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Membership Benefits
Join a growing community of over 7,000 professionals working to advance the benefits of quality parks and recreation programs in Ontario. Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds including recreation, parks, fitness, sport, facilities, the environmental sector, aquatics, therapeutic recreation, camping, and arts and culture. Our strength lies in this diversity.
Together, we envision a future for Ontario where every person has equitable access to vibrant communities, sustainable environments, and personal health.
Join PRO to gain access to exclusive benefits designed to elevate your career in the sector, from hire to retire.
Education and Training
Discounts on PRO Expedition Education Conference and Trade Show, webinars, workshops, our Parks and Recreation Management Certificate program, and more.
Advocacy and Research
Access to pre-budget submissions, sector-related data and reports. Policy analysis, legislative changes and advocacy with government.
Job Mart
Access to sector-related job opportunities and discounts on Job Mart postings. Get your jobs to market faster and attract top talent.
Networking and Recognition
Enjoy in-person or virtual networking opportunities, apply to our Board of Directors and submit to the PRO Awards of Excellence program.
Communications
Access to exclusive sector-related content via our digital newsletters, NewsBrief, Advocacy in Action, and member-direct emails.
Funding
Keep up-to-date with the latest grant programs and funding opportunities to support your work, sent directly to you.
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Browse through our membership options and select the one that fits your needs.
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Membership Plans
Membership Fees
Community Agency Memberships
Municipal and Indigenous Community Memberships
Notes
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Membership fees effective January 1, 2025.
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Memberships are valid for the calendar year in which payment is made.
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Memberships are non-refundable and are non-transferable.
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Community Agency and Municipal/Indigenous organizations receive one (1) 50% discount code per organization for use at 2025 PRO Expedition Education Conference and Trade Show (PRO EX). Discount codes are for use during early-bird registration only. Space is limited.
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Corporate members receive two (2) complimentary Trade Show floor passes for 2025 PRO EX (valid on the day of Trade Show and do not include meals, breaks, breakout sessions or social events).
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Member pricing available for PRO events, workshops, webinars and training during 2025.
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Compare Membership Plans
Membership Plan | Fee (plus HST) | Number of Members Included |
|---|---|---|
Post-Secondary | $470 | All program faculty and students |
Corporate | $900 | 3 |
Group | $260 (per person) | 3-9 |
Individual | $270 | 1 |
Membership Plan | Fee (plus HST) | Number of Members Included |
|---|---|---|
Post-Secondary | $470 | All program faculty and students |
Corporate | $900 | 3 |
Group | $260 (per person) | 3-9 |
Individual | $270 | 1 |
Community Agency Memberships
Membership Plan | Fee (plus HST) | Number of Members Included |
|---|---|---|
Level 3: Serving 200,000+ | $3,590 | All Staff |
Level 2: Serving 50,000 - 199,999 | $1,910 | All Staff |
Level 1: Serving 0 - 49,999 | $1,120 | All Staff |
Community Agency Memberships
Membership Plan | Fee (plus HST) | Number of Members Included |
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Level 6: Population 500,000+ | $11,780 | All staff and elected officials |
Level 5: Population 300,000 - 499,999 | $8,970 | All staff and elected officials |
Level 4: Population 175,000 - 299,999 | $5,780 | All staff and elected officials |
Level 3: Population 75,000 - 174,999 | $3,780 | All staff and elected officials |
Level 2: Population 10,000 - 74,999 | $2,010 | All staff and elected officials |
Level 1: Population 0 - 9,999 | $1,180 | All staff and elected officials |