To enhance stormwater control in neighborhoods along the Red Cedar River in East Lansing, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner transformed the nearby Ranney Park into a multi-use community park and green infrastructure site. Wade Trim designed several functional water features that will enhance the park while capturing and pre-treating stormwater. Distinctive design qualities were incorporated into these features including a 160-foot-long water wall with water falling 12 feet into a series of descending collecting pools via babbling brooks and rocky cascades. This novel feature will control, improve, and filter the stormwater coming into the park before it is released into the Red Cedar River. Additional park enhancements include a fishing dock, boardwalks connecting islands, extensive pathways, a large floral clock and plaza, performance and event spaces, relocation of the sledding hill, and habitat restoration.

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