Parks and Trails Development
Designing ecologically thriving places for everyone to enjoy.
We use industry-leading green technologies and sustainable landscape design principles to bring park design and trail development projects to life. As either the primary consultant or sub-consultant, Dougan Ecology delivers design solutions with ecological considerations at the forefront.
Preserving significant and sensitive natural features
We specialize in custom designs for outdoor recreational spaces, especially those with sensitive or significant ecological features.
Our team of landscape architects, ecologists, and wildlife biologists work together to offer ecological assessment, conceptual design, and agency liaison.
Our expertise includes:
- Trail design through ecologically sensitive spaces such as wetlands and shorelines
- Natural heritage expertise for park design
- Integration of existing hydrological processes and land features
- Championing native plant species
- Salvaging on-site biological materials for cost-effectiveness and sustainability
- Contracts with nurseries for secure, efficient plant species procurement
- Conservation considerations for significant species
Balancing ecological, planning, and policy constraints
A history of award-winning projects
We place ecology at the centre of our design excellence.
Together with Ontario municipalities like Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener, Orangeville, Brantford, and Guelph, we have created ecologically-rich, user-friendly, and aesthetically beautiful park and trail development projects.
Our award-winning parks and trails include:
- CSLA Regional Merit Award: East Hamilton Recreational Trail Hub
- Mississauga Urban Design Award of Merit: O’Connor Park
- LEED Bronze Certification: Lakeside Park Development
- Mississauga Urban Design Award of Merit: Memorial Park
- Award of Excellence: Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Site Design
We elevate the land’s natural beauty and full ecological potential… for all to enjoy!
