Lockwood-Dignowity Park

Momentum began building when a multidisciplinary design team organized as Public Space East engaged the community between July 2015 and February 2016 through large community meetings as well as knocking on doors and meeting individual families; the use of virtual reality goggles allowed residents to visualize the improvements in three dimensions. The community’s input helped shape the ensuing design, which includes an iconic, all-ages hilltop playscape combining organic elements, sculpted landforms, and play. The park playscape combines custom and prefabricated elements integrated into landforms to provide a completely unique play experience. Boulders and berms help naturalize the play area and provide informal seating. Providing shade (both through shade sails and shade trees) is a priority. The successful passage of San Antonio’s 2017 park bond program rewarded the team’s efforts and has made the project a reality.