Academy of Leisure Sciences -- A community of more than 70 American and Canadian scholars dedicated to the academic study of issues related to free time, leisure, and recreation

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the value and development of Municipal Parks and recreation opportunities.

American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration -- An organization of distinguished scholars and practitioners committed to the advancement of the park and recreation field.

AAHPERD -- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

American Association for Leisure and Recreation -- The American Association for Leisure and Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of Americans through the promotion of creative and meaningful leisure and recreation experiences. AALR members include practitioners, educators, and students who are involved with a broad scope of professional issues including ethics, aging, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, travel and tourism, credentialing, leisure research, legislation and public information.

Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies (ANZALS)

Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance -- CAHPERD is a national non-profit membership organization committed to the health and well-being of Canadians. CAHPERD brings together teachers, administrators, researchers, coaches, students and others who have an interest in the fields of physical education, physical activity, health, fitness, sport, recreation and dance.

Canadian Association for Leisure Studies -- a relatively informal organization of Canadian and international scholars and practitioners who share an interest in recreation and leisure research and the delivery of leisure services, and who meet once every three years at the Canadian Congress for Leisure Research.

Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute -- The mission of the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute is to enhance the well-being of Canadians through research and communication of information about physically active lifestyles to the public and private sectors.

Canadian Parks/Recreation Association. Founded in 1945, the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association (CP/RA) is a national voluntary organization dedicated to the enhancement of quality community leisure services, lifestyles and environments for all Canadians through the efforts of its membership and allies in advocacy, information sharing, policy development and other national activities. CP/RA's goal is to be a national leader in positioning the benefits of recreation and active living on the social and economic agendas of Canada.

Committee on the Human Dimensions of Recreational Fisheries -- Texas A&M University

The Ecotourism Association of Australia is an incorporated non-profit organisation which was formed following Australia's first ecotourism conference in Brisbane in 1991. The national membership has grown rapidly and includes ecotourism operators and wholesalers, non-government organisations, government agencies who manage tourism in protected areas, academics and others interested in ecotourism.

Green-travel is a moderated internetwork electronic mailing list dedicated to the sharing of information about culturally and environmentally responsible, sustainable, travel and tourism worldwide, including ecotourism (eco-tourism) and adventure travel.

Human Dimensions of Fisheries Research Lab -- Texas A&M University

The mission of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association is "to provide opportunities that enhance the professional well being of its members and to be an advocate for the lifetime benefits of parks, recreation and conservation."

Leisurenet -- electronic mail list for discussion of leisure research-related issues

National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers -- NASORLO membership is composed of a single representative from each of the 50 states and 6 territories and commonwealths who work together to promote wise use of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Additionally NASORLO focuses on promoting increased funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

National Association of State Park Directors -- "the official home page of America's state parks."

National Recreation and Park Association -- "To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people."

Ontario Parks Association is committed to the advancement, protection and conservation of parks, open spaces and the environment. The OPA, a non-profit, charitable organiztion founded in 1936, offers services emphasizing quality and accessible education and professional development, networking, information, communication and advocacy.

Ontario Sports and Recreation Centre -- Serves as a focal point for the province's amateur sport and recreation community.

Physical Activity, Recreation and Active Living in Canada

Recreation Alberta OnLine is the source for Municipal Recreation and Provincial Recreation Agency information in the Province of Alberta with links to other recreation agencies in Canada and the world.

Recreation and Parks Association of New Brunswick

Recreation, Tourism and Sport Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers -- Includes instructions for subscribing to the RTSNET-L Internet discussion group.

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote, develop and facilitate parks and recreation opportunities throughout the province. S.P.R.A. is recognized as the provincial umbrella organization representing parks and recreation in Saskatchewan. S.P.R.A. manages the recreation division of the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation.

SPRE (Society of Park and Recreation Educators) is a part of the National Recreation and Park Association. Formed in 1964, this organization serves the needs of park and recreation educators throughout the United States and Canada.

Sports Tourism International Council -- The purpose of the Council is to foster research and identify information on the role of sport in tourism, to provide career oriented tourism sport individuals with a "professional association" and to interlink tourism and sport organizations, groups, and other sectors directly and indirectly related to sports tourism.

Study Group on the Geography of Sustainable Tourism (International Geographical Union) -- Includes a membership directory, instructions for subscribing to the study group's mailing list, and archived editions of the TOURISTinfo newsletter.

USDA Forest Service Research

Virginia Recreation and Park Society is a state-wide professional society of over 1500 members and is affiliated with NRPA. The home page contains Society information, links to other sites, and information on the RECNET leisure professional listserv.

World Leisure and Recreation Association -- WLRA is a world-wide non-governmental organization with United Nations consultative status. It is dedicated to discovering and fostering conditions for the pursuit of those leisure and free time experiences which most fully enhance the lives of persons and their communities. For forty years the Association has pursued this goal by encouraging research, education and leisure programming through specialized commissions and task forces; publications; and international conferences, seminars and training courses. It attracts persons whose professional or avocational interests fall in such domains as art and culture, tourism, sport, and children's play.