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?
Job Board
Our Job Board is available for non members and members to view. Job posting is for members only.
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.
News You Can Use
See the most recent posts and updates from the MTRPA. Want more? Check out more News.

P&R Grant Programs Overview Slideshow
Our Legislative adviser, Bob Walker, shares with us a slideshow that Carissa Beckwith, Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Trail Stewardship Program Manager, shared at the

2022 Membership Open!
It is that time of year again! MTRPA 2022 Membership is now open for registration! Our new website includes member only content that you won’t

Rails-To-Trails BIL Trail and Active Transportation Funding Opportunities
Find attached a document from the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy with good information about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL), Trail and Active Transportation Funding Opportunities. Rails-To-Trails professionals will

MTRPA 2022 Conference Registration
City of Great Falls Park and Recreation is excited to host the Montana Trails, Recreation and Park Association annual conference April 3rd – 6th at

Webinar Recording: Unlocking the Power of Nature For All
Key Takeaways: Explore why access nature for all is important Key challenges and barriers to high quality recreation access for all abilities on Montana’s lands

Important Conference Updates
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS The MTRPA continues to work hard at keeping our communities and members safe. Given the current climate of COVID-19 and the Delta variant,
Most Recent Job Postings
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Superintendent of Developed Parks & Trails
- Missoula
- Missoula Parks and Recreation
- Full Time
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Open Space Program Manager
- Missoula
- Missoula Parks and Recreation
- Full Time
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Events & Community Coordinator
- Livingston, MT
- Park County Fairgrounds & Parks
- Part Time
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Parks, Recreation and Open Lands Director
- Helena, MT
- Helena Parks & Recreation
- Full Time
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Summer Camp Director
- Whitefish, Montana
- City of Whitefish Parks & Recreation
- Temporary
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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 mission.