Rolling Meadows Park District celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2018, having been formed in 1958. The District has been widely recognized for their excellence in parks and recreation management, having been awarded Distinguished Park and Recreation Accredited and Excellent Level A status from the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and Distinguished Budget recognition from the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association since 2014. In addition, the District has been a finalist five times for the National Gold Medal award for excellence in parks and recreation management, most recently in 2019. It is an impressive feat, and further evidence of the District’s commitment to creating a high-quality park experience for its residents.