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About BCRPA
Connecting Communities, Creating Change.
BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) convenes, educates, and empowers professionals who transform lives. Our 5,700 recreation and parks members and 2,800 registered fitness professionals support more than 95% of BC’s population. Through their essential work, communities across the province grow stronger, healthier, and more connected.
Our work is in the solution space. We bring people, knowledge, and resources together. We champion policy, empower and educate leaders, train fitness professionals, and deliver programs that create safe, active, and inclusive communities where everyone belongs.
Vision
We empower recreation and parks professionals to cultivate vibrant, active, and inclusive communities where everyone thrives.
Purpose
To connect and inspire professionals to build healthy and resilient communities through the power of recreation and parks.
guiding our work
BCRPA’s Strategic Outlook
2025-2027
Learn about the framework that guides our work in support of BC’s recreation, parks and fitness professionals.
This includes our commitments to reconciliation, increasing well-being through physical activity and access to nature, addressing climate change, and supporting belonging within our communities.
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The value we create is measured by the difference we make
BCRPA is an association of professionals who serve communities in every corner of the province.
Convene Solution Spaces
We bring together leaders from within our membership and across related sectors to network, collaborate and share solutions that support safe, vibrant and prosperous communities.
Educate & Empower Professionals
We design and host curated conferences and events. We equip recreation and parks leaders, fitness and aquatics professionals, and those supporting youth and older adults with the latest practices, tools, and technologies.
Activate Complete Communities
Through our membership, we support the delivery of recreation, parks and fitness programs that support safe, prosperous communities across the province where everyone can live, work and play.
Advocate for Social Investment
We advocate on behalf of member communities for social impact investment where it is needed most to secure a healthier, more resilient future for all.
Keep Generations Moving
We support the largest registry of fitness professionals in Canada, BCRPA Fitness, to deliver programs that keep people moving, connected and vital across every stage of life.
Champion Sustainability
We support our members to reduce impacts and strengthen climate-conscious management of parks, recreation facilities, and green spaces. They do this through land stewardship, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and biodiversity protection.
Our Team
Meet the dynamic team that brings BCRPA to life.
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Governance & Committees
Meet BCPRA’s purpose-driven leaders. Learn about the structure of our Association and opportunities to get involved
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Partners & Sponsors
Collaborate with us! Join us as a conference sponsor or exhibitor, or share an idea for how we can work together.
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Awards
Learn more about BCPRA’s Provincial Awards of Excellence and Student Awards & Scholarships including the latest recipients.
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Media
Find stories from our members. Dive into our recent media releases and connect directly with our media contact.
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Our History
BCRPA has built a legacy of leadership — fostering connection, expanding access, and influencing policy to advance recreation and parks as essential social infrastructure. We are in the business of shaping healthier futures where everyone belongs for generations to come.
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Healthy Living Matters
Healthy Living Matters showcases the people and programs creating healthier, more resilient communities across BC.
Developed by BCRPA, the site showcases stories of innovation and solutions for everyone — tools to inspire and encourage all British Columbians to live active, healthy and connected lives.
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If you would like to share your knowledge, research, innovative ideas and inspiring stories send your articles to [email protected].
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