National Parking Association

NPA is the leading trade association for the parking industry in North America representing the interests of public and private parking sector leaders and professionals.

Our Mission: To serve as the market leader in parking industry research, education and programs that advance the industry and its professionals.

We support advancing the interests of the private and public sector in parking technology, sustainable mobility, certification, advocacy, research and education. Founded in 1951, NPA has more than 2,500 members and represents all facets of the parking industry. NPA is a 501 (c) 6 non profit trade association, based in Washington, D.C.

What We Do:

• Quality education, networking, and advocacy to assist our members in navigating the complexities of the parking industry.
• Strategic Information, Education and Networking. We provide facility managers, owners, operators, investors, and others in the industry the information they need to operate in today’s market.
• Industry Research. NPA’s high-quality research provides strategic information so that members can focus their efforts on providing exceptional customer experiences and can take advantage of emerging market trends.

• 20/09 National Parking Association's 65th Annual Convention & Expo Kicks Off in Atlanta
• 02/09 National Parking Association Announces 2015 Innovation Award Winners
• 31/07 National Parking Association Honors Parking Industry’s Most Influential Young Professionals
• 14/04 National Parking Association Announces Parking Strategy eBook
• 01/04 National Parking Association Launches New Awards Program Honoring Influential Young Professionals in Parking
• 21/10 National Parking Association Kick’s Off 63rd Annual Convention and Expo with Most Education, Exhibits & Attendance
• 10/10 City Park's Tim Leonoudakis is Featured Speaker at The National Parking Association's 2014 Convention and Expo
• 16/07 National Parking Association Releases White Paper Outlining the Evolution of Car Sizes in the United States
• 17/06 National Parking Association Releases White Paper Outlining the Evolution of Car Sizes in the United States
• 14/10 National Parking Association’s Parking Demand Report Highlights Growth
• 09/10 National Parking Association Kicks-Off 62nd Annual Convention & Expo with Cisco Executive Keynote, Record Attendance
• 15/07 Affinity Benefit Program for Members with Pronto Payroll Card
• 09/07 Parking, Business and Economic Leaders Headline National Parking Association’s 2013 Convention and Expo
• 22/05 National Parking Association Releases White Paper Outlining Accessibility Regulations and Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Recharging Stations
• 07/05 National Parking Association’s Parking Magazine Wins Two Prestigious Gold Hermes Creative Awards
• 11/04 National Parking Association Relaunches Parking Magazine as Industry Management and Operations Journal
• 05/04 Don Monahan named Prestigious PCC Fellow by the National Parking Association
• 03/04 National Parking Association Kicks Off Five City Parking Power Network Tour April 10 in Columbus, Ohio
• 26/03 National Parking Association Parking Magazine Wins Service Industry Advertising Award
• 19/03 National Parking Association Announces Parking Power Network Tour Sponsored by LAZ Parking
• 05/02 National Parking Association Releases 2012-2013 Parking Industry Purchasing Power Report
• 22/10 National Parking Association Announces Release of 2012 Parking Industry Technology Trends Report
• 18/10 National Parking Association Announces First Innovation Award Winners
• 17/10 National Parking Association Names Jeff Wolfe Chairman of the Board of Leading Parking Industry Trade Group
• 28/06 National Parking Association Elects Impark’s Julian Jones to Board of Directors
• 05/06 National Parking Association and National Valet Parking Association Announce Agreement to Merge
• 04/05 National Parking Association Announces Industry Partnership Program