The Soothing Sounds Of Water Well-designed fountains and interactive water features can anchor public spaces, invite activity, create identity, and strengthen community connections. This article is for Members only
Don’t Dog The Design With more pet owners looking for activities to do with their entire family (Fido included), the staff from the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department in Ohio began a quest to offer an all-inclusive and fun park experience. This article is for Members only
Building In The Wild Cottonwood Canyon State Park shows how restrained, resilient design can create a compelling destination in a remote landscape. This article is for Members only
Barking Up The Right Tree San Antonio’s dog-park experience highlights how site selection, community input, durable materials, amenities, and programming shape successful facilities. This article is for Members only
Igniting A Fitness Frenzy Virginia Beach’s Hillier Ignite Fitness Park combines adult play, outdoor exercise, thoughtful design, and community collaboration at the oceanfront. This article is for Members only
For The Birds … And The Watchers Bird-friendly parks can attract wildlife watchers, improve habitat, beautify communities, and generate meaningful local economic activity. This article is for Members only
Listen To The Community Authentic, inclusive engagement builds lasting relationships and helps new parks reflect community history, needs, aspirations, and ownership. This article is for Members only
Great Clients Make Great Projects Marina Park shows how committed public clients, community input, and persistence over design details can produce an exceptional waterfront park. This article is for Members only
Sprawling Recreational Opportunities Howard Marsh, one of the newest parks within the Metroparks Toledo system, boasts a multitude of recreational opportunities across 750 acres of critical, restored, coastal, marsh wetland habitats.
Going The Extra Mile Post-occupancy evaluations reveal how completed parks perform over time and help designers and maintenance teams improve future projects. This article is for Members only
An Uphill Battle Hillside Park turned recession, inflation, drought, and difficult terrain into opportunities for resilient design and imaginative play. This article is for Members only
