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Individual Membership

Now more than ever, IPRA is essential to the park and recreation professional community. As you work to meet today's challenges, IPRA is here to support you.

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Explore the benefits of IPRA membership. Questions? Contact us at 708-588-2280 or vince@ilipra.org
Member Benefits

Your Membership Experience Includes

Education & Savings

Access to free or reduced cost webinars, plus discounts on professional development, event registration, and registration to the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference.

Sections & Networking

Membership in career-specific Special Interest Groups (Sections) that provide virtual and in-person networking opportunities with your peers.

Communities & Forums

Full access to online communities and forums where you can connect, share ideas, and collaborate with professionals across the state.

Note: IPRA memberships are valid for the calendar year in which they are purchased, expiring on December 31st. All memberships purchased from Oct–Dec 31st 2025 will be active through 12/31/26.

Membership Types

Choose Your Membership

Members must join at the highest level of eligibility.

Metro

Professional

$265
per year

Illinois professionals in parks, recreation, or conservation within Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake & Will counties.

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Professional Non-Metro

$245
per year

Illinois professionals in parks, recreation, or conservation outside of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake & Will counties.

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Advocate

$97
per year

Part-time professionals, out-of-state professionals, retired individuals, private recreation employees, or those seeking employment in the field.

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Free

Student

FREE
while enrolled

Full-time students in the park and recreation field. Includes mentoring, scholarships, and professional development opportunities.

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For Businesses

Looking for a Commercial Membership?

Connect your business with 3,000+ park and recreation professionals across Illinois.

Commercial Membership
What Members Say

Member Testimonials

"
The networking opportunities have been fantastic!
— IPRA Membership Survey 2021
"
I love all of the opportunities IPRA provides to its members to grow as professionals. The involvement choices are varied and reach out to many different interests, skill levels, and time commitments.
— IPRA Membership Survey 2018

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