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 90 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
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Local Parks
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National Parks
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Community Centers
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Recreation Centers
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Pavilions
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Landscape/Hardscape
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Restroom Buildings
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Lodging
90+
park + recreation projects estimated
80+
municipal
projects estimated
20+
landscape-specific projects estimated
10M
square feet of cost estimated in 2023
Select Experience
City of Douglasville
Hunter Park Ike Owings Community Center
Client/Architect: Lyman Davidson Dooley
City of Moore
Moore Recreation Center
Client/Architect: Clark Patterson Lee
Chattahoochee Nature Center Master Plan
Client/Architect: Houser Walker Architecture
Atlanta Beltline Enota Park Expansion
Client/Architect: POND
City of Decatur
Recreation Center
Client/Architect: PRAXIS3
Paulding County Parks & Recreation
Burnt Hickory Park and Community Center
Client/Architect: Lyman Davidson Dooley
Mirabeau Water Garden
Client/Architect: Waggonner & Ball
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.
Gregory Walker
Partner
Houser Walker Architecture
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.
David Hamilton
Principal
Praxis3
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.
Jason Richards
Former Senior Associate
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