Strengthen Park District Infrastructure.
Create Accessible Spaces That Evolve With Community Needs.

GHA partners with more than 35 Illinois park districts to guide capital planning and deliver thoughtful infrastructure improvements. We work as an extension of their teams, bringing in-house expertise to support changing community needs and long-term stewardship.

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Since 1981, we’ve turned park district priorities into durable, adaptable spaces that are designed to serve residents for generations.

Grounded. Honest. Accountable.

We Take Every
Project Personally.

We approach park district projects with a shared sense of responsibility for what our clients are trying to accomplish. That means staying focused on what will make the overall project successful: supporting community use, day-to-day operations, and long-term stewardship.

A successful park should feel like it belongs to the community. Our job is to create spaces people will use, enjoy, and value for years.
Thomas A. Rychlik, P.E.

Parks & Recreation Market Lead

TRychlik@GHAWay.com

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Our approach balances current park needs with long-term flexibility, helping districts plan improvements that continue to serve communities.

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    Designing park district infrastructure that supports access, grading, drainage, utilities, circulation, and long-term use.

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    Addressing drainage, flooding, culvert, watershed challenges, and stormwater for parks through practical engineering solutions.

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    Helping clients maintain grounds, courts, athletic fields, facilities, and public spaces through practical maintenance planning.

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    Guiding park district infrastructure projects through bidding, construction observation, documentation, and closeout.

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