The California Park & Recreation Society was founded in 1946, CPRS is a nonprofit, professional and public interest organization with over 4,000 members who create community by: - providing recreational experiences to individuals, families and communities - fostering human development - promoting health and wellness - increasing cultural unity - facilitating community problem solving - protecting natural resources - strengthening safety and security - strengthening community image and sense of place - supporting economic development CPRS membership is well-distributed, with 86 percent of park and recreation agencies in California boasting at least one CPRS individual member. In addition, over 175 park and recreation agencies are themselves CPRS members.