SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies recognizes Sioux Falls Park and Recreation as one of the best nationwide.
Parks head Don Kearney says of 14,000 agencies only one percent earns nation accreditation.
Kearney says the Parks and Rec had to fully meet 37 fundamental standards and at least 85% of 114 nonfundamental standards. The City met all fundamental standards and 96 percent of the remaining standards.
Kearney says residents can be proud of the fact that the departmenthas accomplished a standard that is rare in the industry.
Parks and Rec has been accredited since 2010 and the reaccreditation lasts through 2015.