A W A R D S & G R A N T S

G F O A A W A R D

The Park District received the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the 21st consecutive year. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

The Carol Stream Park District is the recipient of a Community Development Block Grant through DuPage County to cover a portion of the Community Park improvements that have been planned through input from the surrounding residents during the Master Planning Process. The District plans on beginning renovations in late spring of 2023, with the majority of improvements to be completed by year end.

The District applied for a OSLAD Grant (Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development) through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in 2022 Just recently awarded in March 2023, this grant provides $400,000 towards a renovation of the park to include: new accessible playground, new parking lot, a pickleball court and improved fields

The recreation department was awarded the PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. This funding supported the purchase of equipment for new ninja classes within our gymnastics program area.