National Recreation and Park Association
The National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) main office is located at Ahrens NRPA Institute, 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia 20148. Their phone number is (703) 858-2140. You can also view the NRPA web site at www.nrpa.org
As an affiliate of NRPA, the Society provides continuing education credits toward obtaining or maintaining the national Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credential and other certifications such as the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). TRAPS also offers the National Playground Safety Institute’s (NPSI) Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course, which provides the most comprehensive and recognized training available on playground hazard identification and risk management. Details regarding certifications are available from the TRAPS office
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department administers several grants assistance programs to communities for a variety of recreation and park purposes, including the Texas Recreation and Parks Account, which receives a portion of the state sales tax on certain sporting goods. For additional information visit www.twpd.state.tx.us.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is located at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4800. You can also check out the Parks and Wildlife Department’s web site at www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
The TAAF is a non-profit organization established in 1925 to promote and organize amateur athletics in the State of Texas. The members of TAAF are comprised of Parks & Recreation Departments, individuals and organizations who contribute time, energy and effort in this endeavor. TAAF also holds the Games of Texas sports festival for Texas amateur athletes twice a year, Summer and Winter.
The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation is located at P.O. Box 1789, Georgetown, Texas 78627, (512) 863-9400. Mr. Mark Lord is the current director of the Federation. Check out their web page at www.taaf.com
Associates
– Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, Inc. (CTRAC)
– Dallas Fort Worth Parks & Recreation Directors Association
– Greater Houston Gulf Coast Director’s Association
– Texas Parks & Recreation Foundation (TPRF)