COLONIAL PARK

Renovation transformed this park into the flagship park for the small city of West University Place. Following the recommendations of the Open Space Master Plan the landscape architects led an extensive (and often spirited!) public process to determine the appropriate program and design for the park. The park was well loved by diverse user groups and required creative design to incorporate a variety of recreation components. Today, kids love the custom playground features combined with ‘off the shelf’ equipment, while the picnic shelter, walking path and open lawn are in use year-round. Jim Patterson led the public involvement effort and the design for this project which was completed while he was at Knudson & Associates.