New Jersey Recreation and Park Association

NJRPA held its Officers’ Installation! Our Board of Trustees was sworn in and our President Katie Frey pinned with her Past President’s pin. New President Dina Fornataro takes office with the rest of the Board on July 1. Thanks to all our wonderful Past Presidents, Professional and Commercial Members in attendance! And let’s also mention our highly valued Sponsors that made our event possible. (See the pic of them below)

NJRPA is seeking dynamic, interactive, and informative speakers to offer a unique learning experience for our 2027 conference attendees. https://lnkd.in/eZ9E4Bnt

Welcome to Our Newest Commercial Member!

Heather Felicetty, Naked Glory Entertainment, LLC, Owner. She can be reached at [email protected].

Join us for the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference for FREE!

Professionals from all over the country come together for three days of inspirational education sessions, energetic networking activities and an inside look at the latest products for the field.

Right now you can enter to win a FREE registration! Winners will be randomly selected and announced before registration officially opens on Monday, May 11, at noon EDT.

Learn more and enter now: https://bit.ly/4rVe7GI

Thank you to Essex County for hosting today’s County Director Meeting at Turtle Back Zoo ! The special tour and behind the scenes with the Giraffes just made it the best day ever! 🦒

Thank you to our friend Cait (representing New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance , The ZAC Foundation , New Jersey Recreation and Park Association , and Dolfin Swimwear) who dropped off wonderful bathing suits, lifejackets, and goggles for local families in our Summer programming! They are part of a statewide group currently working toward a Drowning Prevention in the state of New Jersey. The goal: to make a big difference and reduce drownings throughout New Jersey. We applaud their important work and partnership with us in Camden!

Grab a picnic blanket and find a patch of grass, your Sunday reading is here!

The June issue of Parks & Recreation is live! Inside the latest issue you can read about...

🧠How challenges within safe playgrounds support children’s development.

✅Inspections creating value for park and recreation agencies.

🛝The holistic playground experience and consider traits that determine whether the environment welcomes all.

And a whole lot more! Flip through the June issue of Parks & Recreation magazine: https://bit.ly/4dRtwTI