Enhancing quality of life through the creation of a stream
Born from the need to provide a flood control solution for the Oak Grove community, Lynnbrook Park boasts playgrounds, a walking path, open gathering areas, a pavilion, and a grilling area. It also offers an artsy pedestrian bridge and recreational opportunities for the community—all in the midst of a naturalized stream.
The park announces its history and purpose upon entering the space by celebrating the water and providing educational opportunities through stream access. Water flowing into the park is slowed, cleaned, and released into the primary meandering stream channel.
Working with the City of Chattanooga, we coordinated community engagement activities, including public presentations, banners, brochures, and a community groundbreaking. We designed the site to restore the natural stream channel, incorporate green infrastructure to treat stormwater, and provide passive and active community spaces.
This project was made possible through a collaboration of the City of Chattanooga Stormwater and Parks Divisions, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and donations from playground and site furniture vendors.
At a Glance
- Offices
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- Asheville, NC
- Atlanta, GA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chattanooga, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Raleigh, NC
- Roanoke, VA
- Client
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- City of Chattanooga
- Award
- National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Parks Build Community Award, 2021
Jan Pass, Senior Associate, Senior Engineer
I love incorporating inexpensive elements, like wildflower mixes, into a project to add value and better connect people to their spaces.
Stephen Hopper, Senior Landscape Architect
Show up, be present, listen, and engage.
Ryan Stokes, Project Engineer
I’ve always loved being outside and observing the environment and its natural systems and processes.
Heath Elder, Senior Civil Engineer
Each client is very different; it is important to understand the pressures they face.
Tommy Martin, Senior Landscape Architect
Designing a living environment that is ever changing by season and use is a tremendous responsibility, one I do not take lightly.
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