a flexible payment plan or need edits/updates to your renewal information.  1-888-459-0009

Registration is now open for the 2011 Tournament at the Hawks Prairie Golf Club - Woodlands Course, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.  Its a great time with good food, friends, prizes, and a summer round of golf.  More / Register / Sponsorship 

PRORAGIS, short for Park and Recreation Operating Ratio and Geographic Information System, is NRPA's new, cutting-edge, online management tool, designed specifically for public park and recreation agencies in the U.S!  Congratulations to the cities of Airway Heights, Normandy Park and Snoqualmie for completing the entire profile.  More

Agencies who have started the profile include Key Pen Parks; Clark County Parks Maintenance; Asotin County Family Aquatic Center; Walla Walla Parks & Recreation; Seattle Parks and Recreation; Si View Metropolitan Park District; City of Buckley; Burien Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services; Pasco Parks and Recreation; Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department.

Beginning July 1, 2011, you will need to display the Discover Pass on your vehicle when visiting state recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. More