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Membership Benefits at a Glance
Professional Growth
Free webinars, conference discounts, and CEU opportunities year-round
Your Network
Join sections, committees, and communities with peers across Illinois
Real Savings
Discounted events, job board access, and exclusive member resources
Recognition
Awards, certifications, and leadership opportunities to advance your career
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Members must join at the highest level of eligibility.
Professional (Metro)
Full-time professionals in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake & Will counties
- Conference discounts
- Section membership
- Free/discounted webinars
- Online communities
- Networking events
Professional (Non-Metro)
Full-time professionals outside of the five metro counties
- Conference discounts
- Section membership
- Free/discounted webinars
- Online communities
- Networking events
Advocate
Part-time, retired, outside Illinois, or seeking employment
- Conference discounts
- Section membership
- Free/discounted webinars
- Online communities
- Networking events
Student
Full-time students in parks & recreation or related fields
- Conference discounts
- Section membership
- Mentoring & scholarships
- Online communities
- Professional development
Membership Benefits in Detail
Explore the full range of benefits included with your membership.
Education & Savings
Access to free or reduced-cost webinars, plus discounts on professional development, event registration, and 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.
Illinois park and recreation agencies spend nearly $350 million with local businesses, contractors, and suppliers each year. Commercial membership puts your brand in front of the decision-makers.
Access & Community
Membership in targeted Special Interest Group Sections, complete access to the online membership directory and communities, plus an electronic database file of membership addresses once per year.
Advertising & Visibility
Complimentary one-month ad on the IPRA website and a listing in the annual IAPD/IPRA Buyers Guide. Deadline for Buyer's Guide inclusion is February 16th.
Discounts & Savings
Discounts on website advertising, IPRA Today eNewsletter, professional development, event registration, and online job postings on the IPRA Job Board.
Resources for Commercial Members
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Hear From Our Members
The networking opportunities have been fantastic!
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.
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