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What We’re All About

We are a not for profit organization dedicated to advancing the recreation and parks field by broadening the knowledge and experience base of our members and by advocating for the value and benefit of leisure and recreation opportunities for all. Learn more ›

LEADERSHIP

We provide leadership and support in the development of policy, planning, and program development for recreation professionals and those working in community service departments throughout the province. Our organization makes every effort to ensure the province benefits from best practices, standards and guidelines while keeping the health interests of New Brunswickers a priority. Learn more ›

EDUCATION

We educate through various means and provide professional development programs to recreation professionals. These programs include, but are not limited to; workshops, seminars, webinars, certification programs, and our annual provincial conference. We build partnerships between, the Government of New Brunswick, local governments, likeminded and cross sectorial associations and national partners to benefit not just the provincial recreation professionals, but New Brunswick communities as a whole. Learn more ›

ADVOCACY

We act as the voice for recreation in New Brunswick. We identify and prioritize issues of concern to recreation professionals. We develop and coordinate strategies to address those concerns, as well as, establish working groups to implement campaigns and take actions to address these concerns. We also ensure that our members are informed of these issues, and the steps taken to address them. Learn more ›

The Latest

Here you will find ‘the latest’ of what’s happening in our field throughout New Brunswick. We’ll share our workshop/course information, program and initiatives from our national, provincial and corporate partners, resources to help guide you at work, and a whole lot more! Be sure to check ‘the latest’ regularly to keep up-to-date!

RESOURCES
April 1, 2020
Advocacy for a Recreation and Parks Recovery Plan/Défense pour un plan de rétablissement des loisirs et des parcs

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Advocacy for a Recreation and Parks Recovery Plan/Défense pour un plan de rétablissement des loisirs et des parcs

CPRA has created a document designed to be shared with all levels of government. This document is looking toward a recreation and parks recovery plan for communities across Canada. These efforts will ensur… Read more
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March 30, 2020
Working from Home During COVID-19/Travail à domicile pendant COVID-19

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Working from Home During COVID-19/Travail à domicile pendant COVID-19

A great resource provided by the Canadian Psychological Association. “Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Working from Home During COVID-19, With and Without Children.—-Une excellente ressource fournie par … Read more
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March 30, 2020
NB PLAYS! At home/JOUEZ NB! A la maison

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NB PLAYS! At home/JOUEZ NB! A la maison

With social distancing, more than ever, it is important to find ways to stay active at home and outdoors. Our NB PLAYS! resources can all be adapted and can become NB PLAYS! At homeOur NB PLAYS! resources … Read more
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March 30, 2020
Playground Cleaning Tips Following Covid-19/La désinfection de l’équipement de terrain de jeu

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Playground Cleaning Tips Following Covid-19/La désinfection de l’équipement de terrain de jeu

Park N Play Design has provided essential tips on cleaning and disinfecting playground equipment. Emphasizing the difference between cleaning and disinfecting!More information on playground closures can be… Read more

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CPRA Professional Development Certification

CPRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION

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CPRA Professional Development Certification

CPRA PDC is Canada’s only professional development certification program for recreation and parks practitioners. Its approach to personalized development gives you the skills you need to excel.
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2020 Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference & Tradeshow

2020 ATLANTIC RECREATION & FACILITIES CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW

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2020 Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference & Tradeshow

Date: May 27th - 29th, 2020. Location: Sheraton Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL
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Some of our Partners

As a non-profit organization, our national and provincial partners help make our important work possible. These partnerships allow us to develop and administer programs that provide all New Brunswickers the opportunity to experience recreation, and therefore help build a happier, healthier province.