Final Design - Design Intent-
To create a modern play environment within a natural setting. Plateaus and trees shape the organic design characterized by natural curves and colors found in nature. The play areas and walking paths are not of pure geometric form and are based on the idea of continuous flow. Age groups are separated by a large lawn space. Color changes in the protective surfacing signify age appropriate and handicap accessible play.
Before - The existing minimal play equipment was determined unsafe as part of the City of Pittsburgh Playground Safety Program. It was to be removed and replaced by a greater amount of modern play equipment. After the removal, the site was left as a large open green space characterized by elevation changes and many trees.
Site Analysis - Site Analysis
-Large green site with many healthy large shade trees.
-Many changes in elevation with a few plateaus.
-All play equipment, and the hardscape beneath the equipment must be removed for safety reasons.
-One dead tree to be removed and others that must be pruned for safety reasons.
Design Concept - -Separate areas for age 2-5 and 5-12
-Modern equipment on synthetic protective surfacing.
-Meet current safety and ADA standards.
-A play whirl area.
-Park benches taking advantage of the existing shade trees.
-Litter receptacles situated around the site.
-New shade trees.
-New ornamental trees to add color and beauty to the site.
-Asphalt paths for handicap accessibility from the existing parking lot to the play areas and the existing swimming pool.
Design Concept - -Separate areas for age 2-5 and 5-12
-Modern equipment on synthetic protective surfacing.
-Meet current safety and ADA standards.
-A play whirl area.
-Park benches taking advantage of the existing shade trees.
-Litter receptacles situated around the site.
-New shade trees.
-New ornamental trees to add color and beauty to the site.
-Asphalt paths for handicap accessibility from the existing parking lot to the play areas and the existing swimming pool.
Post Construction - Design Intent-
To create a modern play environment within a natural setting. Plateaus and trees shape the organic design characterized by natural curves and colors found in nature. The play areas and walking paths are not of pure geometric form and are based on the idea of continuous flow. Age groups are separated by a large lawn space. Color changes in the protective surfacing signify age appropriate and handicap accessible play.
Post Construction - Design Intent-
To create a modern play environment within a natural setting. Plateaus and trees shape the organic design characterized by natural curves and colors found in nature. The play areas and walking paths are not of pure geometric form and are based on the idea of continuous flow. Age groups are separated by a large lawn space. Color changes in the protective surfacing signify age appropriate and handicap accessible play.
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