Challenge
The community wanted to reconnect to the shores of Lake Michigan, and optimize the recreational potential surrounding nearby Wolf Lake.
Solution
The SEH team collaborated with the Hammond Port Authority and the City of Hammond, involving multiple stakeholders and multiple design disciplines to reconnect the community with the shore of Lake Michigan. The end result was a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired pavilion as well as a new pedestrian boardwalk, an enhanced recreation area and environmental and shoreline improvements. The project was part of a larger redevelopment effort in Northwest Indiana.
Awards
- 2011 Engineering Excellence Honor Award | American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana (ACEC/IN)
- 2011 National Recognition Award | American Council of Engineering Companies
- 2011 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northern Indiana
Project
Wolf Lake Regional Park
Location
Hammond, Ind.
Client
City of Hammond, Hammond Port Authority
Park Features
- New playground areas and splash pad park
- Conservatory and formal gardens
- Improved access to Wolf Lake
- Native plantings and shoreline restoration
- Continuation of lakefront bike and pedestrian trail
Pavilion Features
- 5,300-sq. ft. multi-use performance pavilion for concerts and outdoor events of various sizes
- Innovative rotating panels protect performers from wind and direct sound towards the audience
- State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems
- Improved access to Wolf Lake
- Native plantings and shoreline restoration
- Continuation of lakefront bike and pedestrian trail