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IFPRA (International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration) Asia Pacific is a non profit making organisation with headquarters in the United Kingdom. It maintains contacts throughout the world with national professional bodies representing parks, recreation, amenity, cultural, leisure and related services. The official language of the Federation is English, but other languages are also used. Over forty nations are represented within IFPRA. The Federation has no political affiliations.

IFPRA was established in London during 1957 at the time of the first International Congress in Parks and Recreation.

The Federation's main Aims and Objectives include the advancement of parks, recreation, amenity, cultural and leisure services through representation and the dissemination of information, the adoption of internationally acceptable training and qualification standards, the promotion of relevant research, the establishment of national recreation and park associations, the promotion of the conservation ethic and the reduction of pollution, the encouragement of efficient use of resources, the organisation of international congresses and meetings, the publication of a journal or bulletin, the international exchange of students and professionals, the establishment of regional sectors where appropriate.

For more information on IFPRA Asia Pacific, please visit our About IFPRA page.

Information about the IFPRA & IFLA signing of Memorandum of Understanding at the recent Ifpra Asia Pacific Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, can be found at our Press Release page.

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