We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our organization strives to:

Unite all recreation and park professionals and persons interested in promoting and providing recreation and park services and programs in one body.
Bring about the Aloha Spirit within this body, and create a climate conducive to the recruitment of professionals and persons interested in the field of recreation and parks.
Provide other charitable assistance within the recreation community for the advancement of the profession.
Provide a service to the community special events, such as:
1. The "July is Parks & Recreation" Poster Contest for children,
2. The Silver Streaks Walk for senior citizens,
3. The Diamond Head Arts & Crafts Fair for all ages.

All Board Members and Officers are unpaid volunteers.

Why Join?

Membership Benefits:

Access to additional Professional Development opportunities!
Access to our Lending Library (Viewable to members-only). Lending Library contains many items to enhance quality recreation programming!
Having a special event an need extra support? Members may ask our executive board members to provide support. This service is provided to current members and is open state-wide. Requestors must contact us at hrps@hawaiirecreationparksociety.com at least 2 months prior to event and may be asked to present their request at a future board meeting.