American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration > About AAPRA

Our Story

Established in 1980, the Academy was formed to advance knowledge related to the administration of recreation and parks; encourage scholarly efforts by both practitioners and educators to enhance the practice of park and recreation administration; promote broader public understanding of the importance of parks and recreation to the public good; and conduct research, publish scholarly papers and/or sponsor seminars related to the advancement of park and recreation administration.

Our Story

Publications

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration
Featuring significant research in the parks and recreation field

Publications

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration

Featuring significant research in the parks and recreation field

Contact Us

American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
1401 Marvin Rd NE
STE 307, #552
Lacey, WA 98516
info@aapra.org
(206) 823-3164

Contact Us

American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
700 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE
STE B 578
Lacey WA, 98503
info@aapra.org
(206) 823-3164

We strive to reply to emails and phone messages within 1 business day or sooner.

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