The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. (ORFA) is a not-for-profit provincial recreation organization with over 4,000 card bearing members. Membership within the O.R.F.A. includes representatives from municipalities, educational institutions, government agencies, First Nations, community recreation boards, private recreation facilities and business and industry. The Association provides a variety of services to its members including professional development activities, networking, regional information workshops, access to a recreation Facilities Library, formal recognition through professional designation and registration programs, trade shows and exhibits, a job search service, publications and resource information.
Ontario Parks Association (OPA) is committed to civic beautification, the advancement, protection and conservation of parks, open space and the environment as we practice "Protecting Tomorrow Today"® in the province of Ontario. OPA, a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1936, offers services emphasizing quality and accessible education and professional development, networking, information, communication and advocacy for persons participating in the parks services.
The Sports Turf Association (STA) is a not-for-profit professional association which was conceived in 1987 when a broad segment of the turf industry endorsed its need. Of particular concern was the need to minimize and avoid injury to participants using athletic facilities where they relate to sports turf. More than two decades later, the STA continues to promote better, safer sports turf through innovation, education and professional programs, encouraging and supporting research and the communication of research results and the interaction with allied organizations.