MHS 2024 Portfolio

Who We Are

For more than 30 years, MHS has focused on creating parks and recreational spaces that help connect people and foster life long relationships. We aim to transform lives by creating spaces that will inspire communities and families for generations.

FIRM VISION

A counter-cultural company striving to transform lives in the communities it serves.

FIRM MISSION

We build life long relationships by creating a family environment within our team and the people we serve.

COLLABORATION

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The Children’s Park

TYLER, TEXAS

Trusted by Communities In Texas

Abilene

Allen

Alvarado

Atlanta

Burleson

Canton Center

Cleburne

Crystal Beach

Deer Park

Edom

Flower Mound

Gainesville

Gilmer

Grand Saline

Grapevine

Haltom City

Haslet

Hays County

Heath

WITH YOU IN MIND

CREATING SPACES

Hillsboro

Jacksonville

Joshua

Joaquin

Kennedale

Kilgore

Krugerville

Lindale

Longview

Lufkin

Mineola

Missouri City

Mount Pleasant

Mount Vernon

Palestine

Paris

Pittsburg

Richardson

Richmond

Rockwall

Royse City

San Angelo

Seven Points

Sugar Land

Sulphur Springs

Sunnyvale

Terrell

The Colony

The Woodlands

Tyler

Van

Victoria

Vidor

Watauga

Whitehouse

White Oak

Wills Point

Wimberley

Winnsboro

Wood County

Park Design

We Create Outdoor Spaces that embody our goal of transforming lives in the communities we serve. We prioritize functionality and cater to various needs, with a focus on not only accessibility but inclusion. We facilitate everything from project conception all the way through to the final ribbon cutting.

Collaboration is key in our process; we engage with communities through workshops and surveys to ensure our designs align with local preferences. Our team of Planners, Landscape Architects, Engineers, and Artists, is dedicated to creating spaces that will build lifelong memories for generations.

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Pendleton Park

SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS

Planning

Our Planning Process is thorough; including data collection, site analysis, community engagement, and strategic visioning. We start with in-depth data gathering for your project, including local demographics, local regulations and an on-site analysis. Based on this information, we develop a needs assessment to pinpoint opportunities and challenges and develop goals and objectives. Local input is crucial, we strive to involve stakeholders in developing a vision that reflects project goals and community pride. Our Planning Department offers a wide variety of planning documents that can assist you, your elected officials and your community in making the right decisions to enhance quality of life.

Landscape Architecture

In our Landscape Architecture Process, we focus on understanding your specific goals and the unique aspects of your site. This involves thorough discussions and site assessments to ensure our designs align with your vision. We develop several design concepts, continuously refining them with your input. Our aim is to create a final design that exceeds your expectations; balancing functionality and aesthetics while staying within budget.

Oyster Creek

SUGARLAND, TEXAS

Watson Park

GARLAND, TEXAS

Broadway Park

HALTOM CITY, TEXAS

University of Texas at Tyler

TYLER, TEXAS

Engineering

Our Civil Engineering Process is tightly integrated with our Planning and Landscape Architecture work. The Civil Engineering Department starts each project by understanding your specific goals, conducting detailed due diligence, focusing on existing infrastructure, understanding site constraints, coordinating with governing bodies on site-specific requirements, and performing a preliminary engineering analysis. Our goal is to provide engineering solutions that seamlessly align with client’s desires and overall site design intent.

TYLER, TEXAS

Veterans Memorial - Camp V TYLER, TEXAS

Buddy Stewart Park

CLEBURNE, TEXAS

Spring Creek Greenbelt

GARLAND, TEXAS

Grant Writing

Our grant writing process is highly competitive with a 90% success rate, totaling over $46,000,000 in secured funds. Our approach begins with an in-depth understanding of your project and your community needs. Our grant writers develop applications that align with the project’s vision, affirm the grant objectives, and highlight the unique benefits to your community.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of our success. Our grant writers work in tandem with Landscape Architects, Planners, and Engineers, ensuring comprehensive insights on design, budget, and implementation. This collaborative approach encourages project feasibility and strengthens your grant applications. Our strategic, team-based methodology has proven effective in maximizing grant success and securing the essential funds needed to create impactful park projects.

Rockwall, Texas

OVER $2,200,000 IN GRANTS

Longview, Texas

OVER $2,500,000 IN GRANTS

Allen, Texas

OVER $2,400,000 IN GRANTS

Flower Mound, Texas

OVER $2,350,000 IN GRANTS

Sulphur Springs, Texas

OVER $2,800,000 IN GRANTS