Cherokee County parks host national CAPRA accreditation site visit
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County Parks staff welcomed a CAPRA site visit team and described the long process toward reaccreditation; officials said the certification signals adherence to national best practices and cross-departmental standards.
Cherokee County officials welcomed a Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) site visit team at the June 2 Board of Commissioners meeting as the county seeks to maintain national accreditation for its parks and recreation program. Parks Director Worley introduced the visiting panel and Community Services Agency Director Brian Reynolds said the accreditation shows the agency follows nationally recognized standards.
"It's evidence to you that our agency is operating within those best practices," Reynolds said, describing the certification's reach across planning, finance, human resources and other county departments. Staff noted that fewer than about 200 agencies nationwide and 14 in Georgia hold CAPRA accreditation, and that Cherokee Parks previously passed the majority of CAPRA standards during the 2021 review.
The site visit team will send its findings to the commission that makes final accreditation decisions before the national conference. Commissioners and staff said maintaining accreditation underscores accountability, improves operations and highlights the department's long-term investments in service and professionalism.
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