Government & Public Sector

Washington Park Community Center

Washington Park Community Center is a new community-focused facility designed to bring residents together through recreation, education, and cultural engagement. Located in Palmetto, Florida, the approximately 5,000-square-foot, single-story building provides a welcoming and versatile environment that supports connection, learning, and community involvement.

Modern lounge with blue walls, patterned seating, gray sofas, light wood shelving, and collaborative tables.

Bright modern hallway with glass windows, wood doors, gray flooring and blue patterned lounge seating.

Private office with light wood desks and storage cabinet, gray task chairs, and gray wood-look flooring.

Office workspace with two light wood desks, gray task chairs, a service window, and gray wood-look flooring.

Modern collaborative workspace with shared desks, gray task chairs, blue lounge seating, and patterned carpet.

Modern collaborative workspace with shared desks, blue task chairs, patterned lounge seating, and gray carpet.

Lounge area with two blue-and-white patterned chairs, a round table, blue accent wall, and wood-look flooring.

Modern lounge with gray sectional seating, patterned ottomans, a round table, blue accent walls, and gray carpet.

Modern lounge with a gray table, green patterned chairs, light wood shelving, and blue walls.

Modern lounge with blue and mint green walls, patterned seating, gray tables, and light wood shelving.

Modern lounge with mint green walls, gray sectional seating, patterned ottomans, and café tables.

Bright multipurpose room with round tables, white mesh chairs, blue walls, and large windows.

Spacious multipurpose room with round tables, white mesh chairs, blue accent wall, and large windows.

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Client: Manatee County

Project Location: Palmetto, Florida

Completion Date: August 2026

Square Footage: 5,000

Project Intent

The vision for Washington Park Community Center was to create a vibrant gathering place that serves as a hub for innovation, celebrations, and meaningful community engagement. Designed to support the needs of a historically underserved community, the center provides residents with access to flexible spaces that encourage learning, creativity, and social interaction.

Workscapes provided furniture solutions throughout the facility, including a large multipurpose event space, private office, learning center, and dedicated children's area. Furniture selections from MillerKnoll, OFS, SitOnIt Seating, Special-T, and Humanscale were incorporated to support the diverse activities and needs of the center.

Each space was thoughtfully furnished to accommodate a range of experiences, from educational programs and community events to everyday gatherings and recreational activities. The goal was to create an environment that feels approachable, functional, and adaptable to the community's evolving needs.

The result is a welcoming community destination that brings people together, creates opportunities for connection, and provides a lasting resource for Washington Park residents.

Nikki Ulakovic

Account Executive, Government LinkedIn