GSM led project design & construction administration efforts, secured grant funding and obtained state & federal environmental permits, so that an antiquated drainage outfall could be transformed into a 20-acre recreational and wetlands preserve park with functioning detention basin. The Fairfield community continues to play a critical stewardship role in educating the public on respecting the park’s natural environment while enjoying year-round use of the soccer play fields.
- 11 soccer fields
- Re-establishment of a 7-acre wetland, channel preserve and detention basin
- Pedestrian pathways with interpretive educational signage
- Concession/restroom/maintenance building
- Maintenance and emergency vehicle access
- Bridge connections across wetlands
- 150 space parking area
- Riparian enhancement planting
- Central control irrigation system