Deer Haven Park Phase I Development, (Lexington, Kentucky)

CLIENT: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)

As residential areas near Deer Haven Lane and Walnut Grove Lane continue to grow, Deer Haven Park is providing new opportunities for outdoor recreation and neighborhood connections. Clark Dietz is providing engineering design services for Phase I of the 25.5-acre public park, establishing its core amenities and linking the site to the Brighton Rail Trail and surrounding neighborhoods.

Building on a City-provided survey and approved schematic design, our team is developing construction-ready plans for grading, drainage, pavement, and accessible circulation. The design includes approximately 1,430 linear feet of 12-foot-wide asphalt multiuse trail, a 340-foot connector trail, and concrete sidewalks connecting the park entrance, parking area, recreational facilities, and adjoining trail system. A paved parking area with ADA-accessible spaces supports access to the park.

Phase I amenities include four pickleball courts, a full basketball court, a playground area, a picnic shelter, and accessible pads for picnic tables and a portable restroom. Court improvements incorporate specialized asphalt pavement, color coatings and striping, fencing, net systems, and subsurface drainage. The site layout also accommodates future recreational facilities as the park develops.

The property’s rolling terrain requires careful coordination between grading, drainage, and the proposed amenities. Clark Dietz is developing a grading strategy that balances cut and fill to minimize material import and export and help control construction costs. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses inform the design of three detention ponds, outlet-control structures, pipes, culverts, and associated drainage improvements to manage runoff from new impervious surfaces and protect downstream properties.

Our team is also preparing erosion and sediment control plans and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, incorporating tree protection, site restoration, and water service for a future drinking fountain. Through coordinated engineering design, Clark Dietz is helping LFUCG establish the foundation for a connected, accessible neighborhood park that can grow with the community.

Learn more about Clark Dietz’s work in Kentucky in From Mentor to Teammate: Building Kentucky Communities Through Engineering.