ICMA's Excellence Award for Programs for the Disadvantaged in Memory of Carolyn Keane recognizes a local government that has enhanced the quality of life for the disadvantaged, including homeless citizens and people with AIDS. ICMA presented the 2003 award in the 50,000-and-under category to Oak Park, Michigan, and City Manager James D. Hock for the Lessenger Community Park. This article describes the Lessenger Park Program, a collaboration among the city, school district, an area nonprofit, a private benefactor, and residents that brought a community park to an economically-disadvantaged neighborhood. Learn more about ICMA's Annual Awards program.