WSA Featured in Recreation Management
inPRACTICE / TRAILHEAD: Wilson Road Park in Columbus, Ohio
The award-winning Wilson Road Trailhead was recently featured in Recreation Management. The article highlights the features of the park structure, and how the park connects local neighborhoods to a regional trail with iconic design.
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inPRACTICE / TRAILHEAD: Wilson Road Park in Columbus, Ohio
Completed in 2017, Wilson Road Trailhead Park in Columbus, Ohio, earned a Merit Award (2018) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbus Chapter, as well as an Honor Award (2017) from the AIA Ohio Chapter. Designed by multidisciplinary design firm WSA, the $450,000 project was funded by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, which received funding help from the Westside Community Fund, provided by the Hollywood Casino. At the same time, the Ohio Department of Transportation was funding the development of the connecting bike trails.
“The Wilson Road Trailhead project uses a simple, timeless structure to mark place and establish a community hub that promotes healthy living,” said WSA President Timothy Hawk, FAIA. “It’s pretty remarkable how this small intervention has made such a difference in the Columbus Westgate community.”
One of the main goals for the site was to provide a place for the community to gather. “Parks connect people and neighborhoods, and we wanted to create an environment unique to the neighborhood that could support community and be a part of the neighborhood they could embrace,” explained Sam Cejda, communications director for WSA. “Another aim was to also increase the sense of safety and comfort through development of a public park. It was our and the city’s goal to reinforce the sense of community in the neighborhood, and the establishment of the park was geared toward spurring further public development to enrich the community experience. . . CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE ON RECMANAGMENT.COM