January, 2010 1
A Bay-Friendly Rated Landscape: A Case Study
W I L L O W P A R K
Pocket Park Showcases Remarkable Array of Bay-Friendly Landscape Practices
W
illow Park, a
new half-acre
public park
in Union City, California,
may be small in size.
But...
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January, 2010 1
A Bay-Friendly Rated Landscape: A Case Study
W I L L O W P A R K
Pocket Park Showcases Remarkable Array of Bay-Friendly Landscape Practices
W
illow Park, a
new half-acre
public park
in Union City, California,
may be small in size.
But
thanks to committed City
leadership and creative
design, this pocket park is
packed with community
amenities and Bay-Friendly
Landscape features.
“Willow Park serves a lot of functions,” said Robert Mowat, whose landscape architecture
firm designed the park.
“There are picnic tables and barbecue grills, spaces for sitting, a
play structure for children, and a lot of habitat” for birds and beneficial insects.
It has also achieved the highest Bay-Friendly Rated Landscape score to date, earning
points for features such as waste reduction, onsite composting, a diverse selection of
plants, a no-mow alternative to turf, and a variety of recycled-content products.
Union
City received a $25,000 grant from StopWaste.
Org to help fund some of t
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