Alabama Recreation & Parks Association

08/31/2026

Tomorrow, September 1, is the last day to register! We hope to see you in Orange Beach.

Learn. Connect. Grow. Join Us at the 2026 ARPA Fall Workshop!

Get ready for three days of professional development, meaningful networking, collaboration, and fresh ideas at the 2026 ARPA Fall Workshop in beautiful Orange Beach!

Registration is $150 per person. Review the schedule below and make plans to join us in Orange Beach for an engaging and rewarding professional development experience!

Online registration ends September 1 — register today!

Tuesday, September 8 -
3:30 pm-4:30 pm: Team Meetings
5:00 pm-6:30 pm: Legislative and Partner Update
7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Networking + Dinner

Wednesday, September 9 -
9:00 am-11:30 am Educational Session: Parks are essential: Creating healthier, happier, inclusive communities through parks.
PlayCore, GameTime, Struthers Recreation Statewide Funding Initiative
12:00 pm-1:00 pm: ARPA Board of Directors Meeting
1:30 pm-3:00 pm: Team Meetings
4:00 pm-5:30 pm: Team Building
7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Networking + Dinner

Thursday, September 10 -
9:00 am-11:30 am: Educational Session: Show. Share. Solve.

Online Registration -
https://members.arpaonline.org/events/Details/2026-arpf-fall-workshop-1851443?sourceTypeId=Website

08/30/2026

*Job Posting - Madison, Alabama Parks and Recreation

🌳 We’re hiring! Madison Parks and Recreation is looking for a Maintenance Worker to help care for our city fields and parks.

✅Seasonal position, up to 29 hours per week.

✅Experience with mowers, w**d eaters, and lawn equipment preferred.

✍️ Apply today at www.madisonal.gov!

08/27/2026

Exciting progress City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation-MGM! Thank you for investing in parks for your community. 🎉

08/27/2026

Exciting news City of Tallassee Parks and Recreation! Thank you for investing in outdoor recreation in your community. 🎉

Tallassee mayor Joey Wiginton announced at Monday’s city council meeting that three pickleball courts would be created at the existing tennis courts in East Tallassee…

08/27/2026

Great community partnerships! Thank you Valley Parks and Recreation for your commitment to youth sports. 🎉

08/27/2026

What a great welcome reception event to kickoff the Youth Sports Summit in Birmingham! Thank you RCX Sports, Coach Safely, and Alabama Recreation and Parks Foundation for prioritizing youth sports in Alabama. Special thanks to our sponsors who supported this event and are partners in youth sports across the state.

08/25/2026

*Job Posting - Eufaula Recreation

🚨🚨🚨 WE ARE HIRING — Programs Coordinator!

It’s one of those truly bittersweet moments for Eufaula Parks & Recreation 💛

After nearly five years of dedication, leadership, and genuine heart, we’re celebrating Rick Thorne as he steps into his next chapter as the new Director of Andalusia Parks & Recreation.
Rick has poured so much into this community, our programs, our citizens, and our mission. His impact will be felt here for a long time. We’re incredibly proud of him, even if it’s hard to imagine ECC without his energy and presence daily🌟

The Programs Coordinator position is now open, and we’re looking for someone ready to carry forward the creativity, passion, and community spirit he brought every single day 🙌

📍 Apply in person at the Eufaula Community Center or City Hall
💻 Or apply online: https://eufaulaalabama.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Programs-Coordinator-Parks-and-Recreatio-85

08/21/2026

*Job Posting - Enterprise Parks and Recreation

WE ARE HIRING! 🚨 Join the Enterprise Parks & Recreation team!

We are looking for motivated individuals to fill full-time and part-time positions:
🛠️ Parks Maintenance Worker I (Full-Time)
👟 Rec Leader (Part-Time)
👟 Rec Aide (Part-Time)

📲 Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/enterpriseal to apply today!