Welcome to MTRPA
The Montana Trails, Recreation and Park Association supports and celebrates your role in the parks & recreation field. We are glad to have you here!
Our mission is to serve our members and support their efforts to enhance Montana’s quality of life by promoting growth, preservation, and development of recreation services, tourism, and parks to benefit the health and well being of our people, our communities, our economy and our environment.
Membership
Learn more about membership with the MTRPA and the benefits of joining our Association.
Conferences
Ready to network and learn from parks and recreation professionals throughout Montana and beyond?
Meetings
Quarterly Board Meetings are open to all. Voting is for members only. See when our next meeting is.
Job Board
Our Job Board is available for non members and members to view. Job posting is for members only.
News You Can Use
See the most recent posts and updates from the MTRPA. Want more? Check out more News.
MTC & Legislative Report from Bob Walker
Montana Trails, Recreation and Parks Association Mid-Year Meeting October 2, 2024 Montana Trails Coalition (MTC) and Legislative Report The MTC Board of Directors now includes
GRANT OPPORTUNTIES
Right now, there are several opportunities to tap into unprecedented federal funding for trails, walking and biking. With the quick pace of these grant opportunities—some
2024 Montana Senior Olympics
2024 Montana Senior Olympic Games Missoula, Montana September 12 – 14th, 2024 2024 Registration will End on August 24th, 2024, at 11:59pm. This year’s games
Mid Year Meeting Announcement
MTRPA Mid-Year Meeting October 2, 20241:00 pm – 2:30 pm MLCT in West Yellowstone, MTHoliday Inn & Old Faithful Lodge in West YellowstoneIn Person Room
2025 MTRPA Conference Dates Announced!
Get your calendars out and save the dates April 7 – 10, 2025 for our MTRPA Annual Conference in Bozeman, Montana! Stay tuned for details
Quarterly Board Meeting – June 13th at 3pm
View Recording Quarterly Board Meeting on June 13th at 3pm – 4:30pm. Our board meetings are open to non-members. This is a great opportunity for
Parks are iconic staples in our communities.
Trails connect community to the outdoor world.
Recreation brings community together.
Yet, funding and road blocks constantly threaten these important entities.
MTRPA is on a pursuit to help support those who preserve and utilize our parks, trails, and recreation resources across the state while supporting the growth of our professional industry behind the scenes of these beloved areas and programs.
Most Recent Job Postings
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Recreation Programmer – Programs and Events
- Kalispell, MT
- City of Kalispell Parks and Recreation
- Full Time
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Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
- Kalispell
- City of Kalispell
- Full Time
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Urban Forestry IRA Grant Technician
- Billings, Montana
- Billings Parks and Recreation Department
- Full Time
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Recreation Superintendent
- Kalispell
- City of Kalispell
- Full Time
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City of Umatilla, Parks & Recreation Director
- City of Umatilla, OR
- The City of Umatilla
- Full Time
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Your parks, your recreation, and your trails need your support!
Our membership opportunity gives individuals, groups, organizations, and commercial businesses the chance to support their state’s parks and recreation association. By becoming a member of the Montana Trails Recreation and Parks Association, you are supporting our mission.