Texas Recreation and Park Society1.0 (TRAPS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional and educational organization founded 70 years ago. TRAPS is committed to advancing the field of parks, recreation and leisure services in Texas, while advocating for enhanced recreation opportunities and the increase of public green space for Texans. TRAPS, serves as a clearinghouse of information on parks and recreation, fosters networking and promotes the sharing of information.
The National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) main office is located at
Ahrens NRPA Institute, 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia 20148. Their
phone number is (703) 858-2140. You
can also view the NRPA web site at www.nrpa.org
As an affiliate of NRPA, the Society provides continuing
education credits toward obtaining or maintaining
the national Certified Parks and Recreation
Professional (CPRP) credential and other certifications
such as the Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist (CTRS). TRAPS also offers the National
Playground Safety Institute’s (NPSI) Certified Playground
Safety Inspector Course, which provides the
most comprehensive and recognized training available
on playground hazard identification and risk
management. Details regarding certifications are
available from the TRAPS office
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department administers
several grants assistance programs to communities
for a variety of recreation and park purposes, including
the Texas Recreation and Parks Account,
which receives a portion of the state sales tax on
certain sporting goods. For additional information
visit www.twpd.state.tx.us.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is located at 4200 Smith School Road,
Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4800. You can also check out the Parks and Wildlife
Department's web site at
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
The TAAF is a non-profit organization established in
1925 to promote and organize amateur athletics in
the State of Texas. The members of TAAF are comprised
of Parks & Recreation Departments, individuals
and organizations who contribute time, energy
and effort in this endeavor. TAAF also holds the
Games of Texas sports festival for Texas amateur
athletes twice a year, Summer and Winter.
Michal Anne Lord, Ph.D., CPRP, TRS/TXC