Resilient, Impactful Coastal Design
‍Lovers Key State Park, Florida
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PARKS

Beaches and parks require amenities. Sweet Sparkman specializes in transforming these utilitarian buildings into iconic structures. Our staff takes great pride in being a part of these projects where we live, work, and play. Sweet Sparkman rises to the challenge of creating a legacy for future generations to enjoy.

“The ability to transform such a pragmatic program into a public space. Although simple, this piece of infrastructure beautifully converts into the civic realm of the park.”

AIA Florida Jury for Playball Pavilion

GT Bray Pickleball Complex

Kimley Horn contracted Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors to design the GT Bray Pickleball Complex for Manatee County located in Bradenton, FL.

Bayshore Live Oak Park

Florida site park improvements.

Included in the design are several grassed and paved parking areas, picnic and pavilion areas, restroom, playground, boardwalks, sidewalks, shell pathways and interpretive gathering places.

Lovers Key State Park Welcome and Discovery Center

Stunning, resilient design inspired by nature.

Designed to showcase and educate visitors about the park’s flora, fauna and diverse ecosystems, Lovers Key's new visitor center is nestled into the surrounding landscape of the park and emphasizes rugged beauty.

SIESTA KEY PARK AND PAVILION

A world-class park for the #1 beach.

Work included renovation of a historic pavilion and new concession buildings, restrooms, wedding pavilion, multi-use shelters, and picnic pavilions, utilizing fresh takes on subtropical coastal design and Sarasota School of Architecture.

PLAY BALL PAVILION

Updating and upgrading a local park.

A 2,600 SF covered shelter and restroom pavilion replaced aging structures in a park that hosts baseball and kickball. A covered picnic area with adjacent multi-purpose room provides a panoramic view.

NORTH JETTY BEACH PAVILION

Tackling a project for anglers.

The new pavilion for this popular fishing spot has restroom facilities at the southern end, while the northern section has a concession area with a covered roof for gathering and enjoying views of the beach and jetty.

Lincoln Aquatic Center

Making a splash in the community.

An aquatic center that consists of a 25-yard competition pool, a zero entry area, pool deck shade structures, concrete finished pool deck, lighting on the deck and underwater, lightning protection for the pool, perimeter fencing, signage, and one slide.

SOUTH LIDO BEACH PAVILION

Beauty, durability and conservation.

Located near the park’s entrance, the new pavilion has an elevated breezeway that enables an open view to surrounding waters. Built with weather-resistant materials, its inverted roof also functions as a funnel for the cistern.

GUN RANGE

Ready, aim, design!

This project involved adding 32 targets to the Sarasota County Law Enforcement Gun Range in Nokomis, as well as a new bullet catcher, realigned service road, additions to target boundaries, a covered shelter and storage site.

MANASOTA BEACH PARK PAVILION

Bringing nature into design.

A new pavilion and garden plaza incorporate elements that evoke the sea oats that dot the sand. The slightly elevated pavilion enables concession patrons to enjoy spectacular Gulf views in a covered picnic area atmosphere.

Beirut Peacekeepers Memorial Tower

Designed to honor those who serve.

A symbol at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park that will honor victims of the Beirut bombing. The structure will stand at 45 feet in the park's center and include three stories of interactive educational displays for visitors to read and reflect on as they climb upward.

CASPERSEN BEACH PAVILION

Design with an environmental twist.

Two pavilions, one with viewing platform and another near a trail system, are both designed to capture rainwater while showcasing a site nestled between nature preserves and the Gulf. A multi-use space and operations area complete the picture.