Shepherd Field | Volkert Location: Washington, DC Client: District Department of Parks and Recreation Volkert transformed Shepherd Field by designing a park that accommodates the changing recreational needs of the surrounding community. Located near the District’s northern boundary, the park is a popular destination for locals, as well as people from Maryland and Virginia. The new park is now ADA accessible and has better connections to the community. The U-12 smaller soccer field, located in the center of the park, features a perimeter walking track and separates a new adult exercise area and the two new playgrounds. On-site stormwater management is possible by taking advantage of the existing sandy subsoil which allows runoff infiltration into the synthetic turf and the rubber surfacing

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