VRPA Mission

The mission of the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association is to provide training and resources to help Vermonters to"Create Community through People, Parks and Programs."

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Thank you for visiting the VRPA Website. The Vermont Recreation and Parks Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, development, and improvement of all recreation and park services within the State of Vermont.


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UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS



Register for the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience

Join thousands of your fellow park and recreation professionals this October 27–29 for the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience (NRPA Virtual)!

NRPA Virtual will feature thought-provoking keynote speakers, more than 60 education sessions and 12 education tracks, an exploration-worthy virtual exhibit hall, and plenty of unique ways to network and connect with peers from across the country. You are guaranteed to leave NRPA Virtual feeling inspired! 

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See you all in 2021 for our 78th Annual Conference!

Wed. & Thur, October 13th & 14th, 2021

Please help us prepare for next year's conference by completing the appropriate survey below if you attended in 2020:

Attendee Survey

Exhibitor Survey



Artists & Performers

Please complete the below survey to let us know your thoughts about the Annual Performance Showcase currently scheduled for November 19th, 2020.

SURVEY LINK HERE

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COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Please visit our COVID-19 Resource page for sample documents, links, and other useful information you may need. We will continue to add to this list as information is shared with us. 

For some family fun, here's a fun link to Family Bingo!


VRPA Annual Awards

Nominations Extended through July 2020

Nominations are now being accepted for VRPA's Annual Awards, as well for new Executive Committee members.

Annual Awards - Nominations are now being accepted and the awards will be presented at the VRPA Annual Meeting in May. The Award categories are as followed:

  • The Young Professional Award - to recognize professionals who have been working in the parks and recreation field in Vermont for a period of at least two years and no more than ten years. Nominees need to be VRPA members.
  • The Facility of Merit Award- to recognize an outstanding and/or creative renovation or development of a recreation facility or amenity. Nominees need to be VRPA members.
  • The Unsung Hero Award - to recognize a person or professional who has demonstrated consistent or outstanding service in their community. Nominations must be made by a VRPA member; nominees do not need to be a VRPA member.


 
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Fall 2020 Newsletter is here!


VRPA's December Quarterly Meeting

December 3rd, 2020

Virtual on Zoom

Registration & more details will be available soon!


VRPA Annual Report

Click Here to view VRPA's 2019 Annual Report


State Of Recreation Survey Summary Results now available!

CLICK HERE to download the Summary Report.

CONTACT US

Executive Committee

Melissa Cate, CPRP - mcate@burlingtonvt.gov - President (2020)
Ally Vile, CPRP - avile@essex.org - President-Elect (2020)
April Cioffi, CPRP - aprilc@rutlandrec.com - Secretary (2020)
Jenn Turmel, CPRP - jturmel@colchestervt.gov - Treasurer (2020)
Scott Hausler, CPRP - shausler@hartford-vt.org - Past-President (2020)
Matt Frazee - mfrazee@stowevt.gov - Member 
Brett Leonard, CPRP - bleonard@sburl.com - Member
Rob Peterson, CPRP - robert.peterson@vermont.gov - Member
Drew Pollak-Bruce - dbruce@segroup.com - Member

Jessica Brodie -  jessica@vrpa.org - Executive Director​


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