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Parks, Recreation & Open Space

Creating accessible, sustainable public spaces that enhance recreation, conservation, and community well-being.
Parks and open space are essential public assets that contribute to community health, environmental resilience, and quality of life. As communities grow and evolve, these spaces must balance recreation, conservation, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.

Matrix partners with municipalities, counties, and public agencies to plan, design, and deliver parks and recreation infrastructure that serves diverse user needs while protecting natural systems. Our multidisciplinary team integrates civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental services, and planning to create spaces that are functional, resilient, and welcoming.

We support projects ranging from neighborhood parks and regional trail systems to sports complexes, nature-based play environments, and waterfront improvements. Our approach incorporates green infrastructure, ecological restoration, ADA accessibility, and climate-responsive design to ensure public spaces remain adaptable and durable over time. Whether revitalizing existing facilities or developing new open space, Matrix delivers thoughtful solutions that enhance recreation opportunities, strengthen environmental performance, and expand equitable access to the outdoors.

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Featured Project

Woodmen Hills Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Featured Project

Denver Parks & Recreation Landscape Typology

Featured Project

Little Dry Creek Park Master Plan

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Woodmen Hills Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Woodmen Hills, CO

Project Bio

A growing district in Woodmen Hills needed clear visibility into park assets, maintenance needs, and future recreation priorities across more than 160 acres of public space. Matrix delivered a data-driven master planning framework that improved asset stewardship, prioritized investments, and guided long-term recreation growth.

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Denver Parks & Recreation Landscape Typology

Denver, CO

Project Bio

Denver Parks and Recreation needed a consistent way to manage landscapes, prioritize restoration, and reduce maintenance demands across its urban park system. Matrix developed a portfolio-wide landscape typology and decision-support framework that improved stewardship, identified water-saving opportunities, guided capital investment, and strengthened long-term ecological resilience.

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Little Dry Creek Park Master Plan

Westminster, CO

Project Bio

Competing flood control, water quality, habitat, and recreation needs shaped a constrained urban corridor. Matrix delivered a master plan integrating park amenities, trail access, wetlands, and street connectivity, creating a civic gateway that supports transit-oriented development, strengthens resilience, and expands long-term community value.

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