03/27/2026
Flashback Friday to the Westmoreland Park Nature-Based Play Area!
GreenWorks partnered with on this pilot project to transform an outdated playground into an immersive, nature-based play environment rooted in community vision. Through a robust public engagement process, the design features unique play elements custom-made for the park that reflect that vision.
Working alongside environmental artist Adam Kuby, the team integrated sculptural elements that double as play features, blending art, ecology, and play. Sustainable strategies, from salvaged materials and native planting to water-wise design and stormwater management, are woven throughout.
Opened in 2014 and still “wildly” popular, the project received an ASLA Oregon Honor Award and remains a great example of how thoughtful, community-driven design can create lasting impact.
