Parks & Recreation
MIG has experience in the development of comprehensive park and recreation master plans that address park facilities, open space and trails, programs and services, partnerships, maintenance, and management, including identification of future staffing needs and funding strategies. MIG staff utilize a benefits-based approach to park and recreation planning, and can help staff develop measurable outcomes to guide successful plan implementation.
Featured Projects
MIG managed a strategic planning process and developed an interpretive guide for the Will Rogers State Historic Park.
MIG helped the National Park Service develop a plan for transforming a former immigration station and Army barracks.
MIG designed a new Outdoor Science Park to support the programs of The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium.
The National Park Service (NPS) wanted to create a museum to tell the stories of the people who have come to the West Coast of the United States, as a bookend to the Ellis Island museum about immigration to the East Coast.
Dorris Ranch, Oregon’s first commercial filbert farm, is a historic working farm and public park.
MIG helped the Minnesota Historical Society envision a new future for the historic farmstead.
MIG prepared a Comprehensive Master Plan that assessed existing park and recreation facilities and programs in Bakersfield, California, and provided strategies to better serve the future recreational needs of Bakersfield residents.
MIG led the development of the “San Jose Greenprint for Parks,” a comprehensive look at the City’s recreation opportunities and a strategic plan for over $1.2 billion improvements.
MIG is working with Denver Parks and Recreation to develop an innovative planning model and comprehensive strategy to create the first citywide play master plan in the country.
MIG evaluated the community’s need for parks and facilities and provided recommendations for meeting those needs in the future.
MIG prepared the "Parks of the Future" Plan, a strategic roadmap to guide park and facility investment for the next 20 years in the City of Sunnyvale.
Condition study of facilities and park infrastructure in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
MIG helped to create an imaginative environment that reflects the site's agricultural history at Jurgens Park in Tualatin, Oregon.
MIG designed the landscape and planting plans for the Davis Commons—a new retail development in Davis, California—to create a flexible, vibrant public space.
MIG designed a desert-themed children’s play area for the town center of a new development in Scottsdale, Arizona.
MIG designed play area renovations and added spaces that appeal to teens and adults for this popular neighborhood park in Redwood City, California.
MIG prepared a Comprehensive Master Plan that assessed existing park and recreation facilities and programs in Bakersfield, California, and provided strategies to better serve the future recreational needs of Bakersfield residents.
MIG led the development of the “San Jose Greenprint for Parks,” a comprehensive look at the City’s recreation opportunities and a strategic plan for over $1.2 billion improvements.
MIG developed a Strategic Parks and Program Services Plan for Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT), the largest park district in Washington.
Building on a comprehensive community outreach program, MIG developed a Master Plan to guide parks and recreation development for the future of Coeur d'Alene.
MIG engaged Davis residents through a variety of outreach methods to identify preferences and priorities for the future of parks and facilities in a place known for innovation.
In response to extensive population growth, the City of Lancaster hired MIG to help develop a Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Cultural Master Plan.
MIG provided Keizer a strategy for meeting the current and future demand for parks and recreation services.
The Puyallup Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is an update to their 2002 Plan.
MIG developed the City’s first Parks Master Plan in 1997 and was selected again to update the Plan in 2007.
MIG developed a community-driven planning process that that attracted participation from nearly 3,000 residents, the largest public involvement effort
MIG took potential partnerships and a need for active-use facilities into consideration planning for Albany’s parks.
MIG guided the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow, Montana through their first Comprehensive Park, Trails and Open Space Plan.
MIG updated the Master Plan to assess future park and recreation needs for an award-winning park system.
MIG is helping Grants Pass balance park priorities to meet community needs.
The Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan directs the provision of parks and recreation services across Pierce County.
MIG updated the Leisure Services Plan to enhance City recreation opportunities while addressing funding shortfalls.
MIG provided Mountlake Terrace a substantial update to the Recreation, Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
Integrating current and previous City planning efforts, MIG developed the City's first Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
The City of Tigard asked MIG to return to their community to update the 1999 Park System Master Plan.
MIG developed the first joint parks and open space plan for the Vancouver and Clark County region.
This award-winning Master Plan addressed multiple objectives of habitat, open space and flood protection as well as water supply and water quality for over 19 cities in Los Angeles County.
MIG is renovating four parks and master planning a new sports complex and civic center for the City of Indio.
MIG designed and developed the master plan and construction documents for this joint use school and park in Glendale, California.
MIG's design for this award-winning community park in Tualatin, Oregon provides a variety of recreation experiences for people and children of all abilities.
MIG prepared a master plan and construction documents for Phase I development of the historic Rolling M Ranch improvements within 2,237 acres in the Puente-Chino Hills.
MIG facilitated the participatory design process and developed a master plan for Central Park, one of the most politically charged pieces of property in Davis, California.
MIG developed a master plan for the first regional park in North Las Vegas, Nevada and is currently completing Phase 1 Construction Documents.
MIG took potential partnerships and a need for active-use facilities into consideration planning for Albany’s parks.
MIG worked with the City of Chula Vista and the Boys and Girl Club to design this popular regional skate park facility.
MIG developed an exciting skatepark on an abandoned site in Laguna Nigel, California.
MIG designed a Big League Dreams complex as part of the City of Manteca’s campaign to stimulate economic development and prevent blight.
MIG designed this extremely successful flagship community park, which earned $16 million for the City of Redding in 2005.
MIG assisted League City, Texas with the creation of a sports complex that would provide high-quality recreation facilities to its citizens and increased revenue for the City.
Regional 140-acre Sports Complex in Reno/Sparks, Nevada includes the largest synthetic turf installation in the United States.
MIG is working with City staff to improve a well-used baseball field that is a popular community recreation resource as well as home to The Humboldt Crabs, a semi-professional baseball team.
MIG developed a master plan for the one of the largest remaining open spaces in the City of Hillsboro.
MIG worked with CPRS to develop a state-wide Strategic Plan for the industry which has been adopted in a number of additional states.
MIG assisted the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks (HBP) in developing its first ever Strategic Plan.
MIG led the development of the “San Jose Greenprint for Parks,” a comprehensive look at the City’s recreation opportunities and a strategic plan for over $1.2 billion improvements.
MIG facilitates monthly plan meetings and works closely with the Program Manager and Management Team members to develop the Santa Clara HCP/NCCP.
MIG worked with the Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Department to develop a Strategic Action Plan.
MIG prepared the "Parks of the Future" Plan, a strategic roadmap to guide park and facility investment for the next 20 years in the City of Sunnyvale.
MIG crafted a comprehensive trails and bikeways plan for the Presidio, a former Army base in San Francisco.
MIG set a course for parks and recreation for a community in transition from rural to higher-end residential.
MIG has worked with the City of Camas to plan for its park system for the last nine years.
MIG led the development of a Plan that addresses safety, recreation and natural resource protection for 1,400 acres along five miles of the American River in Sacramento County.
MIG worked with multiple stakeholders to develop Pierce County’s first Regional Trails Plan.