History & Awards

History

The Geneseo Park District is a subdivision of the state of Illinois and is organized under the Park District Code of the state of Illinois; contributions made to the park district are tax deductible as a charitable contribution by the donor. It is its purpose to provide wholesome recreation opportunities that contribute to the Geneseo well-being of all citizens, by establishing and maintaining a comprehensive public park and recreation system. 

The Geneseo Park District was organized in May of 1953 by the vote of its people. The district encompasses some 144 square miles and takes in the City of Geneseo and parts of nine other townships (Hanna, Phoenix, Loraine, Osco, Atkinson, Cornwall, Munson, Edford, and all of Geneseo). It is governed by a board of 5 elected commissioners who serve 4-year terms.

Awards

  • 2024 Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency
  • 2024 IPRA Health and Wellness Exceptional Workplace Award
  • 2024 PDRMA Employee Wellness Award
  • 2024 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) 
  • 2023 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) 
  • 2022 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
  • 2021 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)

  • 2020 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
  • 2019 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
  • 2018 Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency
  • 2018 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
  • 2018 Illinois Park & Recreation Association Outstanding Facility & Park Award 
  • 2017 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) for 2016
  • 2017 Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)’s accreditation award 
  • 2016 Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)’s accreditation award
  • 2016 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) 
  • 2015 5 Star Pool Audit from Star Guard
  • 2014 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA)
  • 2013 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) 
  • 2012 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) 
  • 2012 Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency
  • 2012 Exceptional Workplace Award 
  • 2011 3 Star Aquatic Safety Award from Starfish Aquatics Institute
  • 2011 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) 

  • 2010 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA)
  • 2008 National Recreation and Park Association – Health & Fitness Promotion Award
  • 2006 National Recreation and Park Association – Great Lakes Region Partnership Award
  • 2004 Illinois Park and Recreation Association Outstanding Facility and Parks Award
  • 2002 Illinois Park and Recreation Association “Best of Show” – Website Design
  • 2001 Illinois Park and Recreation Association Outstanding Facility Renovation – Athletic Field
  • 2001 National Recreation and Park Association Outstanding Board Award

  • 1999 National Recreation and Park Association – Great Lakes Region Partnership Award Geneseo Central Theatre
  • 1999 National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Section Excellence in Aquatics Award
  • 1997 Illinois Park and Recreation Association Outstanding Facility Award Geneseo Indoor Pool
  • 1997 National Park and Recreation Association National Fitness City Award
  • 1996 Lorraine D. Wright Award for Excellence – Geneseo Indoor Pool
  • 1995 National Recreation and Park Association Kudos Marketing and Communication Award
  • 1983 Governor’s Home Town Award – Community Center

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