2007
5-Star Rating - Starfish Aquatics Institute StarReview, evaluation of lifeguard competency and performance in
Prevention, Surveillance, Emergency care, Aquatic rescue, Professionalism and personal safety.
Host agency for the 2007 National Recreation and Park Association Congress & Exposition, September 25-29, Indianapolis, IN.
Finalist, National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, awarded by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Tree City USA
2006
Excellence in Youth Sports Award, presented by the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) and Athletic Business magazine, honoring outstanding organizations nationwide that do superior jobs of conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all participants – including children, parents, coaches and officials.
Finalist, National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, awarded by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Indy Parks Director Joseph Wynns honored by the Indiana Sports Corporation and the Indiana Black Expo receiving the 2006 Rev. Charles Williams Award for his outstanding service to youth
Tree City USA
2005
Finalist, National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, awarded by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Indy Parks Director Joseph Wynns named President-Elect of American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA)
Millennium Trail Designation – Federal Trails Program – Monon Rail Trail
Major Taylor Velodrome hosted the 2005 U.S. Masters Track Cycling Championships
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Canal Tow Path Greenway named "Top 10 Trails" by Fitness Magazine (July 2005)
The AARP listed the Central Canal Towpath in the
Top 4 "Hikeable and Likable" destinations nationwide
Eagle Creek Reservoir was the site of the NCAA Rowing National Championships
2004
Indy Parks Director Joseph Wynns named to the Board of Trustees of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Indianapolis selected as the Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Sportstown for the state of Indiana
American Hiking Society & Dupont Cordura, Honorable Mention -Indy Greenways
National Excellence in Aquatics Award from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for demonstrated excellence in planning and managing diversified aquatic services in cities with a population over 650,000 people
Tree City USA
2003
Received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and recreation Agencies (CAPRA)
Platinum Award, Ellis Lifeguard and Associates for exceptional lifeguarding operation
National Geographic Kodak Award: Outstanding Achievement Indy Parks Greenways
Indianapolis Monthly Best Walking Trail: White River Wapahani
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The Monon Trail listed as one of the top 10 Local Secrets, Big Finds in Indiana by Travelocity.com
Eagle Creek Reservoir was the site of the NCAA Rowing National Championships
2002
Indianapolis Women's Choice Award: favorite bicycle path- Monon Trail
National Recreation Trail Award: Monon, Pleasant Run, Central Canal, and White River Greenways
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