seasons dog park

La Quinta, CA

Dog owners in the city of La Quinta requested additional space for the large dog population. The City provided an opportunity in a grass-lined retention basin for Hermann Design Group to come up with a solution. Because of the steep slopes into the basin, ADA access was provided from the street parking area by designing four ramps and transition platforms. A stairway that leads to an entry portal provides separate access for small and large dogs. Concrete surfacing is minimized in an efficient layout with shade structures that are strategically located with bench seating, drinking fountains, trash receptacles, and dog bag dispensers. Light spillage studies were prepared to reduce the impact on adjacent two-story homes and lighting is timed to turn on only during park hours.