Zone Recreation Center

Zone Recreation Greenspace Plan draft

Zone Recreation Greenspace Plan draft

The Cleveland EcoVillage is working in partnership with ParkWorks and the City of Cleveland Parks, Recreation and Properties department to create a new site design for Zone Rec.

In March 2005 the consultant team of McKnight Associates, Davey Resources, and artist Stephen Manka was chosen to help create the park design. Community input generated at a series of public workshops over the past two years, ecological design principles, and opportunities for environmental education and public art were incorporated into the design.

Environmental sculpture idea at Zone Rec

Environmental sculpture idea at Zone Rec

Sketches of public art ideas at Zone Rec by artist Steve Manka and Jim McKnight & Associates.

Zone Rec eco-path

Zone Rec eco-path

Rendering by artist Steve Manka and McKnight & Associates, Landscape Architects for an eco-path at Zone Rec.


Zone Rec Greenspace Plan detail

Zone Rec Greenspace Plan detail

The Zone Recreation Greenspace Plan calls for adding or improving areas of active play to include:

  • Rollerblading & biking
  • Jogging & fitness
  • Group sports
  • A children's play area (Totlot, swingsets, castle & moat, etc.)
  • A climbing wall
  • Water elements such as a spray park
  • A skate park