Membership

Central Oak Park Neighborhood Association (COPNA) is a voluntary membership association for all residents of Central Oak Park. As stated in our Bylaws, the goal of COPNA is to: promote a sense of community for our neighborhood; forge working relationships with the City of Saint Petersburg; foster civic participation; promote beautification and pride in the neighborhood; maintain, enhance and encourage quality housing that reinforces the character and charm of our neighborhood and provide a focal point for all neighborhood issues that affect a significant number of our residents.

Why should you join COPNA and be involved?

• Opportunity to learn about and discuss issues affecting our neighborhood such as community resources, crime information, transportation, planning, zoning and variances.
• Meet and network with your neighbors (Need a babysitter? Who trims your trees? Can you watch my house while I'm away?).
• Attend social events (porch parties, December holiday event, neighborhood clean ups).
• COPNA represents you to the City and elected officials, and the City listens to a strong neighborhood association. The strength of the association is in numbers.
• Ability to vote at meetings and serve on committees and/or the Board of Directors.
• Communicate your concerns or ideas to the neighborhood (speak at a meeting, serve on a committee).
• Give back to your community. COPNA participates in charitable events such as Carefest, which helps neighbors in need of having work done to their homes.
• Contribute to our neighborhood pride!

Join COPNA to support your neighborhood, to be informed and to participate.

Household memberships are $20 annually. 

Membership renewals are due January 1 of each year and are valid for one calendar year. All memberships paid for on or after September 1 are valid for the remainder of that calendar year and the following calendar year, e.g., a membership purchased on September 20, 2025 would be good for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. Dues for that household would not need to be paid again until January 1, 2027.

We are a self-governed community of committed volunteers. Your membership is necessary and appreciated.
 

What does my business membership include?

• A listing on COPNA website Business Member Directory page.
• Business Members can join the closed Central Oak Park Facebook group and post advertisements on the page (maximum of 1 per week).
• Opportunity to attend monthly association meetings and distribute business literature, pamphlets, samples, coupons, giveaways and/or business cards
• Ability to include a promotional item in our welcome bags, which are distributed to new neighbors; thereby, increasing your exposure in our neighborhood.
• The right to vote at association meetings and elections.
• A voice in neighborhood plans and programs.
• Network at membership meetings.
• Opportunity to do a short sales / info presentation at membership meetings.
• Attend COPNA social events like porch parties or our annual December Holiday Event.

Business Memberships are $40 annually. Our calendar year runs Jan. 1 - Dec. 31. Membership renewals are due January 1 of each year and are valid for one calendar year. All memberships paid for on or after September 1 are valid for the remainder of that calendar year and the following calendar year, e.g., a membership purchased on September 20, 2025 would be good for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. Dues for that business would not need to be paid again until January 1, 2027.