10/09/2026
We’re so excited that Redwood Park is now open to the Apple Valley Parks & Recreation community, a fully inclusive, accessible play space designed for children of all abilities.
For us, this project started with thinking outside the box. What could a playground become if we let imagination lead, while making inclusion central to the design?
We looked beyond the playground itself to the surrounding park. The pool and aquatics center sparked an idea: a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea theme, with a giant octopus at its heart.
What began as a sketch became something extraordinary in the hands of our teammate, Landscape Structures Inc.. Together, we explored how the octopus could be more than something to look at, how its tentacles could become playful, interactive parts of the experience. Seeing that idea come to life has been incredibly exciting.
But the most meaningful part isn’t the octopus. It’s what this space means for children who may have been left out of playground experiences before: a place in their own community where they can join in, explore, and play alongside others.
That’s why we do this. Iconic ideas. Inclusive design. A place to belong.
Because every child deserves to be part of the adventure.
