California Association of Recreation and Park Districts

Alert: Support CARPD Sponsored Bill SB 499 - Parks as Essential Emergency Service Providers

We are writing to you today to again request your support on an important piece of legislation for our members. As you may recall, CARPD is proud to sponsor SB 499 (Stern), a bill that adds parkland and recreational facilities to the list of public improvements exempt from certain fee deferrals. With this bill…

2025 CARPD Conference In Review

It was a pleasure to see everyone in San Diego! Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you all at our conference next year in Monterey!

2025 CARPD Awards of Distinction

The Awards of Distinction winners were announced at the CARPD Conference on May 22, 2025, in San Diego, CA. Thank you to all that took the time to send in their nominations. It was another competitive year! Congrats!

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

Please support the sponsors of the CARPD Conference who help make our event possible!

ICYMI: CARPD's Board Member Orientation - Recording Now Available

Thank you to all of our members who joined us for the CARPD Board Member Orientation - "Navigating Your New Role: A Guide to Effective Board Service". In case you missed it, below please find a link to the recording and a PDF copy of the presentation.

Open Employment Opportunities

CARPD can help you get the word out about open positions in the recreation and parks field!

Our Mission

Educate | Advocate | Support

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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

Please support the sponsors of the CARPD Conference who help make our event possible!

Illustrated waves with "Waves of Change" text; 2025 CARPD Conference, Paradise Point, San Diego, May 21-24, 2025.

2025 Scholorship Winners

Congratulations to our Conference Scholarship Winners!

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Help us Park-ify the CARPD Office!

The CARPD Office is looking to brighten up its walls and would love to feature your stunning parks and recreation facilities!

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Interested in Joining CARPD?

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Welcome Aboard!

Meet the CARPD Board of Directors! Click below for more information!

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