For more than 60 years the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) has been enhancing the lives of the citizens of Johnson County through its parks, quality programs, professionalism, and response to developing trends. The District's contributions to the personal lives of Johnson County's citizens have earned the District local appreciation and national acclaim including receiving the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in 2017. Each year, the district records more than 7 million park visitors and over 2 million recreation participations in over 4,000 programs.