Parks and Recreation

Master Planning

Community Visioning & Goal Setting

Needs assessments

Five-year & Capital Improvement Plans

Grant eligibility Planning

Land Use & Regulations

Zoning & Land-use Compatibility

Environmental Regulations

ADA Compliance

Safety & Risk Management Standards

Physical Site Analysis

Topography & Grading Constraints

Soils & Drainage

Vegetation & Habitat

Utilities & Access Points

Environmental & Cultural Analysis

Ecological sensitivity & Conservation Value

Tree Preservation

Historical & Archaeological Resources

Feasibility & Phasing

Budget Realism

Construction Phasing

Maintenance Capacity

Public Engagement

Workshops & Charettes

Surveys & Outreach

Youth & Stakeholder Input

Programming Integration

Events & Festivals

Classes & Leagues

Seasonal Adaptability

Overall Park Layout

Circulation Systems

Zoning of Active vs. Passive Uses

Sightlines & safety Visibility (CPTED)

Hardscape Design

Plazas & Gathering Spaces

Walkways, Bridges, Boardwalks

Seating, Walls, Steps, and Terraces

Softscape & Planting Design

Trees, Shrubs, & Groundcovers

Native and Adaptable Plant Palettes

Shade Stratagies & Microclimates

Active Recreation

Athletic Fields (soccer, baseball, multi-use)

Courts (pickleball, tennis, basketball)

Skate Parks and Pump Tracks)

Passive & Wellness Recreation

Walking Loops & Trails

Yoga Lawns & Quiet Spaces

Gardens & Contemplative Spaces

Play & Youth Design

Inclusive & Universal Playgrounds

Nature Play & Adventure Play

Splash Pads & Water Play

Trail Design

Shared-use Paths

Natural Surface Trails

Accessibility Compliant Routes

Greenway Planning

Regional trail connections

River & Utility Corridors

Safe Routes to Schools & Neighborhoods

Safety & Risk Management

Lighting & Visibility

CPTED Principles

Emergency Access

Operations & Maintenance Planning

Durable Materials

Maintenance Access

Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Technical Documentation

Construction Drawings

Specifications

Opinion of Probable Construction Costs (OPCC)

Construction Phase Services

Bidding Support

Construction Administration

Quality Control

Performance Measurement

Use & Activity Metrics

User Satisfaction & Experience

Observation & Behavioral Mapping

User Satisfaction

Post-opening Surveys

Community Feedback Portals

Staff Debriefs

Adaption & Future Improvements

Utilize the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)