Twin Lakes Park
Durham, North Carolina

This underutilized 50-acre community park came to life with the construction its renovation/ expansion plan. An extensive site analysis and an interactive process with neighboring residents directed the plan in a way that broadens its recreational offerings while preserving its passive woodland character. New play areas and family picnic clusters are concentrated on the central ridgetop optimizing lake views. Soccer fields are located on a broad upland area well buffered by existing woods. A shoreline trail winds uphill linking various facilities within the park.