About RPO
Recreation Professionals of Ontario was formed in 1984 by a group of Activity Professionals in Central Ontario who were interested in providing a forum for education, networking, and standard setting.
Since 1984, RPO has been recognized by the Ministry of Health as a professional group for leisure/recreation providers.
RPO was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1992. An established board of directors represents all regions in Ontario. Members of the board of directors and executive are elected officials from the RPO current membership.
Our Mission
Recreation Professionals of Ontario is committed to the professional development and support of its members involved in recreation services for seniors.
Our Values
Professional Development
To provide excellent professional development opportunities in education, certification, and other professional issues.
Public Relations
To ensure a clear network of communication between members, other professionals, and government agencies.
Professional Resources
To establish standards, guidelines, and other resources that will enhance members' professional roles and career development.
RPO is divided into four separate regions: East, Central, South and North.
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| CENTRAL REGION | EAST REGION | SOUTH REGION | NORTH REGION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancaster, Aurora, Bolton, Brampton, Downsview, Etobicoke, Flamborough, Hamilton, Keswick, King City, Maple, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, North York, Pine Grove, Port Credit, Rexdale, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stoney Creek, Stouffville, Streetsville, Sutton West, Thornhill, Toronto, Unionville, Waterdown, West Hill, Willowdale, Woodbridge | Ajax, Akwesasne, Alexandria, Almonte, Amherstview, Bancroft, Bath, Belleville, Bethany, Bobcaygeon, Bourget, Bowmanville, Brighton, Brockville, Campbellford, Cannifton, Cannington, Carleton Place, Casselman, Clarington, Cobden, Cobourg, Consecon, Cornwall, Delora, Deseronto, Embrun, Fenelon Falls, Gananoque, Gloucester, Haliburton, Hammond, Kars, Kemptville, Kingston, L'Orignal, Lakefield, Lancaster, Limoges, Lindsay, Long Sault, Madoc, Marmora, Maxville, Merrickville, Milford, Millbrook, Minden, Morrisburg, Napanee, Nepean, Newcastle, Newington, North Lancaster, Norwood, Odessa, Omemee, Orleans, Oshawa, Ottawa, Oxford Mills, Pembroke, Perth, Peterborough, Pickering, Picton, Plantagenet, Port Hope, Port Perry, Prescott, Renfrew, Rockland, Sarsfield, Seeley's Bay, Selby, Smith's Falls, Stirling, Sunderland, Trenton, Uxbridge, Vankleek Hill, Warkworth, Whitby, Williamsburg, Winchester | Ailsa Craig, Amherstburg, Aylmer, Beamsville, Belmont, Blenheim, Brantford, Brunner, Brussels, Burlington, Cambridge, Chatham, Chatsworth, Chesley, Clinton, Courtland, Delaware, Delhi, Dorchester, Dresden, Dundas, Dunnville, Durham, Dutton, Elmira, Essex, Exeter, Fergus, Feversham, Fordwich, Forest, Fort Erie, Fruitland, Galt, Georgetown, Goderich, Grand Bend, Grand Valley, Grimsby, Guelph, Hagersville, Halton Hills, Hanover, Harriston, Hensall, Ingersol, Kincardine, Kitchener, Komoka, Lambeth, Leamington, Lion's Head, Listowel, London, Lucknow, Markdale, Maryhill, McGregor, Meaford, Milton, Milverton, Mitchell, Moorefield, Mount Forest, Mount Pleasant, Nanticoke, New Hamburg, Niagara Falls, Niagara on Lake, Norwich, Oakville, Ohsweken, Orangeville, Owen Sound, Palmerston, Paris, Parkhill, Petrolia, Port Colborne, Port Dover, Port Stanley, Preston, Puslinch, Ridgetown, Ridgeway, Sarnia, Seaforth, Shelburn, Simcoe, Southampton, St. Catharines, St. George, St. Jacobs, St. Mary's, St. Thomas, St. Williams, Stratford, Strathroy, Tavistock, Tecumseh, Thamesville, Thornbury, Thorold, Tilbury, Tillsonburg, Vineland, Walkerton, Wallaceburg, Wardsville, Waterloo, Watford, Welland, Wiarton, Windsor, Wingham, Woodslea, Woodstock, Zurich | Alliston, Barrie, Beeton, Blind River, Bracebride, Bradford, Cochrane, Coldwater, Collingwood, Corbeil, Creemore, East Alliston, Elmvale, Englehart, Espanola, Garson, Gore Bay, Gravenhurst, Haileybury, Hearst, Huntsville, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Kenora, Kilworthy, Kirkland Lake, Massey, Mattawa, Midland, North Bay, Orillia, Parry Sound, Pentanguishene, Port Loring, Red Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Schumacher, Stayner, Stroud, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Trout Creek, Val Caron, Wikwemikong |