Designing Parks That Bring Generations Together

On a Saturday morning at Gilbert Regional Park in Arizona, a grandmother watches her grandson splash at The Falls splash pad while a group of teens skate nearby. A father jogs along a loop trail while his daughter climbs an interactive play structure designed for all ages. At the amphitheater, a yoga class is wrapping up, and a group of coworkers decide to head over to the community market for the afternoon. This scene is no accident—it’s the result of intentional design that prioritizes connection across generations.”

Chad Atterbury - Principal and Landscape Architect, Dig Studio