WHERE COMMUNITY THRIVES

Expert consulting for parks, recreation, and libraries

BerryDunn combines financial expertise with hands-on consulting to help agencies run better, plan smarter, and deliver stronger results.

We work alongside agencies navigating a wide range of transitions—from growth to aging infrastructure to staffing constraints—to translate community goals into realistic, sustainable plans.

Agencies rely on BerryDunn for:

  • • Practical guidance grounded in how parks and recreation departments and libraries actually operate day to day
  • • A planning approach that balances ambition with fiscal and operational realities
  • • Clear recommendations that leadership teams can act on with confidence
  • • Solutions shaped by community input, equity considerations, and long-term impact

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Delivering measurable results for parks, recreation, and library clients

20+


dedicated professionals delivering specialized parks, recreation, and libraries consulting nationwide.

300+


consultants supporting government clients across nearly all service areas.

900+


planning projects completed, spanning master plans, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and assessments.
RESULTS-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS

Strategic consulting for parks, recreation, and libraries

BerryDunn delivers end-to-end consulting that supports every stage of project planning and implementation. Each engagement is tailored to your agency’s structure, funding model, community profile, and environment.

Our core service areas include:

  • Strategic planning, master planning, and feasibility studies for facilities, programs, and services
  • Operational assessments focused on staffing, culture, service delivery, and organizational capacity
  • Pricing, cost recovery, impact fee, and cost-of-service studies to support long-term financial resilience
  • Market analysis, financial modeling, and pro forma development to inform investment decisions
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WHY BERRYDUNN

Proven impact through client success

Parks and recreation departments and libraries engage BerryDunn when they need objective, informed recommendations that hold up in public forums. Our client engagements demonstrate how thoughtful planning and financial insight can translate into stronger services and better community outcomes.

TRUSTED EXPERTISE

Recognized leaders in parks, recreation, and library excellence

For more than 50 years, BerryDunn has been a client-centered, people-first professional services firm serving organizations across the US and its territories. Our parks, recreation, and libraries consultants bring a combined 100 years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of public-sector environments.

With BerryDunn, your agency is in good hands.

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Our team is ready to answer your questions, provide detailed information about our consulting services, and guide you through the next steps to see how we can support your organization’s goals.