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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.
EVENTS and MORE
"Engagement Strategies in a Changing World" - Missouri Parks and Recreation Association 2022
"Recreation as a Building Block" - Kansas Recreation and Parks Association 2022
"Planning for Health Equity in your Park System" - Missouri Parks and Recreation Association 2021
"Public-Private Collaborations: Evolution of Parks" - Missouri Parks & Recreation Conference 2020
"Creating Healthy Places" - Iowa Governors Conference on Public Health 2020
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PROJECT NEWS
Re-Imagining our Parks - The Importance of Connecting People Back to Natural Places
Learn how the City of Des Moines is going to capitalize on one of the greatest resource they have - the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon River.
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Publications
Parks Going Green, Sustaining Momentum
Featured Article in Recreation Management / April 2021
Creative Placemaking: Storytelling About People and Culture
Featured Article in Kansas Parks and Recreation Magazine / Winter 2019 Harrison County - Iowa Welcome Center / Missouri Valley, Iowa A Unique Destination Urban Park / Des Moines, Iowa Feature article on Jester Park Natural Playscape / Granger, IowaSculpting a Masterpiece - Park & Art
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park / Des Moines, IowaRestored Ecology as Park Design Inspiration
Valley View Park / West Des Moines, IowaColoring is Fun for KIDS and ADULTS, just download and start coloring some your favorite outdoor spaces.
Download: Nature & Place Book 1
Download: Nature & Place Book 2
Water Resources
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Forest Grove Park Master Plan
Bettendorf, IA
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Gray's Lake Park
Des Moines, IA
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Iowa River Landing Wetland Park
Coralville, IA
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Jester Park Natural Playscape
Granger, IA
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Pracht Wetlands Park
Wichita, KS
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Valley View Park Master Plan
West Des Moines, IA
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Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
