by Toni Takacs | Dec 19, 2021
New Albany, IN
River Recreation Site
Originally stemming from the New Albany Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the River Recreation Site project is a multi-phase brownfield site that is being repurposed into public recreational amenities along the Ohio River. The first phase included acquisition, demolition, and site clean-up. The current phase includes the design and construction of a boat ramp and overlook park. A recreational park will be the future and final phase which may include natural areas, hiking paths, trail amenities, and camping facilities.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 16, 2021
Seymour, IN
Steinker Platz
Funded partially by a tourism grant, this pocket park has become a favorite spot for frisbee in the summertime and a programmed event space during the annual Oktoberfest in the fall. HWC worked closely with the city to transform this existing gravel lot into an active urban pocket park. Special features included a copper trellis and dedication plaque, a stone engraved entrance sign, ornamental railings, and a wood trellis feature with evergreen trees as the main backdrop.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 16, 2021
Crawfordsville, IN
Kathy Steele Park
The City of Crawfordsville engaged HWC to reimagine a neighborhood park. New playground equipment, a basketball court, and central shade structure were the main design components along with decorative fencing and grassy berms used to define the edges of the site. A large, mature, existing tree was preserved, and several new trees were installed to create a future shade canopy. Because of the project’s success, the city has planned several more neighborhood park renovations throughout the community.
by Toni Takacs | Nov 20, 2021
Charlestown, IN
Park and Recreation Master Plan
HWC worked closely with the city, parks department, and a local steering committee to complete a Parks Master Plan for Charlestown. After reviewing input from over thirty stakeholder interviews and a public survey with excellent participation, recommendations were prioritized into four categories—connectivity, programming, projects, and policy. Adding one major facility to the parks system every five years was a principal goal of the plan, which the city is actively working to implement.
by Toni Takacs | Nov 20, 2021
Kokomo, IN
Park and Recreation Master Plan
HWC worked closely with the parks board and staff to complete a Park and Recreation Master Plan. System-wide goals included focusing on the quality of parks over the quantity of parks, promoting active and healthy lifestyles, promoting activities and programs geared specifically towards teens, connecting neighborhoods to parks, and developing digital platforms for the parks department. A clear action plan with timelines, budgeting, and mini park plans provided the city with a toolkit to begin to implement these goals.
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