Accreditation & Awards

Accreditation
Awards

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has earned national accreditation for its innovative parks and recreation programs and strong management from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). Accreditation was earned in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2020. M-NCPPC is one of a select few accredited park and recreation agencies in the U.S.

Accreditation Process

Accreditation includes an application process, a detailed self-assessment report, and an agency visit by a team of experienced park and recreation professionals. Finally, a review is conducted by CAPRA before accreditation is granted.

National accreditation is based on an agency’s compliance with 154 standards. To achieve initial accreditation, an agency must comply with all 36 Fundamental Standards and 106 (90%) of the 118 Non-Fundamental Standards, and 112 (95%) of the 118 Non-Fundamental Standards upon reaccreditation.

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National Gold Medal Winner for Excellence

Prince George’s County has the best parks and recreation agency in the country! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is the only six-time national Gold Medal winner for excellence in parks and recreation management in the nation. Eligible agencies must be Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accredited, meeting more than 154 standards.

In addition, the Department of Parks and Recreation and its staff have won numerous other prestigious competitions.

Accreditation Process

National Gold Medal Winner for Excellence

National Awards

Regional Awards

Local Awards