Coastal Engineering Co. provided civil engineering services for upgrades to this
neighborhood open space in the “tree streets” of downtown Hyannis. Serving as a local
amenity and linchpin between neighboring residential streets, the community called for:
updates to the existing play structures; flexible use open space; and safety in the form
of lighting and visibility across the park. This was accomplished by removing an asphalt
section of the street that cut through the center and connecting two parcels into one
larger park with continuous views and low-level lighting maintained throughout the
landscape. New amenities include paths, benches, signage, and granite curb installation
around the edges of the park. An “outdoor classroom” playground keeps a connection between
the landscape and the community as a reference to the previously located here orchard.
Another aspect of the project was addressing the flooding problems at the park, which were
solved in tandem with Offshoots Landscape Architects through grading and drainage
solutions. Selected plant species allow for the tactful integration of bio filtration rain
gardens as well as preservation of native wildlife.
