08/31/2026
We’re thrilled to announce that Hemisfair Civic Park in San Antonio, TX received an Honor Award in the General Design from the 2026 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Professional Awards and the Large Urban Parks Award (North America) from World Urban Parks World Urban Parks last week.
The Civic Park at Hemisfair uses landscape as a catalyst for reconnecting a part of San Antonio disconnected by the 1968 World’s Fair. Envisioned as “The place where San Antonio meets,” the Civic Park invites the daily life of the city back into Hemisfair while also expanding the city’s capacity for large events and celebrations.
The Springs, gardens, an event lawn and central promenade draw the city into the park while also reaching out to connect surrounding neighborhoods and projects.
We’re grateful to the city of San Antonio for continuing to support the transformation of Hemisfair and the many collaborators, who helped imagine, build, and continue to support the life of this important place.
GGN, Project Lead and Landscape Architect
Alamo Architects, Architect - Alamo Architects
Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Civil Engineer - Magnusson Klemencic Associates
Rialto Studios, Local Landscape Architect Rialto Studio, Inc.
Jeffrey Bruce & Company, Turf and Soil Engineering - JBC Landscape Architects
CMS Collaborative, Fountain Design - CMS Collaborative
Tillett Lighting, Lighting Design - Linnaea Tillett Lighting Design Associates
Intelligent Engineering Services, Structural Engineer - Intelligent Engineering Services
CNG Engineering, MEP - CNG ENGINEERING
Drew Collaborative Works, Cost Estimating – I can’t find an insta for DCW, but they do have LinkedIn
Skanska, General Contractor - Skanska USA | Construction & Development
Shadrock & Williams, Masonry Contractor - Shadrock & Williams
Toole Design Group, Traffic Engineer - Toole Design
ETM Associates, Operations & Maintenance
Theater DNA, Theater Design - TheatreDNA
Ximenes & Associates, Public Outreach
Image credits: Drew Reinartz (1), GGN (2,4-6,8), Kaylee Greenlee Beal (3), Voice of San Antonio (7)