The Washington Recreation and Park Association is the leading source for programs and activities that contribute to healthy and vibrant public recreation and park agencies.  Its members rely upon the association for relevant services, information, guidance and professional education. 

WRPA is a strong community that provides its members with networking, mentoring, sharing of expertise and communication to enhance their professionalism.  It is recognized statewide as the voice of the profession and is a strong advocate for funding and public policy to support public facilities and programs.  It does this through an effective government relations program utilizing both professional counsel and grassroots member involvement.  The association maintains strong relationships and strategic alliance with partner organizations.  It enjoys good relations and provides targeted communications with citizen volunteers and elected leaders who oversee parks and recreation programs.  WRPA has an active and visible public communications program that stresses the value of its programs for stronger and healthier communities.  It has a public reputation for good environmental stewardship.

 Its members have a good understanding of the association’s purposes and mission.  They are involved and participate in programs and governance activities of the association at a variety of different levels.  Agency administrators are supportive of their staff’s participation in WRPA activities.  The WRPA governance system utilizes a strategic ongoing process that assures the best use of association resources.  The association is financially stable, has a diversified income base, and employs responsible financial policies.  WRPA’s professional staff is competent, well trained and appropriately compensated.  They work in an environment that is safe, adequately equipped and technologically sophisticated.