Washington Township Murphy Aquatic Park

Washington Township Murphy Aquatic Park

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Washington Township, IN

Murphy Aquatic Park

HWC worked closely with Washington Township Parks and Recreation in Hendricks County to design a new regional park and aquatic center in Avon, Indiana. Currently, under construction, the initial phase of the project centers around a state-of-the-art aquatic center which will house a large wave pool, central sprayground, activity pool, and waterslides.  In addition to the aquatic center, the park will feature an inclusive playground with play berms, trails, recreation pond, wetland, restored habitat, and parking. A community center with an indoor recreation facility is planned for the second phase.

Monumental Merit Award Recipient

Landscape architecture

Newburgh Lou Dennis Park

Newburgh Lou Dennis Park

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Newburgh, IN

Lou Dennis Park

HWC was thrilled to collaborate with LA+D Architecture on the transformation of this existing pool site into an inclusive splash pad with playground amenities. To pay homage to the beloved community pool, limestone seat walls were developed to denote the boundaries of the original vessel. Other notable features include artificial turf mounds, a treehouse tower, swings, accessible we-go-round, and sensory panels. Blue poured-in-place surfacing and colored concrete create a wave ribbon that ties the playground and splashpad together.

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New Albany Parkview Campus Redevelopment Plan

New Albany Parkview Campus Redevelopment Plan

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New Albany, IN

Parkview Campus Redevelopment Plan

After completing the New Albany Housing Authority Master Plan, HWC was engaged to begin conceptual design of the Parkview campus which will be the first public housing property to be redeveloped. The goal of this project is to transform the previously distressed housing campus into a vibrant new neighborhood with mixed-income housing and quality of life amenities such as sports courts, playground, splash pad, community gardens, multi-use trails, and ample outdoor open space. By redeveloping outdated campuses into attractive new neighborhoods, residents are reconnected with the larger community of New Albany and afforded more opportunities and a higher quality of life.
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Anderson Mays Park

Anderson Mays Park

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Anderson, IN

Mays Park

Upgrades to Mays Park were desired that could honor the existing park amenities while bringing in new, much needed facilities to the neighborhood. A new pedestrian crossing at 10th Street has become the epicenter of the park’s revitalization that includes a splash pad, playground, restrooms, a shade structure, a walking trail, and a new parking lot on the north side. A new tennis and pickleball court, restrooms, a shade structure, and a revitalized skate park and basketball courts were provided on the south side.
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Crawfordsville Pike Place

Crawfordsville Pike Place

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Crawfordsville, IN

Pike Place 

After several buildings came down along a main downtown corridor, the City of Crawfordsville decided to transform the gravel lot into a central gathering space. HWC teamed with KJG Architects to complete the design and construction documents. Components of the park include a stage, custom public restroom building, event lawn, custom brick pillars with metal farmers market gates, site furnishings, landscaping, and decorative site lighting. Now consistently programmed, the space has become a central hub for community activities.

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