Membership & Community

Build connections, discover opportunities, and be part of a professional community that helps you keep growing.

A community built to help you grow

TRAPS brings professionals together through membership, shared experiences, and opportunities to connect, contribute, and lead. Whether you are building your career, expanding your network, or looking for new ways to get involved, this community is here to support the work you do.

Membership Benefits

Access tools, connections, and professional support designed to help you grow, stay informed, and get more from your membership.

Membership Types

Find the membership option that fits your role, career stage, and goals within parks and recreation

Students & Emerging Professionals

Get connected early with opportunities, support, and experiences designed to help you build momentum in the field.

Benefits of TRAPS Membership

Connections that go beyond the event

Build lasting relationships with professionals across our field through membership, branches, committees, and shared experiences.

Professional growth with practical value

Access education, leadership development, and resources that help you build skills and keep moving forward in your career.

A stronger voice and a stronger community

Be part of a network that supports the profession, shares ideas, and helps move parks and recreation forward across our state.

Types of Membership

Whether you are a student, emerging professional, seasoned leader, or organization, TRAPS offers membership options designed to meet you where you are and support where you are headed.

Volunteer with TRAPS

Get more involved, build new relationships, and help shape the future of our community through volunteer opportunities across the organization.

TRAPS Branches

Connect locally through branches that bring professionals together for networking, shared learning, and support closer to home.

Our Regions

Find your region and stay connected to the people, opportunities, and updates shaping parks and recreation in your area.

Open Volunteer Opportunities

See where you can jump in, contribute your strengths, and make an impact through service and leadership.

Visit the Job Bank

Whether you are hiring or looking for what is next, the Job Bank helps connect great people with great opportunities across the field.