Join NDRPA Today
NDRPA is an active organization with more than 900 members across the state. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in advancing parks, recreation and conservation for an enhanced quality of life in North Dakota. Membership applies to a calendar year, and membership types and benefits are summarized below.
Complete the Online Membership Application Form
Select the appropriate form below and an invoice will be emailed to you within 10 business days.
- NDRPA Membership Form (Agency, Professional, Allied, Education & Student)
- NDRPA Commercial Membership Form
As an alternative, download, print and mail the appropriate application form:
2025 Membership Levels & Benefits
Agency
An independent park or recreation board.
Full-Time Employees (year-round, fully benefited)
- No FTEs = $100
- 1-4 = $200
- 5-9 = $500
- 10-29 = $1,000
- 30-49 = $2,000
- 50-69 = $3,500
- 70-89 = $5,000
- 90+ = $6,500
Benefits
All benefits of Professional membership for board members and full-time employees, plus:
- Free job postings on website
- Free articles in FOCUS and eUpdate
- Link to organization on website
Professional
An individual who is employed and responsible for planning, organizing and supervising or operating parks, recreational programs, leisure services, recreation areas or facilities, conservation and recreational use of natural resources, therapeutic recreation or educating students.
- $100/year
Benefits
- Subscription to FOCUS and eUpdate
- Discounts on professional development
- Access of biennial directory
- Voting privileges
- Ability to hold office and serve on committees
- Member meeting participation
- Information updates by email
Higher Education
A North Dakota higher education institute.
- $200/year
Benefits
Professional benefits for four professors, plus:
- All extra benefits of Agency membership
Student
An undergraduate or graduate student at any university, college or vocational school.
- Free
Benefits: All benefits of Professional membership
Allied: Organization
A state agency, public entity, nonprofit or other non-commercial organization interested in the fields of recreation, leisure services, parks, conservation, tourism, fitness, therapeutic recreation, health and wellness and recreational use of natural resources.
- $200/year
- $55/year for each additional member above the four included members
Benefits
Professional benefits for four staff or board members, plus:
- All extra benefits of Agency membership
Allied: Individual
An individual who is not eligible to be a professional member but supports the NDRPA mission.
- $100/year
Benefits: All benefits of Professional membership
2025 Commercial Membership Levels & Benefits
Gold Membership: $1,000
- Subscription to quarterly FOCUS
- Subscription to monthly eUpdate
- Free job postings on NDRPA website
- Website link on NDRPA website
- Access to biennial directory
- Four mailing lists (set of labels) by request
- 50% discount on advertising in FOCUS and biennial directory
- Logo on NDRPA home page
Silver Membership: $500
- Subscription to quarterly FOCUS
- Subscription to monthly eUpdate
- Free job postings on NDRPA website
- Website link on NDRPA website
- Access to biennial directory
- Two mailing lists (set of labels) by request
- 25% discount on advertising in FOCUS and biennial directory
Bronze Membership: $250
- Subscription to quarterly FOCUS
- Subscription to monthly eUpdate
- Free job postings on NDRPA website
- Website link on NDRPA website
- Access to biennial directory
- One mailing list (set of labels) by request
- 10% discount on advertising in FOCUS and directory