Recreation Administration

Offers the Local Recreation Improvement Grant (LRIG)—a competitive program providing funding for upgrades to community recreation facilities such as parks, playgrounds, and sports fields. Important for students studying facility planning and community recreation development.

Focuses on fostering statewide recreation programs, ensuring professional competency, promoting playground safety and accessibility, coach certification, and obesity prevention efforts.

Oversees environmental protection and outdoor recreation planning across the state. Offers grants, education, and strategic initiatives and volunteer opportunities in environmental education and recreation planning.

Manages state parks, forests, recreation areas, and historic sites, offering opportunities in program planning, volunteer coordination, permit processing, and natural resource management.

Focuses on venue and event management, including arenas, stadiums, and convention centers.
Relevant for students interested in event and facility management.

A leading organization providing research, standards, certification, and advocacy for parks and recreation professionals.

Industry association with resources related to outdoor recreation, camping, and leisure travel.

Supports professionals involved in outdoor recreation planning and management.
Provides research articles and professional development materials.

The CMP designation is a globally recognized certification that demonstrates expertise in event planning, management, and execution.

Credential offered by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Validates knowledge and skills in parks and recreation management

Certification focusing on playground safety standards and inspections
Offered through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA)

Credential for professionals working in therapeutic recreation
Offered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

Focuses on maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities
Provided by agencies like NRPA or local/state organizations