Who We Are:

CAPRCBM was founded in 1968.  It is governed by an eighteen member board of Directors composed of elected officers and directors who are park and recreation commissioners and/or board members of city, county, or special recreation and park districts.  Directors, representing northern and southern California, are elected for staggered three year terms.

CAPRCBM is affiliated with the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).  These relationships provide CAPRCBM members the same benefits that professional members receive.

Each year, the Association awards scholarships to deserving California college and university students majoring in recreational or leisure studies programs. Educational workshops and seminars are presented to p&r commissioners/board members by CAPRCBM on various topics on a self-sustaining basis.  Also, the Association supports state and federal legislation of interest and concern to park and recreation agencies.  Members are kept abreast of such legislation and have ample opportunities to actively participate in this program.

CAPRCBM provides many avenues to meet and discuss p&r issues and problems with city, county, and special district commissioners, board members and professionals throughout the state and to become acquainted with what is happening in other communities.  Communication with peers brings knowledge about current issues affecting parks and recreation, and opportunities to share state-of-the-art programs and events with colleagues and  explore innovative and fundraising idea-sharing.