Situated in a well established “craftsman” style neighborhood, users are welcomed into this 1.5 acre park through gateway columns located at key entrances. The design of the columns and the associated perimeter ornamental fencing blend into the style of the neighborhood, while at the same time providing safety measures the community desired. Once inside, the park opens up to an expansive turf soccer field. Solving the site’s poor soil conditions, the design implemented a sand-based field with a subsurface drainage system that actually percolates into a drywell, recharging local ground water supplies. The next major feature one will notice is the centrally located play area. Representing an old style fort, the play area is situated within large beds of ornamental grasses creating a prairie theme, while softening the low perimeter safety fencing. The play area is divided into three distinct zones to meets the needs of various age groups with appropriately scaled equipment in soft warm colors complementing the neighborhood’s character. Connecting these major elements is the parks meandering pathway system linking users to other features including picnic areas, a half court basketball court, and soft rolling landforms creating more intimate spaces for small groups.

The park has successfully addressed many of the concerns and desires the neighborhood identified through the design process. Create a field that could withstand heavy usage, create a place to stroll, keep children safe, and create much needed open space within the City were all needs developed into the site and enjoyed by the community today.