Rassekh Park

LOCATIONLake Oswego, OR
CLIENTLake Oswego Parks and Recreation
SIZE10 acres
PROJECT TYPEParks & Recreation
PROJECT LEAD
Steven Tuttle

Designed for movement and discovery, Rassekh Park creates endless opportunities for active outdoor recreation.

SERVICES PROVIDED:
Architecture
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Land Use Planning
Landscape Architecture

Originally planned as a park focused on field sports, Rassekh evolved through extensive outreach that engaged more than 600 residents and local schoolchildren. Their feedback revealed a strong desire for two key features: a larger playground and a dedicated skatepark. The result is a $5.2 million, multi-phase park that reflects the interests and needs of the people it serves.

 

Today, Rassekh Park includes a 10,000-square-foot skatepark, a destination playground, picnic facilities, restrooms, pathways, parking, and supporting infrastructure. The skatepark was added after strong community advocacy and was developed through workshops with local skaters, creating a space that welcomes users of all ages and skill levels. 

 

Equally important, the playground was inspired by drawings and ideas gathered from neighborhood children. Designers transformed those imaginative concepts into an accessible, adventure-filled play environment featuring climbing elements, slides, swings, and a signature sculptural climbing wall built from custom woodwork and carefully selected natural boulders.

DESIGN DRIVERS

Rassekh Park demonstrates how meaningful community engagement, inclusive recreation, and thoughtful integration of natural play elements can transform a local park into a distinctive destination that reflects and serves its community.

Community-Led Design: Through extensive outreach with residents, skaters, families, and schoolchildren, Rassekh Park evolved from a field-sports concept into a community-driven destination centered on the recreational needs and aspirations of its users.
Play for All Ages and Abilities: The park provides a diverse range of accessible play, skating, and gathering experiences that encourage exploration, skill-building, and social connection for people of all ages and abilities.
Connecting Imagination to Nature: Inspired by children's ideas and the site's natural character, the design transforms imaginative play concepts into a unique landscape of sculptural climbing features, natural materials, and memorable outdoor experiences.