Arkansas Recreation & Parks Association

Arkansas Recreation & Parks Association Organized in 1964, the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) is a non-profit professional organization for park, recreation and leisure services

Organized in 1964, the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) is a non-profit professional organization for park, recreation and leisure services professionals. As a National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) affiliate, ARPA strives to provide recreation, park and leisure services professionals with an active organization that broadens recreation, park and leisure opportunities for

all Arkansas citizens by:

Promoting the growth, accessibility and professional consistency of programs

Educating the public to the increasing importance of recreation, leisure and preservation of our natural history

Strengthening the quality of professional leadership in recreation, park and leisure services through continuing
education and training opportunities

Uniting all recreation, park and leisure services personnel within Arkansas

Fostering and maintaining high standards of professional qualifications and ethics

🌿 Celebrate Kids to Parks Day! 🌞 Join the Arkansas Recreation & Parks Association and the National Recreation and Park ...
05/16/2026

🌿 Celebrate Kids to Parks Day! 🌞

Join the Arkansas Recreation & Parks Association and the National Recreation and Park Association in celebrating Kids to Parks Day — a national movement inspiring families to explore local, state, and national parks. Encourage outdoor adventure, environmental education, and community engagement — because every child deserves to discover the joy of nature. 🏞️🌼

Drop your pictures in the comment and learn more at: KidsToParks.org

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from ARPA! 🌸Today we celebrate the incredible mothers who inspire, nurture, and strengthen our comm...
05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from ARPA! 🌸

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers who inspire, nurture, and strengthen our communities.

Thank you for all you do — your care and dedication make Arkansas’s parks and recreation spaces brighter every day.

🌎 Happy Earth Day from ARPA! 🌿 Today we celebrate the beauty of our parks, the power of community, and the importance of...
04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day from ARPA! 🌿

Today we celebrate the beauty of our parks, the power of community, and the importance of protecting our planet. Let’s work together to keep Arkansas green, vibrant, and full of life — for generations to come. 💚 We love for our members to tag us with your Earth Day activities!

We had a great time at Topgolf - Little Rock for our 2026 Spring Social! It was great a great time networking and seein...
04/21/2026

We had a great time at Topgolf - Little Rock for our 2026 Spring Social! It was great a great time networking and seeing some of our members. Thank you to our presenting sponsors Musco Sports Lighting - Arkansas, RJR Enterprises inc., ETC Engineers & Architects, and Bluewater CAS.

Checkout the Jeff Owens Project that will take place on June 6th, 2026. What a way the Parks and the community is cele...
04/03/2026

Checkout the Jeff Owens Project that will take place on June 6th, 2026. What a way the Parks and the community is celebrating our friend Jeff owens.

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State Partner RCX Sports to offer in your community for fun opportunities. This year MLB Pitch, Hit & Run celebrates it...
03/19/2026

State Partner RCX Sports to offer in your community for fun opportunities. This year MLB Pitch, Hit & Run celebrates its 50th season. Registration is now open for you to host and bring that experience to your own field.

Register to host at https://www.mlb.com/pitch-hit-and-run/host-a-competition

Great things happening at Arkansas Tech as they opened up their new facility today.
03/18/2026

Great things happening at Arkansas Tech as they opened up their new facility today.

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Little Rock, AR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

501-416-6700

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