Lombard Park District



	In 2009, the Lombard Park District received the National Recreation and Park Association's National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management. This award is presented by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and is given to the best parks and recreation systems in the nation. “The National Gold Medal Award is the most prestigious award a park district can receive,” said Executive Director Paul Friedrichs. “The Lombard Park District is proud to share this honor with the residents of Lombard.” The award was presented to the Park District at the 2009 NRPA Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The National Gold Medal Award honors communities throughout the United States that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development, and agency recognition. Each agency is judged on its ability to address the needs of those it serves through the collective energies of citizens, staff and elected officials.