SPORTS + RECREATION
From athletic complexes and entertainment venues to parks and community recreation spaces, we support clients in creating environments that energize communities, promote wellness, and serve as destinations for connection and activity. Our experience spans more than 300 sports, entertainment, and park and recreation projects—from new construction and large-scale renovations to feasibility studies and campus recreation planning.
We combine national market insight with local cost intelligence to help clients deliver dynamic facilities that inspire participation, support performance, and enhance civic identity. Whether designing competitive sports venues, community recreation centers, or public park systems, our team understands the complex infrastructure, stakeholder priorities, and long-term value these spaces bring to the communities they serve.
Areas of Expertise
Athletic Facilities for:
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Football
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Athletic Complexes
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Collegiate Athletics
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K-12 Athletics
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Entertainment Districts
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Arenas
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Stadiums
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Convention Centers
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Training Facilities
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Aquatic Facilities
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Community Parks
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Municipal Parks
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State Parks
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Gardens
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Pavilions
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Trails
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Hardscape
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Landscape
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Lodging
310+
sports + recreation projects estimated
490+
municipal
projects estimated
70+
landscape-specific projects estimated
70+
pavilion projects estimated
Select Experience
City of Auburn
Multi-Purpose Arena
Client/Architect: Chambless King Architects
Auburn University
Football Performance Center
Client/Architect: Goodwyn Mills Cawood
North Carolina State University
Athletics Master Plan
Client/Architect: Ewing Cole
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Restroom Renovations
Client/Architect: Manning Architects
United States Golf Association
Golf House Pinehurst
Client/Architect: Clearscapes
Town of Cary
USA Baseball Training Complex Expansion
Client/Architect: LaBella Associates
Georgia Institute of Technology
Russ Chandler Baseball Stadium Renovation Concept Study
Client/Architect: Collins Cooper Carusi & Populous
Gateway Center Arena
Client/Architect: tvsdesign
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
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
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
EskewDumezRipple