Wetland Educational Center Dickinson Memorial Park

Educational Center-Water Feature Restoration

A SCHEMATIC PROPOSAL FOR:

Billie Cohen, Ltd. LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO

Existing Wetland Pond

ExistingBuried Stream

to be Daylighted

Outline of lawn

ExistingPlayground

Deep Brook PondAquifer

Wetland Water Table 1’ below

GradeExisting

Skate Board Park

Parking

Picnic PavilionFacilities

CampBuilding

Parking

Private PropertyResidence

BasketballCourt

Ball Field

Existing Site

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

View facing South Across Deep Brook Pond

View facing West- The Meadow

View facing East- Old Pool Location

Existing Tennis Courts

Picnic Pavilion

Existing Playground

Existing Site

Existing Wetlands Adjacent- South of Park

Summer Camp at Dickinson Park

Existing Stream & Bridge

Swelling Stream

Existing Site

Park & Wetland Educational CenterSchematic Design Proposal

Visitor/Community Center- Model off Grid Green Building w/Flexible Programing, Observation Green roof ,Weather Station & Telescope

Proposed Amphitheater& Covered Deck Stage

New PlaygroundButterfly Garden& Mounds above Planted Wetlands

Habitat Meadow& wetlands

Observation Deck Boardwalk through Existing Pond willConnect to Town Trail System

Deep Brook Trout Stream

Restored Wetland Habitat gardensWith Boardwalk

Existing WetlandsPavilion

Restored StreamFuture Splashpad

Parking

Tennis Court Parking

Schematic Master Plan

Facilities

Existing Skate Board Park

Private Residence

BasketballCourt

The site at Dickinson Memorial Park allows for a variety of different habitats to be restored and created, from wetlands and streams to open meadows and wooded retreats, attracting birds and butterflies, enriching the users experience , inspiring exploration and discovery.

Amphitheater & stage

Restored Wetlands & Woodland

Existing Conditions

Community Visitor Center

Upland Meadows Restored Wetland

Park & Wetland Educational CenterSchematic Design Proposal

Boardwalks & Wetlands

“Play is the natural way that children understand their world, express thoughts and feelings, develop social skills and learn self mastery”. Karen Cowling

Playground with Butterfly Gardens & Habitat Meadows

Park & Wetland Educational CenterSchematic Design Proposal

Butterfly GardensMounds above Planted Wetlands

Deep Brook Trout Stream

Pavilion

Facilities

Future Splashpad

AccessibleWood Play Tower5 to 12 years Old

Mowed path

Basketball Court

Butterfly Gardens& SeatingHabitat Wet

Meadows

Play house2 to 5 years Old

Play Mounds

Restored Wetlands

Native Plants createHabitat for Wild Life

Park as Outdoor Living Classroom

Encourage connection & understanding of the natural environment through play and exploration.Inspire environmental stewardship and awareness locally and globally.

Existing Conditions

Park & Wetland Educational CenterSchematic Design Proposal

Upland MeadowsOutdoor Gathering Spaces

Encourage Exploration