Oregon Parks and Recreation Department – Silverton, Oregon

The idea for nature play in Silver Falls State Park grew out of the Oregon Parks and Recreation ‘Stepping Stones’ program with the goal to get kids outside and to connect with nature. When completed the Silver Falls Play area will consist of 16 animal themed play areas around a 1/4 mile loop trail. Each play area is dedicated to a certain animal and designed for a specific age group. The young and young at heart can explore a series of play areas situated in a fir and fern wonderland. The first phase of construction included bear, ant, cougar and bird themed areas. Michelle managed and designed the project for OPRD completing design support from schematic design workshops to construction documents and construction administration.

You can find project workshop ideas and notes here.

Project Team Includes:

• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
• GreenWorks PC
• Learning Landscapes Design
• George Morgan Construction

* Michelle designed and managed this project while working for a previous employer, she complete construction services with Learning Landscapes.