Planning Design Studio was selected by the City of Kirkwood to develop a master plan for improving Walker Lake, a major water feature located in its signature park, Kirkwood Park. The goals of the master plan were to reestablish the lake as a central feature and amenity of the park. Objectives which supported achieving that goal included improvement of the fishing habitat, water quality and visual character of the water body. 

Supported by a working committee, PDS incorporated the use of natural stone, lake bottom re-contouring and aquatic edge plantings to develop a natural fish and wildlife habitat. Development of a recirculation system to provide visual interest along a restored stream channel feeding the lake was a key design feature. Also integral to the process was the incorporation of state of the art best management practices for improving storm water that entered the lake.