About Us

“Thank you, Parkitects, for understanding the special needs of our students with autism.”

— Susan Buckler, Director, Center for Spectrum Services

The Parkitects Team

Collaborative.  Inventive.  Responsive.  Imaginative.  

Ben Frasier

Ben Frasier

President

Erik Riffel

Erik Riffel

WNY Regional Manager
Karen "KJ" O'Connor

Karen “KJ” O’Connor

Central NY Regional Manager
Andy Walsh

Andy Walsh

Genesee Regional Manager
Leore Kushner

Leore Kushner

Greater Hudson Regional Manager
Lynn Mason

Lynn Mason

Landscape Architect, RLA, ASLA, CPSI
Kelle Perrault

Kelle Perreault

Director of Operations
Nathan Emery

Nathan Emery

Installation Coordinator

Dave Mason

Project Manager
Shade & Shelter Consultant
Sara Emery

Sara Emery

Marketing & Sales Support Specialist
Isabel Riffel

Isabel Riffel

Order Management Specialist

Dante Lasting portrait

Dante Lasting

Social Media Coordinator & Project Support Specialist

Pam Schuner portrait

Pam Schuner

Executive Assistant

Our Design Philosophy

Parkitects specializes in creating inclusive and participatory play spaces that empower the community.

Our job is to provide our partners with clarity and confidence that they are getting the best and most durable playground and the ongoing support they need. We make the process easy and fun for our clients.

We believe that every community, regardless of size or circumstance, deserves beautiful places to play.

Our Happy Clients Include

  • Ithaca City Schools
  • Penfield Central School District
  • Center for Discovery
  • Mason’s Mission
  • BOCES of NYS
  • Town of Wilton
  • Town of Orchard Park
  • City of Schenectady
  • City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation
  • Niagara County Parks
  • NYS Parks
  • Fort Drum

Our Happy Clients Include:

Ithaca City Schools

Ithaca City Schools

Penfield Central School District

Center for Discovery

Niagara County Parks

Mason’s Mission

BOCES of NYS

BOCES of NYS

Town of Wilton

Town of Wilton

Town of Orchard Park

Town of Orchard Park

City of Schenectady

City of Schenectady

City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation

City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation

Mason’s Mission

Mason’s Mission

NYS Parks

NYS Parks

Fort Drum

Fort Drum