Georgia's park system is one of three finalists for a national award. Georgia's system of 63 parks is competing against those in Tennessee and Utah for the "Gold Medal Excellence in Park and Recreation Management" award. It will be given by the National Recreation and Park Association. The winner will be announced September 26th.
The park systems are nominated for their long-range planning, managing resources and the environment, program development and volunteerism.
Georgia parks encompass over 84-thousand acres of natural areas. 10-million people visit Georgia parks each year.
The park systems are nominated for their long-range planning, managing resources and the environment, program development and volunteerism.
Georgia parks encompass over 84-thousand acres of natural areas. 10-million people visit Georgia parks each year.
