Achieving Excellence for All of You
Award-Winning Parks &
Programs
The work is its own reward. We are delighted to provide an outstanding park district for over 50,000 community members across 72 parks in the district. Simply knowing that you are visiting us, spending your quality time outdoors, and reconnecting with the real moments that truly matter is what matters most.
Awards & Honors
Awards & Honors
Being recognized for that effort is extraordinary, and we are so proud to bring
these awards home to all of you.
NPRA’s Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies
Awarded: 2013-2017, 2018-2022, 2023-2027
Illinois Distinguished Park & Recreation Agency Award
Awarded: 2000-2005, 2006-2011, 2011-2016, 2017-2022, & 2022-2028
GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Awarded: 2013-2024
IAPD Best of the Best Awards
Best of the Best Award 2025: Outstanding Citizen Volunteer – Dave Negrete; Best of the Best 2024: Intergovernmental Award and Outstanding Citizen Volunteer – Stephanie Felber; 2023: Honored Professional Award – Craig Talsma
Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce Public Sector of the Year
Awarded: 2013, 2015 & 2018
Starguard Aquatics Institute 4-Star Quality Award
Awarded: 2014-2019, 2021-2025
Village of Hoffman Estates Proclamations
Awarded:July Parks & Recreation Month – 2015, 2017, 2019, National Kids to Parks Day – May 2019-2025, Craig Talsma Day – June 28, 2022
National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park & Recreation Management
Awarded: 2009, 2023
Finalist: 1989, 1990, 1991, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2022, 2023
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Makilahok
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