Gurnee Parks gets state honor

The Gurnee Park District received Distinguished Accreditation from the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association after completing an intensive review program in the fall of 2010.

The goal of the Illinois Distinguished Accreditation program is to improve the delivery of recreation services to the residents of Illinois through a voluntary comprehensive evaluation process. The desired result is to improve the quality of life for Illinois residents and to recognize those agencies that provide this quality service.

“I am so very proud of our board and staff for their efforts in making Gurnee Park District a Distinguished Agency. Their skill, professionalism and dedication to excellence have made this possible!” said Libby Baker, park board president.