About

For the past 30 years, Kim C. Davis, a registered Landscape Architect, has been specializing in the mass attendance themed entertainment industry. Currently, Kim is president of Davis & Davis, Inc. Recreational Planning Consultants. The company (DDI) provides professional design services in architecture, landscape architecture, master planning, site design, detailing, attraction design, and thematic design services to the recreation and themed entertainment industry. He has successfully guided Davis & Davis for over 20 years in designing trend setting family entertainment centers and aquatic facilities throughout the United States. Additional areas of specialization include miniature golf facilities, driving ranges, executive golf courses, indoor entertainment centers, themed restaurants, and zoological exhibits.

Kim has had the good fortune to develop relationships with industry leading clients such as NASCAR Speed Parks, Adventure Landing brand parks, Wet N Wild/Hurricane Harbor waterparks, Palace Entertainment, PARC Management, Morey’s Piers, Putt-Putt brand parks and Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

His projects have received awards from the International Association for the Leisure & Entertainment Industry (IALEI), The International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA), and World Waterpark Association (WWA). Projects have been featured in publications such as Fun Extra, Funworld, Attractions Management, Splash, Amusement Today, Aquatics International, Tourists Attractions and Parks, The Right Track, and Entertainment Management.

Kim has participated as a panel member and moderator at professional trade shows including Fun Expo, IAAPA Rookies and Newcomers Workshop 2010 - 2014, World Waterpark Association, Texas Recreation and Parks Society, and the Bowling Proprietors Association.

Kim is an avid snow skier, marathon runner, and plays golf. He enjoys camping, hiking, and biking with his wife and two daughters. He is an active member of his church and participates in several community organizations.

Adventure Landing @ Jacksonville Beach, Florida

• Featured at the “What’s New Theater”, as presented by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions – 1996.

• Recognized as a “Top FEC of the World”, by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions – 2000.

Give Kid’s The World @ Kissimmee, Florida

• International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions “Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Services” Provided @ Give Kid’s The World, Kissimmee, Florida – 1999.

Sam’s Fun City @ Pensacola, Florida

• Golden Token Excellence Award for “Best New Facility” of 2001, as presented by the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry.

• Golden Token Excellence Award for “Best Use of Logo” of 2001, as presented by, the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry.

Adventure Landing @ Daytona Beach, Florida

• Recognized as a “Top FEC of the World”, by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions – 2003.

Putt-Putt FunHouse @ Webster, Texas

• Golden Token Excellence Award for “Best New Facility” of 2004, as presented by the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry.

• Golden Token Excellence Award for “Best Use of Logo” of 2004, as presented by the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry.

Adventure Park USA @ Frederick, Maryland

• Golden Token Excellence Award for “Best Use of Logo” of 2005, as presented by, the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry.

• Recognized as a “Top FEC of the World”, by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions - 2007.

Kokomo’s Family Fun Center @ Saginaw, Michigan

• Golden Token Excellence Award for “Best Facility Renovation, under $1 million”, as presented by the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry - 2009.

Pirates Bay Water Park @ Baytown, Texas

• Dream Project Award Winner from The Park & Rec Trades Magazine - 2011

Ocean Lakes Family Campground @ Myrtle Beach, S.C.

• Named 2017 “Mega Park of the Year” by the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds.