Title
Special Recognition - Spotlight on Parks
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize 2016 awards and accomplishments received by Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize National Parks & Recreation month in July and highlight awards and accomplishments received by the Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department
Staff Contact:
Paul Simmons, Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8462
Presenter(s):
Paul Simmons, Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
In advance of National Parks & Recreation Month in July, this special recognition will highlight the following awards and accomplishments received by the Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department in 2016:
• Olympia Parks Stewardship Program
- Learning Resources Network (LERN) People’s Choice Award
- REI Grant
- Washington Recreation and Park Association Spotlight Program Award
• WRPA Citizen Citation of Merit - Bob & Bonnie Jacobs
• Olympia Arts in National News - American Craft Magazine
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) - 2016 Gold Medal Award Finalists
Attachments:
None