On October 13 the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department achieved re-accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Fort Wayne Parks and Rec Department is one of only eighty-eight park and recreation agencies in the country to currently hold national accreditation. This notable accomplishment was announced in Salt Lake City, UT at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) 2009 Congress and Exposition.
The process of re-accreditation is extensive and took several months to accomplish. After completing the application process, the agency developed a detailed self-assessment report followed by a visit to Fort Wayne by a team of experienced park and recreation professionals. Finally, a review was conducted by CAPRA and re-accreditation was formally conferred by the Commission.
Every five years, an accredited agency must be thoroughly reviewed to ensure continued compliance with the accreditation standards that have been established by the Commission. These standards represent all areas of operation for parks and recreation departments. National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to respond to 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient operations. To become accredited, agencies must fully meet 36 standards deemed fundamental to a quality agency and at least 102 of the remaining standards.
The Commission is comprised of representatives from the National Recreation and Park Association, the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, the International City/County Managers Association, American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation, the Armed Forces Recreation Society, and the Council of State Executive Directors.
Visit Chamber member Fort Wayne Parks and Rec online at www.fortwayneparks.org.
The process of re-accreditation is extensive and took several months to accomplish. After completing the application process, the agency developed a detailed self-assessment report followed by a visit to Fort Wayne by a team of experienced park and recreation professionals. Finally, a review was conducted by CAPRA and re-accreditation was formally conferred by the Commission.
Every five years, an accredited agency must be thoroughly reviewed to ensure continued compliance with the accreditation standards that have been established by the Commission. These standards represent all areas of operation for parks and recreation departments. National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to respond to 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient operations. To become accredited, agencies must fully meet 36 standards deemed fundamental to a quality agency and at least 102 of the remaining standards.
The Commission is comprised of representatives from the National Recreation and Park Association, the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, the International City/County Managers Association, American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation, the Armed Forces Recreation Society, and the Council of State Executive Directors.
Visit Chamber member Fort Wayne Parks and Rec online at www.fortwayneparks.org.
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