hawthorn woods aquatic center

PSLA's site and landscape design concept for Hawthorn Woods' public outdoor aquatic center, situated on a seven-acre site, creates an inviting environment for all to enjoy. When entering the community center, colorful perennial gardens that function as a public art setting greets residents. At the pool deck and café areas, linear planting beds of native grasses, perennials and groundcover break up a sea of concrete. PSLA designed shade structures that further defined the pool deck space. The large lawn area provides an open space for additional recreation. Large berms were constructed and heavily planted with a mixed palette to screen adjacent traffic and future development. The retention pond, surrounded by native plantings and willow trees, screens the railroad track along the east property line.