2023 annual accomplishments

The 2023 Annual Accomplishments showcase the significant milestones achieved by the Downers Grove Park District in delivering outstanding parks and recreation experiences to the community. This year marked a period of significant progress and engagement with record-level participation and a series of notable achievements.

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Previous accomplishments

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Awards

  • Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency
    • 2021 by Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
    • 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 For its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
  • Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) Accreditation Award
    • 2011 to 2013; 2014 to 2017 In Recognition of its Loss Control Program Review - Excellence Level A
  • Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
    • 2021: Professional of the Year awarded to Bill McAdam
    • 2020: Exceptional Workplace Award
  • Illinois Association of Park Districts
    • 2020 PowerPlay! Grant: $1,000
  • ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum
    • 2019: Awarded a Level I Accreditation
  • Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Best of the Best
    • 2019 Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Gordon Goodman
  • Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase Awards for Marketing, Design & Public Relations
    • 2023 1st Place Overall
    • 2022 1st Place Overall
    • 2021 Social Media Campaign (1st Place)
    • 2019 Logo (1st Place)
    • 2019 People's Choice Award
    • 2019 Brochure Series (3rd Place)
    • 2014 Electronic Communication
    • 2014 Website (1st Place)
    • 2011 Outstanding Submission - Print Communication
  • Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Outstanding Program or Special Event Award - Division II
    • 2014 Ongoing Program for the Movie Magic: Celebrating 86 Years of the Tivoli Theatre Exhibition
  • Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Outstanding Sustainability and Conservation Program Award
    • 2015 Division I Environmental Education - Lyman Woods Apiary Program
  • Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Outstanding Facility and Parks Award
    • 2011 Fishel Park - Veterans Memorial Pavilion
  • American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award
    • 2012 Environment Less Than $5 Million - Barth Pond Shoreline Improvements
  • Association of Midwest Museums
    • 2023 Best Practice Award for 1846 Israel Blodgett House
  • Illinois Association of Museums (IAM)
    • 2012 Award of Excellence for Making Girl Scout History Exhibition
    • 2016 Award of Excellence for Virtual Tour Digital Project
    • 2023 Award of Superior Achievement for Building/Site Preservation for the Restoration of the 1846 Israel Blodgett House
  • Award of Merit
    • 2011 History Camp on the Road Program
    • 2014 Catalog Homes of Downers Grove Exhibition
    • 2015 Movie Magic: Celebrating 86 Years of the Tivoli Theatre Exhibition
    • 2015 Photographic Re-Housing and Digitalization Project
  • The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas
    • 2018 Best Green Fleet - #43