MARK TROMBA PARK

CLEVELAND, OHIO  

As part of an extensive public improvement initiative, the City of Cleveland made significant upgrades to several out-dated city parks, including Mark Tromba Park. Working with City of Cleveland Architecture & Site Development representatives and with multiple subconsultants, Behnke Landscape Architecture coordinated all aspects of this project from schematic design through construction documentation. Overall, Behnke was responsible for determining the site design and layout, preparing demolition plans, developing site grading plans, and providing planting plans.

Located in Cleveland’s Collinwood Neighborhood, Mark Tromba Park underwent an extensive renovation aimed at improving the site layout, enhancing existing recreational offerings, and diversifying play opportunities. Prior to construction, the existing park contained extensive fencing, outdated play structures, and several underutilized tennis courts. The plan for the renovated park consolidated the underutilized spaces and minimized site fencing. This provided open space for flexible programming and neighborhood gatherings. Additional site improvements included a new splash pad, new play structures and equipment, a new public art piece, a new reconfigured parking lot, two resurfaced basketball courts, and a resurfaced tennis court.

Construction Cost:  $1.2 Million