The master plan of the redesign of The Historic Hoosgow Park shows the path system that takes the form of
twisting limbs and leaves of the strawberry plant, the plant that is the icon of the town of Arroyo Grande.
This stormwater runoff study was the basis for all design decisions. It was through this study that I
discovered that through utilizing the parking median planters as swales we could catch and clean all
stormwater for later use as irrigation for the park.
Plan Blow Up of the Parking Median Swale Systems
The planting palette was strongly influenced by the strawberry theme of the overall space,
with many plants being selected for the respemblance to the juciness of the strawberry (the various succulent species) or for the strong reds and greens of the strawberry (the Japanese Blood Grass).
Plan Blow Up of the Park Path Systems and Planted Retention Ponds
Elevation View of the Entry Sign and ADA Access to the Park
Perspective of the small pocket park located along the strawberry lined path that leads visitors from
downtown Arroyo Grande to the park. Succulents and water features are the central focal point of this small
retreat space that hints at what visitors will experience just uphill.
Perspective of Hoosgow Jail Succulent Plaza
Perspective of Park ADA Access from Parking Lot
