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Recreational & Sporting

Designing Spaces for People to Enjoy

Parks, trails, sports facilities, and gathering spaces enrich our communities. But good recreational design requires more than just aesthetics—it demands careful planning, environmental sensitivity, and user-focused solutions.

We collaborate with clients to create safe, inviting spaces that balance function and beauty. By considering the big picture, we help bring recreation projects to life in ways that serve the people who use them.

Jamestown Settlement - James Fort Site Plan and Drainage

Jamestown Settlement - James Fort Site Plan and Drainage

Restoring historic landmarks while solving stormwater challenges to preserve Virginia's story

Hartman Hall Fire Pit

Hartman Hall Fire Pit

Designing a welcoming campus gathering space

5K Trail Feasibility Study

5K Trail Feasibility Study

Exploring potential course routes for approximately ten race events per year

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum "At Home in the Woods" Family Garden

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum "At Home in the Woods" Family Garden

Designing a site plan for interactive play zones while improving accessibility and addressing erosion and stormwater control issues

Hockey Field Modular Building Project

Hockey Field Modular Building Project

Delivering site design and construction support for new modular building on East Campus

East Campus Tennis Courts

East Campus Tennis Courts

Creating a safe place for the JMU tennis team to practice year-round

EMU Turf Field

EMU Turf Field

Expanding EMU's turf sport field for modern functionality

Bridgeforth Stadium Drainage Study

Bridgeforth Stadium Drainage Study

Mitigating turf flooding, so the game can go on—even with intense rains

EMU Outdoor Track Redevelopment and Expansion

EMU Outdoor Track Redevelopment and Expansion

Redeveloping EMU’s outdoor track and enhancing stormwater management

Young Children's Program Playground

Young Children's Program Playground

Creating pathways and play spaces to enhance connectivity and enjoyment

Hooke House Farm River Access

Hooke House Farm River Access

Enhancing recreation while preserving natural integrity at JMU's Hooke House property

Featured Projects

Recreational & Sporting

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