The Park District of Oak Park has been named a 2025 Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award winner. This prestigious recognition is awarded to the top 10 percent of aquatic safety teams that exceed industry standards for risk management and aquatic safety.
This award is presented by Ellis & Associates, the global leader in aquatic safety and risk management. To validate our lifeguards and aquatic facilities are held to the highest standard, Ellis & Associates conducts three audits each summer. These evaluations include unannounced site visits and live-action drills and rescue simulations.
To earn Platinum recognition, recipients had to:
- Achieve ‘Exceed Industry Standards and the Standards of the Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program’ on all audit scores.
- Score 97.78% or higher on all Lifeguard Observations, Supervisor Observations, and VAT Observations Exceeded the Ellis & Associates Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program Standards
Congratulations to our outstanding aquatics team for their commitment to safety and for delivering an exceptional summer season.
