Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Achieves National Accreditation from CAPRA

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). This recognitionconfirms that Columbia County’s Parks and Recreation department is operating according to the national standards of excellence, demonstrating its commitment to providing top-quality services and amenities to the community.

Dennis Hodges, Deputy Division Director of Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events, expressed his pleasure and pride in the achievement of the accreditation, saying, “We are very proud to have achieved CAPRA accreditation. This is a significant accomplishment for Columbia County and the hard-working employees who are committed to providing the community with the highest level of parks and recreation services.”

This was echoed by John Luton, Community Services Division Director of Columbia County Parks, Recreation, & Events, stating “CAPRA accreditation demonstrates our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in Columbia County. With approximately one percent of parks and recreation agencies across the nation earning CAPRA accreditation, this accomplishment puts us in good company with others at the elite level throughout the country.”

The CAPRA accreditation serves as a validation of Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events' commitment to excellence and constant improvement. The accreditation affirms Columbia County’s compliance with the best practices of operational management and quality assurance at the national level. Moreover, it is a valuable measure of the quality of the department's operation, management, and service to the community.

Located in Georgia, Columbia County Parks & Recreation and Events provides a vast array of parks, recreational services, and events to enrich the lives of its residents and visitors. The CAPRA accreditation validates the department's dedication to excellence and links Columbia County with the elite level of parks and recreation agencies throughout the United States.

For more information about Columbia County Parks & Recreation and Events, please visit their website at https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/180/Parks-Recreation-Events.