The City of Rockville’s Department of Recreation and Parks has been named a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, placing the city among a select group of agencies recognized nationally for their programs, facilities and community services.
Rockville is competing in Class IV, which includes agencies serving populations between 30,001 and 75,000 residents. The other finalists in the category are agencies from Ohio, Illinois and Oregon. The National Gold Medal Award program, established in 1965, recognizes excellence in areas including planning, resource management, environmental stewardship, programming and organizational leadership.
Rockville has previously been recognized by the program, earning the Grand Plaque Award in 1994 and finalist honors in several years, including 2025 and 2026. Winners will be announced at the National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia.
