Park Planner: Data-Driven, Equity-Focused Master Planning

LV01 City of Lewisville; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lewisville is seeking a Park Planner to support the park system through planning, land acquisition analysis, and long-range development of parks and open spaces. You will help implement Healthy Infrastructure initiatives and ensure equitable access in project decisions.

Responsibilities include data-driven research, mapping, grant support, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in planning or related field (e.g., planning, architecture, landscape architecture, parks and recreation, urban design, geography, public administration)
• Four years of professional-level urban/park planning experience; municipal park planning preferred
• AICP or CPRP certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with Healthy Infrastructure Plan updates and park master plans
• Analyze park access, level of service, demographics, and equity metrics
• Collaborate on data analysis, mapping, and performance tracking
• Evaluate parkland acquisitions and improvements through feasibility analysis
• Support early project development with site analysis and coordination
• Review parkland dedication and open space requirements at Development Review Committee
• Assist grant research, applications, and reporting

Skills

Park planning

Data analysis

GIS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Public meetings

Project coordination

Equity metrics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

The City of Lewisville is seeking a Park Planner to support the park system through planning, land acquisition analysis, and long-range development of parks and open spaces. You will help implement Healthy Infrastructure initiatives and ensure equitable access in project decisions.

Responsibilities include data-driven research, mapping, grant support, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.