Community Sports

Fields, tracks, courts, pools - they put the "unity" in your community.

Sports facilities are woven into the social fabric of every community. They serve as vibrant hubs for health, wellness, and engagement, bringing neighbors together to play, cheer, and connect. Our portfolio showcases a range of athletic facilities—both indoor and outdoor—designed to accommodate user groups of all ages and skill levels, from baseball, softball, soccer, and football to basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, running, and swimming.

From casual players to seasoned athletes, we develop spaces that celebrate community spirit while providing an accessible, collaborative, and practical design process. Together, let’s create facilities that put “unity” at the heart of your community.

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We have experience with baseball, softball, soccer, football, and field hockey fields, as well as multi-purpose fields serving many user groups.
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Our court portfolio covers basketball, volleyball, tennis and the all-popular pickleball – indoors or outdoors.
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Having designed many YMCAs, we have experience with indoor tracks and courts, swimming pools, fitness centers, spin class and yoga studios, and locker rooms.
Talk to a LaBella Expert
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Cristian Petschen
Public Venues Practice Leader

(704) 414-1712

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Bryan Fike, AIA
Racquet Sports Development Market Leader

(980) 985-0162

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Meghan Friedle
Civil Athletics Facilities Market Leader

(585) 295-6204

A Community-Driven Process

At LaBella, we create, rehabilitate, and improve upon the function, aesthetics, security, operation, maintenance, and accessibility of community sports facilities. But first, we listen – to your community leaders, stakeholders, members, and user groups. We utilize the most effective community engagement tools to gather input and build consensus toward addressing your goals for community health and wellness. Central to this process are our experienced planners and grant specialists, who play a critical role in guiding your project from vision to reality. With their expertise in grant identification and funding maximization, they use advanced visualization tools to inspire fundraising efforts and ensure every dollar works hard for your project.

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Equal Play for All

Our designs are as inclusive as they are innovative, thoughtfully balancing the needs of aging populations, active families, and recreational enthusiasts. That’s why we go beyond basic accessibility requirements, incorporating a universal design approach to ensure inclusivity for all. We’re committed to creating shared spaces that truly meet the needs of every individual and foster intergenerational use.

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A photograph of a studio intended for dance, yoga, and similar activities.
A photograph of people playing on an indoor basketball court.
An aerial photograph of a basketball court and tennis courts.

Sweating the “Small” Stuff

Functionality, safety, and security are foundational to our design approach. From parking, lighting, and seating to utilities, landscaping, and traffic circulation – our team is well-versed in the unique challenges of community sports facility design and how to create impactful, effective, low-maintenance solutions.

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A photograph inside of locker rooms
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A photograph of the exterior of a YMCA facility.
A photograph of multiple stationary bikes in a spin studio with televisions mounted on the walls.
An aerial photo of a playground and basketball courts in Millerton New York
A photograph of an indoor exercise space with artificial turf and surrounded by a walking track.
A photograph of an indoor pool.
A photograph from the second floor of a gymnasium that has a running track above it.
A photograph of an indoor exercise space with artificial turf. A walking track runs around it on the second floor.
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