Parks & Recreation

Inspiring activities, connections, and respite in our communities.

Bold visions—we aren’t afraid to create bold visions for new and comprehensive state-of-the-art public and private parks and recreation facilities. We also re-imagine the existing, giving new life to parks and recreation spaces and places. These areas of activity, gathering, and respite are perhaps the most cherished social and natural resource amenities in our collective communities.

To create a comprehensive unified vision that reflects a brand, theme, and unique sense of place, we synthesize existing conditions with context cues, programming needs, and planned multi-use amenities. Often located in highly regulated environments, these spaces must be carefully analyzed from a regulatory, design, and ecologically sensitive perspective. Regardless of scope, scale, and nuance, LaBella has the range of expertise to bring parks and recreation projects from vision to construction.

Immersive renderings paint the picture of possibilities for clients, stakeholders, and community members.
Not just a destination—our park designs aim to evoke emotion and encourage recreation.
Sustainable infrastructure design transforms parks into vibrant, resilient spaces for all to enjoy.
Talk to a LaBella Expert

Andy Rymph, PLA
Northeast Practice Leader

(518) 266-7323

Chip Cannon, PLA
Southeast Practice Leader

(704) 414-1520

All Services at Play
It’s our landscape architects who see the picture and the possibilities. They partner with clients through the visioning, planning, and design process.
Environmental scientists respond to concerns around wetlands, habitats, permitting, and even hazardous materials.
Our planners help gather critical community input and assist clients with obtaining project funding. Photo Credit: Karl Beard | National Park Service
Civil engineers carefully design infrastructure to support the project needs and vision. This includes provisions for sustainable stormwater management, site circulation, utilities, water, and wastewater.
Park amenities such as trailheads, comfort stations, and pavilions are designed by our architects and structural engineers.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers provide feasible designs for bathhouses, splash pads, and fountains including lighting for safety and security.

Troy One Monument Square

Renderings help our clients, and their stakeholders and community members, see what is possible for an underutilized space.
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