Established in 1978, the Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP) mission is to provide education, consultation, and advocacy in recreation and facility operations. As a not-for-profit with a volunteer board of directors, dedicated staff members, and a community made up of 60+ associate members and 1 400+ passionate members. We offer a wide range of courses in arena operations, pool, parks and sport fields, building maintenance, leadership, policies and risk management. As well as amazing opportunities such as our annual conference and trade show for recreation professionals and education symposium. Members have access to a variety of digital and print resources which include logbooks, webinars and a quarterly magazine.

We are committed to creating educational programs that cater to individuals and facilities across Alberta and beyond, to serve the needs of our members and community. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills, connect with industry peers, or stay up to date on the latest trends in recreation, AARFP is here to support you every step of the way.