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Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Consulting Services

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Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning
Illinois, United StatesPosted: July 28th, 2026Deadline: August 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY


The county seeks a consultant to prepare a comprehensive parks and recreation strategic plan supported by public engagement, data review, and implementation recommendations. The work includes assessing recreation needs, identifying service gaps and priorities, and developing a long-term framework for county parks, trails, and facilities.

DESCRIPTION


The county is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive parks and recreation strategic plan. The selected vendor will create a long-term strategic framework to guide the future of county parks, recreation facilities, trails, and related services, while producing realistic and prioritized recommendations aligned with the county’s financial and operational capacity.

The scope includes assessing current and future recreational needs, identifying implementation strategies, funding opportunities, and performance measures, and evaluating service gaps, operational challenges, emerging trends, strategic opportunities, and system priorities. The consultant is also expected to review available county data, mapping, GIS information, and existing planning documents relevant to parks and recreation services.

The project will require meaningful public engagement with county residents across diverse geographic areas, demographics, and recreational interests, as well as regional and non-resident users who regularly use county parks and recreation facilities. The resulting plan should also identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance stewardship of county resources.

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When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due August 14, 2026.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Parks and recreation planning consultancy with strategic planning expertise
  • Firm with experience serving counties or public-sector agencies
  • Strong public engagement and stakeholder facilitation capabilities
  • Expertise in trails, park systems, recreation facilities, and level-of-service analysis
  • Ability to analyze GIS, mapping, demographic, and operational data
  • Experience developing implementation plans, funding strategies, and performance metrics
  • Multidisciplinary team with planning, recreation, and community outreach professionals
  • Familiarity with regional partnership development and public resource stewardship

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