Young Children's Program Playground
Creating pathways and play spaces to enhance connectivity and enjoyment
Colman Engineering provided civil site design services for the JMU Young Children’s Program playground, enhancing accessibility and play opportunities on campus. Coordinating closely with the architect and JMU, Colman Engineering successfully located the playground in an area with limited space, carefully designing the layout to fit within the constraints of a tight site.
The project began with a topographic survey to map the proposed development area. Using this data, Colman developed a site design for a connecting path between the R9 parking lot and Memorial Hall, along with plans for the adjacent playground area. The design involved addressing multiple utility crossings and required adaptability as site conditions, such as unexpected utilities, were encountered.
The final design ensures seamless connectivity and a safe, engaging environment for young learners and their families.
Location
Harrisonburg, VA
Client
James Madison University
Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. JMU is fast becoming one of the nation’s leading lights in higher education because students enjoy unusually engaged relationships with world-class faculty who are here because they want to pursue knowledge and make teaching their No. 1 priority.
