Lowe Park Amphitheater - Marion, Iowa
Precedence Park - Ankeny, Iowa
Gray's lake Park - Des Moines, Iowa
Jester Park Natural Playscape - Granger, Iowa
Rotary Riverwalk Park - Des Moines, Iowa
Standing Bear Lake Trail - Omaha, Nebraska
Iowa River Landing Wetland Park - Coralville, Iowa
Harrison County - Iowa Welcome Center - Missouri Valley, Iowa
Erfurt Park - Shawnee, Kansas
Cownie Soccer Park - Des Moines, Iowa

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Together we design, enhance and protect spaces for improved health of people, community and nature.

Public parks and open space give identity and economic benefit to cities, preserve the environment and provide a stage for civic activities and public life.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Iowa Parks & Recreation Conference

Downtown Marriott - Des Moines, Iowa
March 25-28, 2019
Benefiting Parks and Recreation throughout Iowa

Attend the Social Monday March 25th at RDG Dahlquist Art Studio
Visit our Booth, Tuesday March 26th during Exhibit hours
Join Our Presentation: "Equity in Our Parks" - Wednesday March 27th

 

Society of Outdoor Rec Professionals

Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza - Rapid City, South Dakota
May 6-9, 2019
Storytelling in Outdoor Recreation

Join Our Presentations:
- "Signage and Storytelling in Kansas’ State Parks" 
- "Climate Resilience"


 

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FEBRUARY 2018
PROJECT NEWS
Raccoon River Valley Trail - Designated an Iowa Great Place
Raccoon River Valley Trail “Waukee Railroad Pergola - in the shadow of the rails” opens to the public late March.

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Publications

Creative Placemaking: Storytelling About People and Culture

Featured Article in Kansas Parks and Recreation Magazine / Winter 2019

The Story of Loess Hills

Harrison County - Iowa Welcome Center / Missouri Valley, Iowa

Rotary Riverwalk Park

A Unique Destination Urban Park / Des Moines, Iowa

LA China - Natural Playscapes

Feature article on Jester Park Natural Playscape  / Granger, Iowa

Sculpting a Masterpiece - Park & Art

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park / Des Moines, Iowa

Restored Ecology as Park Design Inspiration

Valley View Park / West Des Moines, Iowa