NRPA's Gold Medal Award

The Community Services Department was honored to be a finalist for the 2016 and 2017 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The award is presented by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Gold Medal Awards program honors communities in the U.S. that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. Applications are separated into seven classes, with five classes based on population, one class for armed forces recreation, and one class for state park systems awarded on odd numbered years. The Community Services Department is in the Class III category, which is for agencies that serve a population of 75,001 - 150,000 residents. Here are a few highlights from past applications about the different ways our Agency is benefitting our community:

Financial Assistance Program
Activity Guide
Teen Center
Community Gardens
Magical Bridge Mountain View
Youth Sports Organizations
Age-Friendly City Designation
Deer Hollow Farm
Beyond The Bell
10-Minute Walk Status
Trail System

Guiding Documents

Parks and Open Space Plan
Community Tree Master Plan
Burrowing Owl Preservation Plan