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KDC Associates has extensive experience planning and designing parks, recreational environments, and athletic facilities that serve communities across Texas and the Southwest. Our work ranges from large-scale park system master plans to detailed site design and construction documentation, supporting projects that are durable, functional, and responsive to both user needs and long-term maintenance considerations.
 
Parks + Recreation Design
KDC provides comprehensive planning and design services for public parks and recreational facilities of all scales, from neighborhood parks to regional destinations. Our experience includes community parks, trail systems, plazas, and multi-use recreational environments that support a wide range of users and activities.
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Projects often involve complex site conditions, infrastructure coordination, environmental sensitivity, and public engagement processes, requiring thoughtful planning and practical, buildable solutions.
 
Services commonly include:
Park and recreation master planning
Community and regional park design
Trails, greenways, and pedestrian systems
Playgrounds and family-oriented recreation areas
Public plazas and civic open spaces
Golf course planning and renovation support
ADA accessibility and safety integration
Construction administration and long-term phasing strategies
 
Athletic Facilities
KDC has significant experience designing athletic and sports facilities that support both competitive and community-based use. These projects require careful coordination of grading, drainage, irrigation, circulation, and spectator experience, as well as an understanding of how facilities are programmed, maintained, and expanded over time.
 
Athletic facility services include:
Athletic and multi-sport complex planning
Baseball, softball, and soccer complexes
Football fields, track facilities, and stadium support areas
Tennis, basketball, and multi-purpose courts
Aquatic facilities and pool complexes
Sports field irrigation and drainage coordination
Spectator areas, circulation, and parking integration
Phased development and expansion planning
 
KDC’s approach balances community vision, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship, ensuring that parks and athletic facilities remain functional, adaptable, and well-integrated into their surrounding context.
 
Scope and Capabilities
Across parks, recreation, and athletic facility projects, KDC Associates offers full-scope professional services, including:
Visioning and stakeholder engagement
Feasibility studies and site analysis
Conceptual and schematic design
Design development and construction documentation
Regulatory and agency coordination
Cost awareness and phasing strategies
Construction administration and project support
 
Whether working with municipalities, school districts, universities, or community organizations, KDC brings a depth of experience and a practical understanding of how recreational and athletic environments are planned, built, and maintained over time.