Community-Wide Park & Recreation System Planning 

To support healthy lifestyles and meet the evolving recreational needs of residents, communities are encouraged to develop or refresh their park system plans every 10 years, sometimes even required by state law. Parks, trails, and open spaces are vital to creating vibrant, livable, and resilient communities, enhancing physical health, social connection, and mental well-being. A well-crafted park system plan helps communities make informed decisions about where to invest resources to build a strong, future-ready network of recreational amenities. 

Our approach to park and recreation system planning is tailored and strategic, typically progressing through four key phases: system inventory, needs analysis, recommendations, and implementation. Community engagement is woven throughout the process to ensure the plan reflects local priorities and gains the support needed for adoption and execution. Our team brings a diverse mix of public and private sector experience, with deep expertise in planning, developing, and maintaining park and recreation infrastructure. We specialize in helping communities turn vision into action, starting with a strong, actionable plan.

An up-to-date park system plan can give agencies a competitive edge when pursuing grants and funding. It also empowers city staff to budget effectively, prioritize improvements, schedule maintenance, manage operations, and align projects with broader Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs).

Your community deserves great parks—let’s make it happen! Contact our parks, recreation, and open space experts to start planning.