News Blip: Best Managed Park System Goes To ARIZONA
Awarded By The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Arizona State Parks and Trails Is Honored To Receive The Gold Medal Award
PHOENIX – Arizona State Parks and Trails won the Gold Medal for best managed state park system in the nation from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The award was announced September 26th, 2017 during the national NRPA conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. "This is a tremendous achievement that benefits everyone in our state – from residents to tourists," said Governor Doug Ducey. "Winning the Gold Medal is a testament to the hard work, collaboration and innovation that Arizona State Parks and Trails demonstrated to get us to this point."
Executive Director of Arizona State Parks and Trails Sue Black comments on the achievements, "This Gold Medal win is not just about the staff of Arizona State Parks and Trails, this is about everyone in Arizona who contributes to our success or gets to enjoy our beautiful parks. It’s a huge honor to be considered the best-managed state park agency in the country, and we hope everyone will get out and see these amazing parks first-hand." The Gold Medal Award honors state park systems throughout the United States that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management and innovative approaches to delivering superb park and recreation services with fiscally sound business practices.
Check out the full press release right here at Arizona State Parks & Trails.
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