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PARKS + RECREATION

Park and recreation environments give identity and economic benefit to cities and sets a stage for civic activities that enhance social interaction while promoting health and wellness. Our experience of estimating over 130 park and recreation projects encompasses a wide range of project types such as new community centers, visitor center renovations, and building studies. Our in-depth experience of federal parks, local community spaces, and academic recreation facilities provides a diverse understanding that we bring to each client and unique project. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Aquatic

  • Community Park

  • Federal Park

  • Garden

  • Hardscape

  • Landscape

  • Lodging

  • Pavilion

  • Recreation/Community Center

  • State Park

  • Trails

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130+

park + recreation projects estimated

270+

municipal

projects estimated

20+

landscape-specific projects estimated

10M

square feet of cost estimated in 2023

Select Experience

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City of Douglasville

Hunter Park Ike Owings Community Center

Client/Architect: Lyman Davidson Dooley

City of Moore Recreation Center

City of Moore

Moore Recreation Center

Client/Architect: Clark Patterson Lee

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Chattahoochee Nature Center Master Plan

Client/Architect: Houser Walker Architecture

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Atlanta Beltline Enota Park Expansion

Client/Architect: POND

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City of Decatur

Recreation Center

Client/Architect: PRAXIS3

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Paulding County Parks & Recreation

Burnt Hickory Park and Community Center

Client/Architect: Lyman Davidson Dooley

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Mirabeau Water Garden

Client/Architect: Waggonner & Ball

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Centennial Olympic Park Improvements

Client/Architect: DTJ Design

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We’re very grateful for Palacio's guidance, as their work allows us to collaborate with our clients more confidently and in ways that allow great architecture to be accomplished.

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Gregory Walker

Partner

Houser Walker Architecture

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Whether it’s a community recreation center or a complicated academic building renovation, the Palacio team brings a great attitude and accurate numbers that help us deliver successful design solutions to our clients. 

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David Hamilton
Principal
Praxis3

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What distinguishes Palacio from others is their willingness to develop multiple, flexible cost model options early on in a project. The detail we receive allows us to set our projects up for success for our firm and for our clients.

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Jason Richards
Former Senior Associate
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