Walker-Branch Park Master Plan
2022
Prepared by Livable Cities Studio
City of Lakewood & City of Edgewater
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Walker-Branch Park, home to Edgewater Civic Center, is a 13-acre community park jointly owned by Lakewood and Edgewater. Additional property was recently acquired directly south of Edgewater Civic Center, adding to the park’s acreage, and is included in this master plan.
Currently, the park includes picnic pavilions, a soccer field, a softball field, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 half basketball courts, 2 playgrounds, a skate park, and open lawn areas.
The 40 West ArtLine weaves through the park, with a total of 6 art installations throughout the park. Walker-Branch Park also features a self guided tour, “Play in the Park”, as part of the 40 West ArtLine.
Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles
Access & Connectivity
Access & Connectivity
Improve connections to the park from nearby neighborhoods and destinations and enhance connectivity within the park for users.
Programming
Programming
Activate the park with recreation, health, and wellness opportunities.
Natural Systems
Natural Systems
Build upon the inherent natural characteristics of the park and improve connections to the drainageway.
Culture & Art
Culture & Art
Celebrate culture and art within the park and as part of the 40 West ArtLine.
Concept Plan
Concept Plan
The preferred concept plan was developed based on feedback from the community including desirable park uses, location of various elements, circulation, access, and overall character.
The southern portion of the park features enhanced entries, one through an inclusive play area and one through an educational pollinator garden. This zone provides active recreational opportunities with a multi-purpose fitness zone. A multi-use lawn anchors the space and creates a large open area to gather.
The northern portion of the park strengthens the connection to the Civic Center through an improved parking area and an inviting reading grove. A fenced dog park, one of the most highly requested programs by the community, sits adjacent to the maintained skatepark. A civic lawn and nature play area provide more opportunities for recreation and gathering.
Access & Connectivity
Access & Connectivity
The master plan aims to address park access and connectivity through enhanced connections to the park from adjacent neighborhoods, welcoming park entrances, and improved wayfinding and internal circulation.
Programming
Programming
Programming adjustments for Walker-Branch Park are rooted in community feedback received during the engagement process.
Natural Systems
Natural Systems
The master plan seeks to improve the natural systems of Walker-Branch Park by creating more opportunities for park users to interact with natural features and diverse landscape typologies.
Culture & Art
Culture & Art
Culture & Art are a key element to Walker-Branch Park today, and the master plan looks to elevate these components in future park improvements.
Design Character
Design Character
The preferred concept plan was developed based on feedback from the community including desirable park uses, location of various elements, circulation, access, and overall character.
The design character section illustrate the characters for playgrounds, central gathering plaza, reading grove, dog park, nature play areas, pollinator garden, memorial, multi-use lawn, and parking lot within Walker Branch Park that best reflect the desires and feedback from the community.
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