Brewer Park

In early 2023, JPR was tasked with developing a comprehensive design that would revitalize an existing park.

The design encompassed the programming of various components including a splash pad, playground areas for 2-5 and 5-12 age ranges, along with sections for shaded and open seating. Additional components included a pavilion structure with restrooms and storage, basketball courts, and playfields. Each strategically laid out element was designed to engage the local community and ensure the safety of all users. Additionally, the team’s experience with splash pad recirculating and flow-through systems proved to be an added value in the design and layout of the splash pad component.

The design team also explored the layout of a meandering walkway that would serve as a functional connection to the park elements while also providing a path for individuals to engage with nature. As part of this walkway, an art garden/native garden was proposed to draw users deeper into the natural environment and interact with artistic creations.

The project team also assisted the City with identifying existing infrastructural layouts and improvements,  including the use of above ground rain capturing mechanisms such as bioswales. Bioswales, while providing aesthetically pleasing landscapes and stormwater management, also have the potential to educate the public through ecological awareness and encouraging active participation in environmental conservation efforts.  

Finding the right layout of elements that would meet the needs of both the City and public was the biggest challenge of this project. A thorough conceptual review process was critical to engage the City and come up with a layout that was both functional and programmatic – meeting the requirements of everyone.

JPR combined their creative input with an engineering skillset to design this public park. When complete, it will provide a place for individuals of all ages and abilities to congregate and partake in passive and active recreation.

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