Passionate – Dedicated – Professional
Recreation Consulting That Meets Your Needs
Ballard*King & Associates is a recreation consulting firm specializing in recreation and sports feasibility studies, parks and/or recreation master plans, operational audits and assessments for recreation, sports and wellness facilities, and management solutions for parks and recreation departments or organizations. Explore our site and services, then let B*K help move you forward!
Firm Profile
Ballard*King & Associates was established in 1992 by Ken Ballard and Jeff King in response to the need for market-driven and reality-based planning for recreation facilities. B*K has achieved 30+ years of success by realizing that each client’s needs are specific and unique. With over 70 combined years of facility management and planning experience in the collegiate, public, non-profit and private sector, our consulting firm has completed over 800 projects in all 50 states and has working relationships with more than 100 architects coast-to-coast. We are also honored to be the recipient of five Athletic Business Facilities of Merit Awards.
B*K forms a consulting team that provides a variety of pre-and post-design services for clients who are considering the construction of a sports, recreation, aquatic, or wellness facility. Our vast practical experience enables us to guide clients through the challenges of planning, constructing, opening and operating a facility. From pinpointing specifics to broad visions, B*K provides services to ensure the long-term success of your project.
Consulting Services
B*K offers a broad range of services that can be integrated into a design team or contracted independently. Some of our services include feasibility studies, operations analysis, maintenance cost estimates, revenue projections, staffing levels, budgeting, marketing plans, and third party design review. Additionally, we perform audits for existing facilities as well as recreation master plans.
By bringing practical, proven experience to a project we can accurately represent the client’s best interests. B*K has a keen awareness of the impact sports or recreational facility has on a college campus and subsequently the department that operates it. Thanks to our extensive field experience we are able to provide assistance with practical tools, an uncommon ability to see the overlooked and view your project from a wealth of expertise and knowledge.
Ballard*King & Associates was extremely helpful throughout the design process and during the first stages of operation. Their suggestions were always very practical and clearly came from a wide range of experience.
Mr. Brian Lutcheford – Director Lower Paxton Township
Experienced * Dedicated * Professionals
Meet Our Team
The success of any project begins with an integrated, mutually valued approach to the individual needs and goals of each project and client. Thus, we team with you and for you. First and foremost to B•K is our reputation for being a company of strong ethical character. Our top concern is our client’s best interests, and our approach is always honest and down-to earth. We aim to help each client reach the full potential of their project by providing trustworthy services to achieve their goals.
