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Touchdown Alley
Located within Historic Forest Park, Munson Stadium in Dension, TX was up for an upgrade in 2014. Through a partnership with the Denison ISD and the City of Denison improvements to the park were included in the project. Several historic photographs of the park were discovered throughout the design process that provided inspiration for many of the park elements.
During football season Touchdown Alley is a space that provides the community of Denison a pre-game tailgating experience before game time. A 15’ wide promenade leads visitors into the park to the entrance of the stadium and a large plaza. The promenade is anchored on both ends by modern representation of historic items that were once located in the park. At the entry, a fifteen foot wide archways sign welcomes users to Forest Park when entering the park and upon leaving the sign leads back to Downtown Denison. Within the plaza at the other end of the walkway an iron fountain was created the replicates one that once stood in the same location many years ago. When not in use for pre and post-game activities, Touchdown Alley acts a welcoming entrance to Forest Park and includes benches, pedestrian lighting, and ornamental trash receptacles. Other improvements within the park include restoration of the existing historic pavilion, walkway realignments, and additional benches. The move to revitalize the park coincides with continued efforts to revitalize downtown and other nearby parts of the City.
moreEnfield Park
Enfield Park was a site rehabilitation project for a baseball facility located in the City of Plano. The 42 acre site was a functioning sports park that needed to be improved to accommodate Plano’s growing needs. la terra studio created a master plan for the facility that projected future use of the park and its amenities. Through paving enhancements, updated signage, addition of non-traditional play equipment and shade structures, the overall appearance and functionality of the facility was improved.
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Russell Creek Park is a large community park offering users multiple soccer and baseball facilities. Park amenities also include a small lake, 3.4 miles of hike/ bike trail that is part of the City of Plano's trail system, a pavilion, playground and restrooms. As part of a $1.2 million athletic field renovation/ relocation la terra studio developed a new signage and way finding package, athletic field shade structures, and large scale irrigation improvements for the park.
moreScenic Point Park
The Wellness Preserve at Scenic Point Park is located on the Rowlett side of the two mile bridge to Rockwall on SH 66, This park will become an outdoor lakeshore recreational entertainment destination.
Phase I construction has begun and includes a boardwalk structure that connects the shoreline to the 2 mile bridge giving park users access to a once hidden site. Also include in phase I is a 12’ wide hike and bike path along an existing well-worn path. . Future phases include a series of cantilevered boardwalks, observation piers, fishing pier, elevated observation decks, and a secondary network of unimproved nature trails. The most public spaces of the park will be located at the eastern end. This area will include a children’s playground, terraced lawn, passive no-swim beach, vehicular drop-off area, large fishing pier and Keep Rowlett Beautiful’s Environmental Learning Center
moreCasey's Clubhouse - Texas ASLA Merit Award
Casey’s Clubhouse is an all-inclusive playground located in Grapevine, Texas. This unique playground was designed for children of all abilities to play equally. This inclusive play environment is exploding with features that address physical, cognitive, sensory and emotional needs of all children. Park elements include misting dolphins, a universally accessible clubhouse, zip line, swings, and several custom features.
This special playground was inspired by a little girl, Casey, and her dream to play with the other children.
“Today, we need to not only look at how special needs kids play, but how able bodied friends can play with special needs kids, “ Louis Tridico (Casey’s Father)
moreThe Courts at Gabe Nesbitt
The Courts is located within Gabe Nesbitt Community Park in McKinney, Texas. The facility was created with a park-like setting and includes 10 regulation tennis courts, one championship court, and a 3,500 square foot pro shop. The design considers both the physical play of tennis and the social aspect that players like to enjoy between matches with their friends.
The project was the USTA 2012 National Featured Facility award winner, the organization’s highest honor. The “featured facility” award exemplifies the highest level of excellence in facility design, court construction, and court amenities. The award was presented during the 2012 US Open in New York and was the first time in the history of the award to be given to a public facility.
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