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.

 

As an alternative, download, print and mail the appropriate application form:

2024 Membership Levels & Benefits

Agency

An independent park or recreation board.

No Full-Time Employees

  • Population 0-999 = $58/year
  • Population 1,000-4,999 = $121/year

Full-Time Employees (year-round, fully benefited)

  • 1-2 = $137
  • 3-4 = $236
  • 5-9 = $499
  • 10-19 = $656
  • 20-29 = $1,208
  • 30-44 = $1,654
  • 45-59 = $2,284
  • 60-74 = $2,730
  • 75+ = $3,255

Benefits

All benefits of Professional membership for board members and full-time employees, plus:

  • Free job and equipment postings on website
  • Free articles in FOCUS and eUpdate
  • Link to organization on website
  • Allotted print copies of FOCUS based on number of full-time employees

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.

  • $58/year

Benefits

  • Subscription to FOCUS and eUpdate
  • Discounts on professional development
  • Copy of biennial directory
  • Voting privileges
  • Ability to hold office and serve on committees
  • Member meeting participation
  • Information updates by email

Education: University/College

A four-year university or college with an undergraduate or graduate program for parks, recreation and leisure.

  • $179/year

Benefits

Professional benefits for three professors, plus:

  • Ten copies of FOCUS
  • All benefits of Agency membership

Education: Junior College

A two-year college with an associate program for parks, recreation and leisure.

  • $58/year

Benefits

Professional benefits for one professor, plus:

  • Five copies of FOCUS
  • All benefits of Agency membership

Student

An undergraduate or graduate student at any university, college or vocational school.

  • With University/College Membership = $6/year
  • Without University/College Membership = $11/year

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.

  • $179/year
  • $42/year for each additional member above the three included members

Benefits

Professional benefits for three staff or board members, plus:

  • All benefits of Agency membership

Allied: Individual

An individual who is not eligible to be a professional member but supports the NDRPA mission.

  • $58/year

Benefits: All benefits of Professional membership

2024 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
  • Ten copies of biennial directory
  • Four mailing lists (set of labels) by request
  • 50% discount on advertising in FOCUS and 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
  • Five copies of biennial directory
  • Two mailing lists (set of labels) by request
  • 25% discount on advertising in FOCUS and directory

Bronze Membership: $250

  • Subscription to quarterly FOCUS
  • Subscription to monthly eUpdate
  • Free job postings on NDRPA website
  • Website link on NDRPA website
  • Two copies of biennial directory
  • One mailing list (set of labels) by request
  • 10% discount on advertising in FOCUS and directory