Mission: 

To be the premier resource for information on issues and ideas supporting the role and responsibilities of Commissioners and Board Members. Enhance the abilities of commissioners and board members through educational and networking opportunities to be more effective.

Goals:

• To promote the advancement of the park, recreation and conservation movement throughout the state, through the development of strong individual and group citizen involvement and participation;

• To strengthen and expand the status, role, and effectiveness of all recreation-parks, boards and commissions for the accomplishment of greater public service;

• To promote the education of citizens and citizen’s groups as to the needs, opportunities and potentials of recreation, park and conservation services throughout the state;

• To encourage the most efficient and effective organization and administration of park, recreation and conservation services at all levels and to provide a continuous channel of communication at district, city, county, state and national levels;

• To work for the proper recognition and financial support of park, recreation, and conservation services at all levels;

• To establish policies as general guidelines for the direction of government in matters affecting recreation, parks and conservation;

• To implement and accomplish such programs or proposals consistent with the purpose of this organization.