Evolution of a Park

The construction at Burlington Park, 4618 Asheville Highway is underway.  Here is a first look at the site, and the beginning of the transformation. Check back often to see how the construction is going.  Watch the evolution of a park!


July 26, 2010

The view from the Burlington Library parking lot
The railing at the overlook is done.

The view from Asheville Highway
The amphitheater shade structure is done.

We’re restoring the creek
The completed amphitheater

This will be a terraced grass amphitheater
Topsoil is in and ready for irrigation, then sod.


July 20, 2010

The view from the Burlington Library parking lot
The topsoil is delivered and spread throughout the park. A big thank you to CEMEX for donating and delivering the topsoil. What a generous contribution to this community park!

The view from Asheville Highway
The amphitheater is almost finished.

We’re restoring the creek
Parks staff building the shade arbor at the amphitheater.

This will be a terraced grass amphitheater
The reclaimed, cleaned up stream is a tributary to Love’s Creek.


July 5, 2010

The view from the Burlington Library parking lot
The overlook.

The view from Asheville Highway
The amphitheater.

We’re restoring the creek
The playground.

This will be a terraced grass amphitheater
Sidewalks and walking path.


June 28, 2010

The view from the Burlington Library parking lot
The overlook is taking shape.

The view from Asheville Highway
The amphitheater.

We’re restoring the creek
Knox County staff building the playground.

This will be a terraced grass amphitheater
Construction has started on the walking path.


June 21, 2010

The view from the Burlington Library parking lot
The footers for the observation deck over the stream are in.

The view from Asheville Highway
The amphitheater seating is nearing completion.

We’re restoring the creek
Some of the amenities are added to the playground.

This will be a terraced grass amphitheater
The construction team is hard at work.


June 14, 2010

The view from the Burlington Library parking lot
Creating the observation deck atop the tributary to Love’s Creek.

The view from Asheville Highway
The amphitheater is taking shape.

We’re restoring the creek
Parks staff erecting the play structure.

This will be a terraced grass amphitheater
Amid all the construction we’re still protecting the wildlife!


June 7, 2010

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The view from the Burlington Library parking lot.

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The view from Asheville Highway

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We’re restoring the creek

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This will be a terraced grass amphitheater

 

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