The City of Big Lake has several parks with aging playground equipment that needs to be repaired or refreshed as well as new parks that are being developed. The City is interested in exploring alternative designs for these parks by asking the question — is there a way to create a better park experience? Students will create design ideas for a natural playground for the City of Big Lake’s River Oaks Park in collaboration with preschoolers at the University of St. Thomas Child Development Center.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Sustainable Communities Partnership Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
AnnMarie Thomas
Engineering
apthomas@stthomas.edu
6519625761
Local Government / Community Contact
Michael Healy
City Planner
mhealy@biglakemn.org