BOB THOMAS MEMORIAL PARK - PASCO COUNTY
Selected as the winning proposal from five competing firms, Bob Thomas Memorial District Park at Two Rivers brings tournament athletics, everyday recreation, community gathering, and nature together within one civic destination.
The planning process uses stakeholder engagement and three competing concepts to test program, context, and priorities before establishing a recommended direction. Bob Thomas Memorial Park Presen…
The result is a multi-generational park designed to serve both major sporting events and everyday community life.
WINNING COMPETITION PROPOSAL
CONCEPT RENDERINGS
COMMUNITY AMPHITHEATER An intimate outdoor venue brings performances and community events into the everyday landscape of the park.
SOCIAL HEART Flexible gathering spaces connect recreation, events, and community life within an active central landscape.
EVENT LAWN A large flexible lawn supports concerts, festivals, informal recreation, and major community gatherings.
ATHLETIC CONNECTION Landscaped pedestrian routes connect fields, courts, amenities, and gathering spaces across the park.
NATURE CONNECTION Boardwalks and overlooks integrate preserved wetlands and water into the recreational experience.
INCLUSIVE RECREATION Accessible social and activity spaces create opportunities for recreation across ages and abilities.
EVERYDAY ATHLETICS Courts and supporting amenities make organized and informal recreation part of the park’s daily life.
ACTIVE PROMENADE A shaded pedestrian spine connects athletic venues while creating places to gather between activities.