The Chicago Park District won the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ first place “Best of the Best Awards”.
The award recognizes the Chicago Park District for its support of the arts and its partnerships with artists and arts organizations to enhance the quality of life in Chicago communities. The Best Green Practices Award was presented to the Chicago Park District in recognition as the best conservation and recreation agency in the State of Illinois.
Established in 1928, IAPD is a nonprofit service, research and educational organization representing more than 415 park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies throughout Illinois.
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