Public parks, trails, and recreation services greatly contribute to residents’ quality of life, physical and mental wellbeing, neighborhood identity, and attractiveness to employers. The City of Englewood Colorado’s 2016 Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified priorities and actions to serve as a road map for future park development/redevelopment and provides for a balance of facilities, amenities, and recreation programs over the next 10 years.

The master plan came at a time when demographics were changing, new recreation trends were emerging, competition with the private market was increasing, and resources were limited. It developed and prioritized recommendations for all park and recreation facilities and services. Remaining funds allowed the team to complete alternatives and design concepts for a project that was identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan – Cushing Park. Logan Simpson completed a conceptual renovation site plan and detailed cost estimate for this key community park.

In 2021, Logan Simpson was contracted to conduct new site assessments and updated conceptual plans for 10 park sites based on needs from the original Parks and Recreation Plan. The plans included two community park conceptual designs with detailed cost estimates that formed the basis for a bond that was proposed to voters in fall 2023.