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American Parks & Recreation Foundation Scholarships Read more

American Parks & Recreation Foundation Scholarships

The American Parks & Recreation Foundation (Foundation), philanthropic partner of the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration (Academy), is sponsoring two (2) scholarships to cover the tuition for two (2) first-year students to attend the National Recreation & Park Association’s 2025 Supervisors Management School, 2026 Revenue Development & Management School and 2026 Director’s School (total of six scholarships) Learn more and apply here.

2025 Finalists Announced for the National Gold Medal Awards  in Parks and Recreation Management Read more

2025 Finalists Announced for the National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management

In announcing the 2025 National Gold Medal Finalists, AAPRA Executive Director Jane H. Adams shared, “Each agency is commended for submitting a 2025 application for the prestigious National Gold Medal Award. The Academy congratulates the 20 local park and recreation agencies, three state parks, and four armed forces installations on receiving the Finalist award. We look forward to presenting these awards at the Gold Medal Gala Reception in Orlando, Florida, as part of the National Recreation and Park Association’s annual conference.” The 2025 National Gold Medal finalists are: 

Call for Best Paper Masters Thesis/Special Project Paper Closes June 2nd Read more

Call for Best Paper Masters Thesis/Special Project Paper Closes June 2nd

In support of its research mission, the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration (AAPRA) hosts an annual research paper competition that alternates between best doctoral dissertation (even numbered years) and best master’s thesis/special project paper (odd numbered years). The following three awards will be given in 2025: One (1) Masters/Special Project Paper $750 and up to $500 in travel funds to attend the NRPA 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, September 16-18, 2025, and a Award Certificate of Merit. Two (2) Certificate of Merit awards to two Masters/Special Project Paper finalists.

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To Inspire, Influence and Advance the Park and Recreation Profession

Our Mission: An Academy of distinguished park and recreation administrators and scholars committed to research, professional development and the use of best practices. LEARN MORE

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The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration