The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the premier parks and recreation advocacy agency in the country (www.nrpa.org). The NRPA offers two separate certifications for professionals in the field. The first is the Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and the second is the Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE). Taken from NRPA website:
The CPRE establishes a national standard for managerial, administrative and executive parks and recreation professionals. This mastery-level credential focuses on the practical knowledge and current real-world skills necessary in today’s changing park and recreation environment. In order to sit for the CPRE exam, candidates must possess a current CPRP Certification and have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional full-time manager experience or have a Master’s degree or higher and 4 years of professional full-time manager experience.
Our Parks and Recreation Director, Eric Bacon, has had his CPRP certification for several years now. Recently, he took the CPRE exam and passed it with flying colors. He became only the 3rd person in New York State and the 157th person in the country to achieve this distinction. Eric has done outstanding work here in the town of Camillus and I am proud to let the community know of his accomplishments. His dedication and passion is unwavering as he continues to pursue opportunities to advance his knowledge. What makes a community is its people and I want to congratulate Eric for his commitment in assisting in making ours stronger.