Recreation

Park, Recreation and Open Space Plans

Park, Recreation and Open Space Plans

Park, Recreation and Open Space PlansHVA has managed and coordinated the development of numerous park, recreation and open space plans to accommodate the needs of the community.  Our responsibilities include: collecting background documentation; conducting inventory of existing recreation areas and facilities; evaluating existing and future recreation needs; preparing recommendations for short-term and long-term needs; establishing requirements for mandatory land dedication and/or recreation impact fees; preparing implementation schedule; coordinating schedules; reviewing funding alternatives, and attending public meetings.

Master Park and Recreation Plans

Recreation Impact Assessment and FeesHVA has managed and coordinated several master park plans, including the site design for regional parks, neighborhood parks and mini-parks.  We have designed many recreation facilities including baseball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, football and soccer fields, amphitheaters, tot lots, picnic groves, walking and biking trails, interior vehicular access roads, parking areas, stormwater management facilities, sanitary sewer facilities and water supply facilities. HVA has also prepared numerous grant and/or loan applications for land acquisition and the required site improvements.  We have the experience that can help you turn your recreation goals into practical, attractive facilities that will be enjoyed by future generations.

Recreation Impact Assessment and Fees

Recreation Impact Assessment and Fees

HVA has capabilities to assess the provisions for mandatory dedication of open space areas and/or recreation impact fees as a result of subdivision and land development activity within any municipality in accordance with the provision specified by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.