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Promote excellence in current and future parks and recreation professionals through advocacy, networking, education, and training.

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Review COVID-19 Resources for Washington Recreation & Park Professionals

We know it has been hard to navigate the new normal presented by COVID-19. WRPA is committed to supporting the parks and rec community through this tough time. Take some time to check out our selection of resources you and your city/agency can use to help re-open your facilities and parks and keep your community safe.

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Reimbursement Opportunities!

Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) will reimburse the cost of up to 5 WRPA Member registrations or an equivalent combination, not to exceed $445 per WCIA member. Reimbursement funding is available upon program completion. Questions, please contact WCIA Member Services at [email protected].

The Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA) provides scholarships to help its members attend pre-approved workshops and trainings. RMSA Scholarships are only available to current members of the RMSA. Members must submit an application, prior to attending an event, for consideration of scholarship approval by RMSA staff. RMSA Scholarships provide reimbursement of registration costs only for trainings intended to improve risk management skills or reduce liability and property risk exposures and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. To find out if your city or town is eligible, please contact [email protected] or call (360) 753-4137.

Enduris will provide a scholarship/reimbursement for the cost of one registration, per Enduris member, for the Full Series or an equivalent combination, not to exceed $189. Please contact Sindy Joseph [email protected] for follow up.

Washington County Risk Pool (WCRP) members are eligible for up to $189 reimbursement per county for either Full Series registration or a combination of Single Session registrations. Reimbursements are limited to one per member county, not to exceed $189. The WCRP asks that you please contact your county risk manager if you wish to utilize a scholarship. To learn more about the WCRP scholarship program or to find out if your county is eligible, please contact [email protected].