The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are proud to announce that Ray Bivens, Director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P), will begin his term serving as Chair of the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) on September 15, 2025, at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Annual Conference. CAPRA is the only national accreditation body for park and recreation agencies across the United States. Comprised of an 18-member board, CAPRA provides quality assurance and improvement to accredited agencies, ensuring excellence in management, operations, and service to communities. Bivens, a Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE) and one of 125 Fellows nationally in the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration previously served as the Secretary and Chair-Elect for the CAPRA Commission. “Having one of our own lead CAPRA at the national level is a tremendous honor for St. Mary’s County,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “It speaks to the expertise, leadership, and commitment of our Recreation and Parks Department, and reflects the high standards our county brings to serving the community.” St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks achieved CAPRA accreditation in September 2022, placing it among only about 2% of park […]
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