Parks and Recreation Assessment
Optimize Operations, Drive Innovation, and Improve Equity
Our innovative and adaptive parks and recreation assessment solutions are designed to help you:
- Optimize your operations: Identify inefficiencies and implement strategies to improve performance and resource allocation.
- Drive innovation: Explore new ideas and technologies to enhance your park system and better serve the community.
- Improve equity: Ensure that your parks and recreation services are accessible and inclusive for all residents.
- Identify improvements: Assess your current state and develop a roadmap to achieve your desired future state.
Leveraging Our Expertise
With over 30 years of experience working with local, city, state, and national park agencies, we bring a unique perspective to our parks and recreation assessment projects. Our expertise in asset management, budget planning, and organizational improvement allows us to provide tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.
A Proven Approach
Our team employs an organizational assessment framework aligned with National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) standards. This approach ensures that our assessments are comprehensive, objective, and focused on achieving performance excellence.
“Thanks to FEA’s work on this project, Raleigh Parks now has a much more detailed, comprehensive, and quantitative understanding of our asset portfolio. With tens of thousands of assets across hundreds of sites and facilities, prioritizing a limited budget to address an ever-growing list of deferred maintenance needs has always been a struggle. Today—using the data, tools, and analysis that FEA helped us develop—we are able to take a more holistic, objective, and equitable approach to that decision-making process.”
– TJ McCourt, Planning Supervisor, City of Raleigh
“The City of Louisville Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department enjoyed working with FEA as a component of our General Parks Maintenance & Management Plan development process. The final product met all of our expectations and the report is a great resource for our staff, City leadership and residents.”
– Adam Blankenship, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space, City of Louisville
Read this case study about our work with the City of Louisville.
Why Conduct a Parks and Recreation Assessment?
Conducting a parks and recreation assessment is crucial for understanding the needs and preferences of the community, ensuring that facilities and programs align with residents’ interests and lifestyles. This assessment provides valuable insights into the current condition of parks, recreational spaces, and services, helping to identify gaps in accessibility, safety, and amenities. By gathering data on usage patterns and community feedback, municipalities can prioritize improvements and allocate resources effectively, fostering a healthier, more engaged population. Ultimately, a well-executed assessment promotes not only recreational opportunities but also social cohesion and environmental sustainability, enhancing the overall quality of life in the community.
Benchmarking and Performance Improvement
Our approach includes a thorough assessment of your current state and benchmarking against peers and industry standards. By analyzing key performance indicators, we help organizations achieve improved performance and operational efficiency, ensuring that you are not just keeping pace but leading the way in parks and recreation management.
Commitment to Excellence
FEA is proud to be a member of the National Recreation and Parks Association and is experienced with the CAPRA standard. Our membership in the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association further demonstrates our commitment to best practices in the field. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation, working collaboratively with communities to create vibrant, sustainable parks and recreation systems that meet the evolving needs of their residents.
Together, let’s build a brighter future for your parks and recreation system.
