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Special Offer for New Members: Join Now for 2021 and Receive FREE Membership this October - December! 

Join IPRA by October 31, 2020 and you will be automatically invited to a free, members-only webinar with customer service expert, Laurie Guest. Learn more. 

Join now and your membership will be valid through 12/31/2021
Select the membership below that is right for you. 
Questions? Contact us at 708-588-2280 or membership@ilipra.org.


We Are Better Together!
Now more than ever, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association is essential to the park and recreation professional community. As you work to meet today's unprecedented challenges, IPRA is here to help you serve your community.  IPRA membership gives you access to a statewide network of park and recreation professionals, live and on-demand webinars with industry experts, free and discounted professional development programs, and career-specific virtual networking opportunities with your peers to share ideas and solutions.

IPRA is Here to Support You 
Are you an existing IPRA Professional member and you recently lost your job? You qualify to renew in 2021 as an Advocate member for $97. To take advantage of this membership option, contact us at 708-588-2280 or membership@ilipra.org. IPRA is also offering a limited number of grants for IPRA Professional and Advocate members who lost their job due to COVID-19 to cover the full cost of their 2021 dues. Learn more.

Membership Benefit include:

Professional Membership

Individual employed full-time or part-time in Illinois, in the field of parks, recreation or conservation. Members must join at the highest level of eligibility.
$279.00 

Professional - Join Now Member Benefits


Professional Membership Non Metro

Professionals outside of the Chicago Metro Counties of:  Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake & Will.  Individuals employed full-time or part-time in Illinois, in the field of parks, recreation or conservation.
$259.00

Professional Non Metro - Join Member Benefits

Advocate Membership

Advocate membership is perfect for park & recreation professionals working outside of Illinois, a person representing an association or foundation related to the field, a part-time or retired professional, or those seeking employment in the field.  
$97

Advocate - Join Now Member Benefits

Student Membership

Complimentary student membership is offered to anyone currently a full time student in the park and recreation field.  IPRA offers mentoring, scholarships, and professional development opportunities to pre-professionals.
FREE

Student - Join Now Member Benefits

Commercial Membership

 Illinois park and recreation agencies spend operationally nearly $350 million dollars with local businesses, contractors and suppliers each year, and support businesses that support their professional association. Our members are responsible for the day-to-day operations at park and recreation agencies, they manage multi-million dollar facilities and make buying decisions and recommendations. Get your products and services into the hands of our members by joining the IPRA as a Commercial Member today. 
$459.00

To join, contact us at 708-588-2280, or lynn@ilipra.org

Member Benefits

In order to receive a member discount on registration for the 2021 IAPD/IPRA Annual Soaring to New Heights Conference, you must renew your membership in 2021.