Agency Accreditation
The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) recognizes park and recreation agencies for excellence in operation and service.
ABOUT
Charged with providing high quality services and experiences, park and recreation agencies across the United States turn to CAPRA Accreditation as a credible and efficient means of achieving these goals, while providing assurance to the public that the agency meets national standards of best practice. The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accredits departments and agencies that provide park and recreation programs and services.
Agency accreditation is available to all entities administering park and recreation systems, including municipalities, townships, counties, special districts and regional authorities, councils of government, schools, and military installations. Click here for more information about CAPRA Accreditation.
To view a video highlighting the process and benefits of agency accreditation, click here.
RESOURCES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For more information about CAPRA activities including changes to the accreditation program, please see the information below. The CAPRA Memos, sent following the Commission's spring and fall meetings, are distributed to all accredited agencies, appliants, and CAPRA visitors via email.
LEARN MORE
The CAPRA Handbook and CAPRA Standards, found within the
Resources Section, provide comprehensive detail about the agency accreditation program. For direct assistance, please email
capra@nrpa.org or phone (703) 858-2150.