Barrientos Design was hired to conduct a study evaluating the 31 Milwaukee County Parks system service yards. Based on the analysis, the study serves as a basis for designing future improvements and aids the budget process for future capital improvements.

Following the study, Barrientos Design teamed up with GRAEF Engineering to conduct a complete design for a new service yard for Washington Park. The service yard includes heated parking, temperature-controlled storage, vehicle maintenance space, administration, crew spaces, a fuel station, and covered bulk storage.

Throughout the design process, consideration was made for how the building is incorporated into the existing park and its interaction with surrounding buildings and neighborhoods. Things considered included site security, fencing, walkway lighting, stormwater retention pond, landscaping, building materials, and aesthetics.

The project’s expected construction date is 2026 – 2027.