Agenda Item - 2024-03-05 - Number 11.3 - Presentation - CAPRA Accreditation for Parks Department 11 .3
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LAKE OSWEGO PARKS & RECREATION JOINED AN ELITE
GROUP OF PARKS AND RECREATION AGENCIES IN 2023
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OregonCommission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
Let it be known that
The City} of Lake Oswego Parks&Recreation
has fully demonstrated its commitment to the park and recreation field by complying
with a body of standards deemed essential to the quality of services delivered and
the professionalism of its operational system,and hazing accomplished
One of 205 best management practices is hereby,upon recommendation by the members of the
Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies,conferred
agencies Agency Accreditation
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WHAT IS CAP RA ?
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Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies
CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for
park and recreation agencies and is a measure of an
agency's overall quality of operation , management, and
service to the community. This distinction indicates that an
agency has met rigorous standards for managing and
administrating lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety,
and services .
WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF CAPRA ?
NRPA NATIONAL RECREATION
The process for accreditation involves a formal �► AND PARKASSOCIATIDN
application , self-assessments, a site visit by a team of
trained volunteers that results in a written report, and a
hearing with the commission to grant accreditation .
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Those significant dates were : _- f.
• March 2023 - Finished all evidence of compliance
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• April 2023 Self assessment completed -: 4011;
• May 2023 - Visit from CAPRA officials
• June 2023 - Completion report and hearing a`
• October 2023 - Meeting for final accreditation & award
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN
ACCREDITED AGENCY ?
BENEFITS FOR THE PUBLIC :
• Assurance and validation of well-administered services under
approved professional practices
• Potential for external financial support and savings to the public
• External recognition of a quality governmental service
• Holds an agency accountable to the public and ensures
responsiveness to meet their needs
• Improves customer and quality services
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN
ACCREDITED AGENCY ?
BENEFITS FOR THE AGENCY :
• Public and political recognition
• Increased efficiency and evidence of accountability. Answers the question, "How are
we doing?" through extensive self-evaluation
• Identifies areas for improvement by comparing an agency against national standards
of best practices
• Enhances staff teamwork and pride by engaging all staff in the process
• Creates an environment for regular reviews of operations, policies, and procedures
and promotes continual improvement
• Emphasizes the importance of written documentation of policies
and procedures
Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service.
10 CHAPTERS
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1 .0 AUTHORITY, ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY 6.0 PROGRAMS & SERVICES
2.0 PLANNING 7.0 FACILITY & LAND USE
3.0 ORGANIZATION & 8.0 PUBLIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION
4.0 HUMAN RESOURCES 9.0 RISK MANAGEMENT
5.0 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10.0 EVALUATION
LOPR RECEIVED 153 CREDITS OUT OF THE 154 TOTAL
Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service.
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Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service.
WE COULD ONLY HAVE DONE THIS THROUGH
THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS
THANK YOU TO:
City Council
City Manager' s Office
City Attorneys Office
Finance
Human Resources
Police & Fire
Parks & Recreation Staff
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