About NYSRPS

Who Is NYSRPS?

Founded in 1940 and incorporated in 1960, NYSRPS is the principal organization promoting quality recreation and park opportunities for all citizens of NYS through education, training, technical assistance and other support to local, county, state and federal recreation and park providers. The Society’s members include recreation and park professionals working for federal, state and local agencies; therapeutic recreation specialists and activity coordinators working in health care facilities; local recreation and park advisory board members serving local communities; faculty and students at colleges and universities; recreation directors at commercial and resort facilities; and suppliers of recreation and park products.

Mission Statement

The New York State Recreation & Park Society (NYSRPS) was established in 1940 and incorporated in 1960. NYSRPS has served the leisure service industry for more than 70 years as an independent, nonprofit, public interest, professional membership association whose members are dedicated to the following:

To function in such a manner as will further the interests of the leisure service movement, its professionals and layleaders in voluntary, public, private, and commercial agencies.

To promote principles and standards for the improvement of leisure services and to encourage studies and research in professional relations.

To affiliate for our mutual benefit and cooperation on local, state, and national levels, and with those organizations in similar or related fields.

To educate the public in regard to the principles and goals of the leisure service industry.

To assist in the advancement of the leisure services, recreation and parks, and environmental conservation fields.

To study legislation pertaining to the leisure services and further that legislation which is in the public's best interest.

To provide opportunities for professional growth of individuals employed in the leisure service industry.

To develop a public awareness of the necessity of recreation as a vital part of life.

To stimulate a widening interest in leisure services in local communities and statewide through conservation and development of leisure resources.

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