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Memberships & Affiliations

Memberships and Affiliations

Premier Park & Play has been in the past and is proudly associated with many organizations, including the following:

Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA)

The “Boston” Society of Landscape Architects is the Massachusetts and Maine chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). BSLA is a community of landscape architects and designers, students and teachers and all those who create outdoor spaces.

Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association (CTRPA)

To support the recreation and park profession and steward the future of public parks and recreational opportunities in Connecticut in order to promote active lifestyles, livable communities, and quality of life for all who call Connecticut home. 

The Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association, Inc. is a 501 (C)3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the promotion, development, and improvement of all recreation and parks services within the state of Connecticut. 

International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA)

The International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association is a non-profit, membership, trade association. In addition to membership for manufacturers of public play equipment and surfacing materials, we extend membership to consultants and suppliers related to the industry. IPEMA also provides a product certification program for public play equipment and surfacing materials.

Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC)

Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children is a professional membership association that works to increase access to high-quality early childhood education and to advance a diverse, well-prepared, and well-compensated early childhood profession. With over 1,500 members, MAAEYC is the largest membership organization in the state of Massachusetts for early childhood professionals and is committed to providing programs and services that equitably meet the needs of young children, their families, and early childhood professionals. We are an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Massachusetts Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA)

MRPA is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, development and improvement of all recreation and park services within Massachusetts. The organization is comprised of professionals representing Community, Therapeutic, Student, Private, Non-Profit, Commercial, Armed Services, Commissions and Boards and Lay Persons in the field of Parks and Recreation Services.

Maine Recreation and Park Association (MRPA)

Central to it’s core purpose is the understanding that quality park systems and recreation programs are vital components of a healthy community. The MRPA membership is made up of municipal and state employees in park and recreation service delivery, therapeutic recreation providers, educators, commercial recreation and related businesses, citizen board members, students and park friends agencies.

National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.

New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA)

NEAHMA’s membership consists of owners and management agents who represent over 50,000 units of affordable housing throughout New England complimented by a strong contingent of associate vendor members. As an organization representing affordable housing professionals, NEAHMA addresses housing issues at the national, state and local level. 

MISSION STATEMENT: To facilitate communication and build relationships between it’s members and agency partners to provide quality training and education on regulatory, legal, legislative and management related topics and to promote quality affordable housing.

New England Park Association (NEPA)

New England Park Association’s mission is to assume a leadership role in coordinating and facilitating sustained involvement and support for the park management industry by educating, enhancing, and promoting diverse opportunities for the New England Region. 

New Hampshire Recreation and Park Association (NHRPA)

For more than 50 years, the New Hampshire Recreation and Park Association has promoted and advocated the development and administration of recreation and park services, without discrimination, by means of educational seminars, meetings, conferences, and worked to improve recreation and park activities in New Hampshire.

Northeast Campground Association (NCA)

Offering campground resources for Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland campgrounds.

Rhode Island Recreation and Parks Association (RIRPA):

Association dedicated to supporting recreation and park associations throughout Rhode Island.

Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA)

The mission of the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association is to provide training and resources to help Vermonters to “Create Community through People, Parks and Programs.