Amusement park industry associations and enthusiasts groups

This is a list of amusement park industry associations and enthusiast groups.

International associations

• AIMS International: Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers
  • Founded in 1994
• IAAPA: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
  • Founded in 1918.
• TEA: Themed Entertainment Association
  • Founded in 1991 as a worldwide association of themed attractions.

Regional associations

• MRPA: Maryland Recreation & Parks Association
  • Founded in 1945.
• NEAAPA: New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
  • Founded in 1913.
• NJAA: New Jersey Amusement Association
  • Founded in 1956.
• PAPA: Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association
  • Founded in the early 1930s.

Enthusiast associations

• ACE: American Coaster Enthusiasts
  • Founded in 1978.
• AAPM: American Amusement Park Museum
  • Founded in 2006.
• NAPHA: National Amusement Park Historical Association
  • Founded in 1978.
• National Carousel Association
  • Founded in 1973.