Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department Named Among Top Four Parks and Recreation Agencies in the Nation

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation is recognized among the top four Parks and Recreation Agencies in the nation serving populations of more than 400,000, earning national recognition for excellence in parks and recreation management.

The honor was presented by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration during the National Recreation and Park Association Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

"I am incredibly proud and honored to be part of this team. This recognition reflects the dedication of our Parks and Recreation staff, volunteers, partner agencies and supporters and our commitment to continually improving the way we serve our community. Being recognized among the very best in our profession is a tremendous achievement for our entire department," said Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Cirillo.

This marks the ninth time Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation has been named a Gold Medal Finalist, including two Grand Plaque Awards, the highest honor in the profession.

The National Gold Medal Award recognizes public park and recreation agencies and state park systems that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management, innovation and the delivery of outstanding park and recreation services through fiscally sound practices.

This recognition reflects Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation's continued commitment to providing exceptional parks, programs and recreational opportunities for the community.

For more information on the National Gold Medal Awards, visit www.aapra.org or www.nrpa.org.