Resource Links
The Arkansas Recreation & Parks Association is not responsible for maintaining and updating every link on this page. In some cases, website addresses can change frequently. Please let ARPA know of any expired links or notify us of other pages to link by contacting the executive director.
Providing links to web pages of other independent organizations does not equal an endorsement of that organization, its web page or its mission.
Amercian Hiking Society (National Trails Day)
Since its founding in 1976, American Hiking Society has been the only national voice for hikers – fighting to protect and preserve footpaths, preserve the natural areas that surround them, and promote hiking itself.
American Trails
We support local, regional, and long-distance greenways and trails, whether in backcountry, rural, or urban areas.
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
To protect, enhance and restore the natural enviornment for the well being of all Arkansans.
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Arkansas Forestry Association
The Arkansas Forestry Association is the only private, nonprofit organization that speaks for the entire forestry community in Arkansas. Our goal is to advance the cause of forestry, develop public appreciation for the positive environmental and econ
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas’s fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support.
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program identifies, evaluates, registers, and preserves the state’s historic and cultural resources and seeks to instill a preservation ethic in future generations of Arkansans. The agency also houses the Main Stree
Arkansas Municipal League
We are an instrumentality of municipal governments from throughout Arkansas.
Arkansas Turfgrass Association
To provide educational opportunities for turf professionals and to support the turf industry with grants and scholarships.
Arkansas Urban Forestry Council
AUFC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of urban and community trees.
City Parks Alliance
City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely dedicated to urban parks. It unites and serves a growing network of hundreds of civic and community leaders, government agencies, parks and recreation authorities, funders and others.
Earth Day
Information for Earth Day 10,000 climates changing events worldwide
Grants
A comprehensive list of recreation and park related grants
Indiana University Executive Development Program
For 47 years the Indiana University Executive Development Program has helped park and recreation professionals at the local, state and national level who are in front line, management, and leadership positions build and strengthen the fundamental skills needed to manage and lead in a public and non-profit setting.
Keep Arkansas Beautiful
The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) helps preserve the natural scenic beauty and quality environment of Arkansas through activities and programs for preventing litter, encouraging recycling and enhancing the state’s scenic values by promotin
Leave No Trace
The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people of all ages how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, and is the most widely accepted outdoor ethics program used on public lands.
National Arbor Day Foundation
We Inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
National Parks Conservation Association
Won’t you please help us assure the future of our beloved national parks – those special places set aside to protect and celebrate our country’s wildlife, history, culture and natural treasures?
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation is a voice for wildlife, dedicated to protecting wildlife and habitat and inspiring the future generation of conservationists.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
SCORP Survey
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) surveys. There are two surveys that are being distributed: resident survey and the provider survey. Access surveys information here.
The Nature Conservancy
Our Mission is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
The Trust for Public Land
The Trust for Public Land works with communities to ensure that everyone has parks, gardens, playgrounds, trails, and other natural places within a ten-minute walk from home.