The Cleveland Metroparks brought home its fourth national gold medal award Thursday for provided excellence service to cities parks.
Awarded by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the 2016 National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Park and Recreation Management is one of the highest professional awards available to parks and recreation agencies nationwide and involves a stringent qualification and judging process, according to NRPA's website and a Metroparks news release.
The award is the fourth win for the park district.
"This award validates that our vision, backed by our strategic plan is on target," said Chief Executive Officer Brian M. Zimmerman. "We are focused on enhancing recreational opportunities and growing trail connections, especially in Cleveland's urban core. Accessibility is a guiding principle in everything we do."
