Carrington School Learning Park

Truman Ave. & Kenmore Ave. Waterbury, CT

"Playground, recreational, and educational improvements for a school community open space connecting two neighborhoods"

Man in a gray suit giving a speech at a school opening ceremony, with children seated on the ground behind him and a playground in the background.
Colorful playground with a hot air balloon-shaped play structure and slides, set on a blue rubber surface, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Project Overview

Carrington School Learning Park represents a groundbreaking approach to community park design, emphasizing ecological restoration while creating dynamic spaces for multigenerational use. The 15-acre site was transformed from a deteriorating landscape into a model of sustainable design that serves as both a recreational destination and an educational resource for environmental stewardship.

Our design philosophy centered on working with the existing topography and native ecosystems, minimizing disturbance while maximizing community benefit. The project demonstrates how landscape architecture can address both social and environmental challenges through thoughtful, evidence-based design.

LOCATION

Truman Ave. & Kenmore Ave. Waterbury, CT

TIMELINE

2022 - 2023

CLIENT

City of Waterbury Public Schools

Project Details