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Lombard Park District National Gold Medal Award Application 3 What makes your agency "Outstanding"? Please cite 3 specific examples that capture the outstanding nature of your agency as you serve your unique community. RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE: The District has been recognized on a state and national level for excellence in operations and services. Recognitions include NRPA's CAPRA Accreditation, Illinois Distinguished Accreditation, GFOA's Budget and Financial Reporting Awards, 5 Star Aquatic Safety Awards, and 1st Place State Marketing Showcase Honors. These accomplishments provide recognition and set the foundation of the District's exceptional services to the community. LILACIA PARK: The District is home to world-renowned, 8.5 acre horticultural showcase, Lilacia Park, containing over 700 lilacs, 30,000 tulips, flowering trees, a greenhouse, a coach house dating back to the civil war, and .57 miles of ADA accessible, permeable brick pathways. Over 15,000 people descend upon Lilacia during Lilac Time, a free two week celebration. Lilacia is a constant reminder of Lombard's commitment to social equity, open space and conservation. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY LEADS TO NEW ATHLETIC CENTER: Community surveys confirmed Lombard's desire for a universally designed athletic facility without asking for additional tax dollars. Ten years of financial planning allowed this $9 million jewel to be constructed with a focus on the health and wellness of our residents. Lilacia is a constant reminder of Lombard's commitment to social equity, open space and conservation. OUTSTANDING AGENCY