illinois
2026
ADVERTISING RATE CARD PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N MAGAZINE FAST FACTS:
5,200 6 $575
magazines printed/mailed
issues published annually, in both print and online
NEW advertising rates – as low as
Numerous high-impact advertising opportunities!
IP&R readers can help you grow sales! Impressive Purchasing Power Our members are responsible for more than 54,500 park sites. They have direct purchasing authority for programming, products, and services needed for: • 337,620 acres of land • 4,312 baseball and softball fields • 3,740 playgrounds • 3,022 tennis/pickleball courts • 2,394 picnic areas • 1,684 volleyball courts • 1,642 soccer fields • 1,106 gardens/horticulture centers
Hyper-Targeted Readership Base Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine and Buyer's Guide readers are active members of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA). They are the elected officials and professionals who run the daily operations of the state’s park districts, forest preserves, conservation areas, special recreation associations, and recreation departments. Our more than 5,200 readers include commissioners, executive directors and superintendents who have direct authority for park and recreation agency budgets across the state. That represents more than $1 billion of combined spending. Surveys show that 95 percent of IAPD and IPRA members regularly read the magazine. More than 39 percent have contacted advertisers for more information, and 41 percent have purchased products or sought bids based on magazine advertisements. Illinois park and recreation decision-makers WILL see your ad!
ILLINOIS PARK & REC AGENCIES BY THE NUMBERS
$337,000,000
Amount agencies spend annually on capital construction with in-state businesses State agencies have paid IL businesses
$475,000,000 for agency operational budgets
68,000
Number of people our members employ
• 906 health clubs & recreation centers • 860 hiking, jogging & nature trails • 818 beach, boating & fishing areas • 377 swimming pools and water parks • 376 ice rinks • 364 arts centers • 337 bike & BMX trails • 196 sled hills
IAPD and IPRA memberoriented websites receive more than 450,000 combined hits each month. www.ilparks.org www.ilipra.org
• 150 golf courses • 112 museums • 88 driving ranges • 87 skate parks • 67 dog parks
The official magazine of Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park & Recreation Association
• 22 zoos
www.ilparks.org • www.ilipra.org