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Brooklyn Center Swim Program Receives National Honors:

(CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) - Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation has received national recognition from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), earning the 2026 Innovation in Equity Award for its Reciprocal Swim Lessons program. The award recognizes park and recreation agencies across the country that are creating innovative programs that strengthen communities and expand access and opportunity. Brooklyn Center was honored for a swim program designed to remove barriers to water safety education while building confidence,…