Parks + Recreation
With our community-driven approach, DuBois Consultants prioritizes opportunities that aim to create a lasting, positive impact on the public. We believe engineering is more than just technical work — it’s about shaping spaces where people gather, connect, and thrive. That is why it is our privilege to provide thoughtful, high-quality engineering services for community parks and recreation areas, where citizens can enjoy time outdoors, engage in activities, and create cherished memories for generations to come. From neighborhood playgrounds to large-scale sports complexes, our team has the capabilities to successfully plan, design, and execute projects of any size. We work closely with stakeholders, municipalities, and community members to ensure each space is functional, safe, and a true reflection of the community it serves.
Capabilities
Site Development
Park Structures
Trails
Sports Fields
Playgrounds
Construction Phase
Services
Parks + Recreation Project Gallery
Central Bank Sporting Complex
Sporting Field North LLC developed the 76-acre Central Bank Sporting Complex in Kansas City, Missouri, located near N. Platte Purchase Drive and Highway 152. The complex includes 10 synthetic turf fields designed for year-round play and built to accommodate a wide range of sports, including soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, flag football, and more. DuBois Consultants provided structural design of the maintenance building, fieldhouse building, restroom, concession buildings and their canopies, and gate canopies. In addition, our team provided project management and construction administration services.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Owner: Sporting Field North LLC
Role: Subconsultant
Completion: 2022
Project Duration: 11 months
Discipline: Structural Parks & Recreation
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Since 1978, the Martin Luther King Jr. Square Park on the East side of Troost has served as an underdeveloped memorial to a great man whose main use was by politicians as an illustration of the inequities of government spending. In 2020, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and his wife, Brittany Matthews, decided to donate a “destination park” to the city’s children. They selected this location to develop and build an inclusive playground that would attract children from all over the Kansas City area. DuBois Consultants provided civil engineering & design services on the project, including the design of the grading, stormwater management, and ADA sidewalks and parking.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Owner: KC Parks & Recreation
Role: Prime Consultant
Completion: 2021
Project Duration: 8 months
Discipline: Civil Parks & Recreation
Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park
The KC Parks & Recreation Department is working to create a new park along Brush Creek that connects communities currently divided by roadway infrastructure. The overarching goals are to improve recreational opportunities for adjacent neighborhoods and to add amenities to attract more people to the area. Park amenities include a skate park, picnic shelters, sidewalks, improved pedestrian access, parking lots, and more. DuBois Consultants provided civil engineering design services through design development (50%). On the 9-acre park project, our design services included the parking lot, storm drainage, storm sewers, as well as Best Management Practices (BMPs) for native vegetation, detention for the annual storm design, and peak storm attenuation.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Owner: KC Parks & Recreation
Role: Subconsultant
Completion: 2025 (Conceptual Design)
Discipline: Civil Parks & Recreation
Historic Charles McAfee Pool House Preservation Plan
The Historic Charles McAfee Pool and Pool House was constructed in 1969 and is the state of Kansas’ first public pool built specifically for African American children. In 2023, the Wichita Parks & Recreation Department was awarded a grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to support the preservation and improvement of the Wichita landmark. DuBois Consultants is currently assisting with the development of a long-term preservation plan of the facility with structural engineering and design services. Our scope of services consists of thorough investigations of the facility’s existing concrete, as well as providing construction documents necessary for the repair of cosmetic concrete deterioration and spalling. As the project progresses, we will continue to support during the bid and construction phases.
Location: Wichita, KS
Owner: Wichita Parks & Recreation
Role: Subconsultant
Completion: Ongoing
Project Duration: Ongoing
Discipline: Structural Parks & Recreation
Homefield Baseball Complex
The Homefield Baseball Complex is located in Kansas City, KS at 1501 N. 90th St. The project site is 49.96 acres, and includes eight baseball all-turf fields with concession stands, entry building, maintenance building, baseball clovers, fencing, field lighting, PA system, sidewalks, bleachers, dugouts, pitching tunnels, batting cages, and landscaping. DuBois Consultants delivered structural engineering and design services for key elements of the project, including the maintenance building, dugout facility, and entry building. In addition to these core responsibilities, DuBois provided comprehensive project management and construction administration services.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Owner: Homefield Perfect Game KCK, LLC
Role: Subconsultant
Completion: 2024
Project Duration: 2.5 years
Discipline: Structural Parks & Recreation
Buffalo Park Improvements
Wichita Parks & Recreation sought to improve the existing Buffalo Park located on N Maize Rd. The project includes the development of a new interactive water feature, which was the first outdoor play-based water attraction in District 5. In addition, the project also involves the reconstruction of a fishing pond and the addition of new parking facilities to better accommodate visitors. DuBois Consultants provided the site layout and grading, as well as the design of sidewalks, trails, parking areas, and stormwater drainage systems. In addition, we were responsible for the structural design of on-site facilities, including shelters and restrooms.
Location: Wichita, KS
Owner: Wichita Parks & Recreation
Role: Subconsultant
Completion: 2016
Project Duration: 3.5 years
Discipline: Civil/Structural Parks & Recreation
Cliff Drive Scenic Byway
Cliff Drive, Missouri’s first urban scenic byway, is situated in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City. In 2015, DuBois Consultants led a team that delivered civil, structural, and landscape architectural design for the project. The project encompassed six improvement locations, along with the addition of bike lane signage along the route. Several of these areas were made ADA accessible to improve access for all residents and citizens. Our team provided civil design services for site grading, pavement design for trails, and structural design for retaining walls and steps. Trail enhancements involved designing intersections with roadways, trail heads, pathways, retaining walls, and signage.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Owner: KC Parks & Recreation
Role: Prime Consultant
Completion: 2015
Project Duration: 3.5 years
Discipline: Civil/Structural Parks & Recreation
Leon Jordan Park Honor Wall
Jackson County Parks and Recreation engaged DuBois Consultants in the design of the Monument to Freedom, Justice, and Courage Honor Wall at the Leon M. Jordan Memorial Park in Kansas City, MO. The monument is a 9 ft. curved wall split into 33 ft. long segments. DuBois Consultants led the design team and provided civil and structural design. Our design services included the layout and the design of the site grading, sidewalks, storm drainage runoff, and the structural design and footings of the monument.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Owner: Jackson County Parks & Recreation
Role: Prime Consultant
Completion: 2018
Project Duration: 6 months
Discipline: Civil/Structural Parks & Recreation
Carl Migliazzo Lake & Park Concrete Remediation
Kansas City Parks & Recreation contracted with DuBois Consultations for concrete rehabilitation needs at the Carl Migliazzo Park in Kansas City, MO. The park features a playground, outdoor fitness equipment, a walking trail, and several picnic areas, and is a staple in the surrounding community. Within the park is a concrete walkway that travels along a portion of Migliazzo Lake. Our structural engineering team was requested to perform a site assessment of the walkway, prepare an assessment report with recommendations, and provide the final design of the necessary concrete repairs. We partnered with the City from start to finish on the project, including construction administration support.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Owner: KC Parks & Recreation
Role: Prime Consultant
Completion: 2016
Project Duration: 1.5 years
Discipline: Structural Parks & Recreation
