# Planned park and recreation projects

Boardwalk maps proposed parks, pools, and community centers from city and county meetings, so you know what's coming and who's behind it. In the last 12 months Boardwalk found 22,000+ park and recreation projects in all 50 states and DC, from public city and county planning records. Texas had the most, with 1,500+.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/parks-and-recreation/

## Parks and recreation at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 22,000+ |
| Share of its type | 39% |
| States with projects | All 50 states and DC |
| Most common asset class | Parks (17,500+) |
| State with the most | Texas (1,500+) |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Sample park and recreation projects in Los Angeles County, CA

| Project | Place | Type | Size | Status | Filed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Agreement - 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road | South El Monte, CA | Parks | 10.7 acres | Approved – Planning Commission | Magellan Value Partners |
| Street Soccer USA Facility at Hollydale Regional Park | South Gate, CA | Parks | Not stated in filing | Pending – City Council | Street Soccer USA, Inc. |
| Lakewood Civic Center Corner Lot Development | Lakewood, CA | Parks | 4.3 acres | Pending – City of Lakewood | A public body |
| Community Center Renovation and Addition | Monrovia, CA | Community centers | Not stated in filing | Recommended – Staff | A public body |
| City of Bell Pritchard Field Improvement Project | Bell, CA | Parks | 1.88 acres | Pending – City of Bell | A public body |
| 1000 S Central Ave Park Project | Glendale, CA | Parks | 2.39 acres | Pending – Commission | A public body |

## 22,000+ park and recreation projects in the last 12 months

Public parks, community centers, pools, stadiums, nature centers, and cemeteries.

| Asset class | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 17,500+ | 78% |
| Community centers | 1,800+ | 8% |
| Cemeteries | 1,000+ | 4% |
| Stadiums and arenas | 700+ | 3% |
| Pools | 530+ | 2% |
| Other asset classes | 160+ | 1% |
| Not stated | 620+ | 3% |
| All park and recreation projects | 22,000+ | 100% |

Most projects in: [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) · [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/) · [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/) · [Ohio](https://boardwalkai.com/development/ohio/) · [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/)

## Parks and recreation by state

The 15 states with the most, last 12 months.

| State | Projects | Share of the state's projects |
|---|---|---|
| [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) | 1,500+ | 4% |
| [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/) | 1,200+ | 5% |
| [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/) | 1,100+ | 5% |
| [Ohio](https://boardwalkai.com/development/ohio/) | 1,000+ | 5% |
| [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/) | 990+ | 6% |
| [Wisconsin](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/) | 970+ | 5% |
| [Pennsylvania](https://boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/) | 950+ | 6% |
| [Michigan](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/) | 890+ | 6% |
| [New York](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-york/) | 860+ | 3% |
| [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) | 820+ | 4% |
| [Washington](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/) | 740+ | 7% |
| [North Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/) | 700+ | 5% |
| [New Jersey](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/) | 680+ | 5% |
| [Iowa](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/) | 610+ | 4% |
| [Utah](https://boardwalkai.com/development/utah/) | 610+ | 4% |

## Recent park and recreation projects

From public filings in Florida, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Restroom Facility in Coeur d'Alene Park | Spokane, WA | City of Spokane Parks Department | Parks | 11 acres | In design | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 19.56-Acre Chrismon-Brown Park Development | Nolensville, TN | Steelhead Building Group | Parks | 19.6 acres | Out to bid | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 5-Acre Emanu-El Park Development | Longview, TX | Temple Emanu-El | Parks | 5 acres | Early planning | Jul 30, 2026 |
| 4,230-Square-Foot Youth Sailing Building on 9.3 Acres | Sarasota, FL | Sarasota Youth Sailing | Parks and recreation | 9.3 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 12-Acre Archer Lodge Town Park Improvements | Archer Lodge, NC | JC Lewis Company | Parks | 12 acres | Out to bid | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 9.5-Acre Youth Soccer and Recreational Facility | Williston, ND | Williston Park & Recreation Department | Parks | 9.5 acres | Approved | Feb 17, 2026 |

Showing 6 of 22,000+ park and recreation projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Related types

- Related types: [Public buildings, schools, and parks](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/) · [Government buildings](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/government-buildings/) · [Schools](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/schools/) · [Religious and cultural](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/religious-and-cultural/) · [Hospitals and clinics](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/hospitals-and-clinics/) · [All project types](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/)
- Tracked by: [General contractors](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/general-contractors/) · [Engineers and architects](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/engineers-architects/) · [Suppliers and trades](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/suppliers-trades/) · [Public sector and schools](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/public-sector/)

## Questions about park and recreation projects

### Why do some projects have no asset class?

Boardwalk records only what the public filing states. When a filing doesn't say what kind, the project has no asset class.

### Can I get an Alert for new park and recreation projects?

Yes, a Boardwalk Alert emails you new park and recreation projects daily, weekly, or monthly, for the places you pick.

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- **Download these numbers.** [parks-and-recreation.md](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/parks-and-recreation/index.md)

## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned park and recreation projects", boardwalkai.com/project-types/public-buildings/parks-and-recreation/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count