New Jersey Recreation and Park Association

10/20/2026

🎄 Join NJRPA for our Full Board of Trustees Meeting & Annual Networking Event!

New NJRPA members and professionals who are new to the field are invited to connect, meet others in parks and recreation, and enjoy a fun networking lunch.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕙 Full Board Meeting: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🤝 Networking Lunch: 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Harry Dunham Park, Basking Ridge, NJ

New members can RSVP to [email protected].

We hope to see you there for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and networking!

10/15/2026

Thank you everyone who came out to our District 2 meeting today! We had over 25 recreation professionals attend an exclusive tour of the Animal Wellness Center at Turtle Back Zoo and got to meet Juneberry, the first ever baby sloth born at Turtle Back Zoo! Special thanks to Essex County for sponsoring the lunch and tour!

10/15/2026

A special thank you to everyone who came out for yesterday’s District 3 meeting! We also thank US Sport Institute for generously sponsoring lunch!

10/14/2026

Welcome New Professional Members!

Welcome to Sofia Russo at Montclair State University. She can be reached at [email protected].

Welcome Alexandra Ortega, Recreation Aide for Passaic County Parks & Recreation. She can be reached at [email protected].

10/14/2026

Let’s go!

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

Welcome New Commercial Members!

Welcome to Jennifer Hopkins, President of Palladin Tour & Travel. She can be reached at [email protected].

Welcome to Christopher Drummond, Eastern USA Client Partner of StarGuard ELITE. He can be reached at [email protected].

Welcome to Lea Lampe, Client Engagement Manager of StarGuard ELITE. She can be reached at [email protected].

Welcome to Wess Long, President of StarGuard ELITE. He can be reached at [email protected].