NRPS - Silver State Legacy Park Award

A Silver State Legacy Park is a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of
Nevada. These parks have endured the test of time and have become iconic to those who have visited, played
and rested on their grounds. Designation as a Silver State Legacy Park is the highest accolade the Nevada
Recreation and Park Society can bestow upon a park.

The NRPS Awards Committee recommends completing your submission using a word processor and copying the information into this web form. This form cannot be stopped and restarted; it must be completed in a single attempt.

For award criteria, CLICK HERE.

1. Submitting Individual Information *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Title

Company Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

2. Park Submission Information *This question is required.

Park Name
Location
Agency Director
Year Established
Original Acreage
Current Acreage

3. Park Narrative:
Please include a narrative describing why this park is deserving of the Silver State Legacy Parks designation. Include information regarding the park’s original amenities and design, current amenities, unique features, and natural characteristics.
*This question is required.

4. Park Significance:
Explain if the park played a significant role in environmental and/or cultural or heritage preservation within the community. Explain how the park and/or individual resources within the park relate to local or state prominence. *This question is required.

5. Park Historical Significance:
Describe any historic features or located within the park including any WPA/CCC work and/or any historic designations
*This question is required.

6. Park Advocacy:
Please describe any citizen support systems, initiatives or advocacy programs that support the park. *This question is required.

7. Park Recognition:
Please list previous awards given to park *This question is required.

8. Park Usage:
Please provide a summary of park usage and average annual attendance *This question is required.

Photos: 10 photos max [2 MB each]; each photo labeled with entry and agency name.

6-10 digital photos are required with the submission that document park history including unique, natural and historic features of the park. A video can be sent to via email representing the same is allowed; however, photos will still be required. Click Here to email the video link

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10. Please include letters of support from at least two of the following:

Resident or Park User
City or County Manager
Mayor or Commissioner
Park Advisory Board Member
Local Organization with ties to the Park
Chamber of Commerce
Local Historic Commission
Academic with specialization in landscape architecture, history, natural resources, etc.

*This question is required.

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11. Please include letters of verification of historic designation if applicable:

Nevada State Historic Preservation Office
Local Historic Commission if locally designated landmark

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12. Please include a copy of park site plan or master plan if available.

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13. Please include a timeline of park history noting major milestones, historic events, renovations & improvements, or natural disasters regarding the park (limit one page).

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14. Please include a narrative summary of 600 words or less for the award banner and website submission. *This question is required.

Please Acknowledge the Awards and Judging Conditions

15. AWARDS: Awards will be given in all winning categories as recommended by the review committee. Plaques will be awarded to the Park Agency. *This question is required.

Acknowledge

16. Judging: a 5 judge panel comprised of NRPS Professionals, ASLA Representatives, and Planning/Landscape Architects *This question is required.

Acknowledge

17. Award Winners will receive their award at the Award Ceremony during the 2019 NRPS Conference. *This question is required.

Acknowledge

18. All agencies/individuals submitting entries will be notified by email prior to the State Conference as to whether or not they have won an award. *This question is required.

Acknowledge

19. Marketing of Silver State Legacy Parks:
The submitting individual agrees on behalf of the agency that all parks designated as Legacy Parks will be included in marketing materials including rack cards, website, PSA’s and other collateral materials as appropriate. These materials will be used to promote the parks and their communities as a part of Heritage Tourism. Materials will be updated annually to include newly awarded sites. *This question is required.

Agree