Burr Ponds Park Construction

Lehman & Lehman completed the Burr Pond Park Comprehensive Master Plan for the Adrian Parks Department (Adrian, Michigan) in 2006. This 12-acre neighborhood park was once used as a State Fish Hatchery, featuring two ponds in great need of repair. The goal of the project was to create a peaceful park setting incorporating the renewed ponds, looping walkways, pedestrian bridges, picnic areas, and fishing areas.

The project is now complete, and the official Grand Re-Opening and Dedication took place on Saturday May 31, 2008. Below, you'll find photos from that dedication, followed by the overall master plan and construction photos, with the most recent photos first.

5.31.08 A new sign greets visitors as they enter Burr Ponds Park

5.31.08 Crowds gather for Burr Ponds Park Grand Re-Opening

5.31.08 Ribbon-cutting on the first pier

5.31.08 Ribbon-cutting on the second pier

5.31.08 A view of the south pond

5.31.08 Attendees of the Grand Re-Opening enjoy

the peaceful park setting near one of the bridges

5.31.08 A representative from Cabela's demonstrates fly fishing

5.31.08 Attendees view the weir structure and spillway

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Summer 2006: Rendered Master Plan

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12.3.07 Completely reconstructed inlet stream


12.3.07 Completed entry pedestrian bridge


12.3.07 Completed limestone drop structure on inlet stream


12.3.07 Inlet stream emptying into completed south pond


12.3.07 Completed center bridge –
spanning the north and south pond construction


12.3.07 Installation of new fishing pier in north pond


12.3.07 Completed north pond with arrator


12.3.07 Completed weir and pedestrian bridge


12.3.07 Completed trail with seeded areas
protected by erosion control blanket

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10.2.07 Final trail surface course


10.2.07 Final pond edge grading


10.2.07 Completed north pond with partial filling


10.2.07 Completed weir (pond side) and pedestrian bridge

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9.24.07 Trail grading and base preparation


9.24.07 Trail gravel base and soil stabilization


9.24.07 Center bridge final grading and trail base preparation


9.24.07 North pond soil stabilization and partial pond filling

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7.24.07 Trail connection at center bridge


7.24.07 Trail base construction


7.24.07 Ornamental fence and block retaining wall installation


7.24.07 Ornamental fence and block retaining wall at center bridge

6.22.07 View of North Pond from center bridge
(temporary access point in foreground)


6.22.07 View of South Pond from center bridge


6.22.07 Center bridge installation


6.22.07 Completed weir with pedestrian bridge and limestone edge


5.25.07 Limestone edge treatment at weir


5.15.07 Concrete labyrinth weir structure


5.3.07 New bridges awaiting installation


5.2.07 Construction crew finishing center bridge abutment


4.25.07 North fishing pier steel reinforcement installation


4.16.07 Excavation and rough grade of South Pond


4.16.07 Excavation and rough grade of North Pond


2.9.07 South Pond excavation


2.8.07 North Pond excavation


1.25.07 Excavation of North Pond

1.25.07 Dewatering of South Pond

Valparaiso Pathways Construction

The City of Valparaiso Park and Recreation Department commissioned Lehman & Lehman, Inc. to complete a trail routing design plan for the construction of a pedestrian pathway. This $800,000 project is an expansion of the Valparaiso Pathways system throughout the City.

The project consists of two trail segments. The first is the Cumberland Crossing Loop that follows Vale Park Road west to Valparaiso Street, north on Valparaiso Street to Bullseye Lake Road, then east on Bullseye Lake Road to the new Cumberland Road extension. This segment is an 8-foot wide asphalt trail in an open right-of-way and is approximately 1 mile in length.

Segment two is a concrete sidewalk that begins at Valparaiso High School and continues south to Ogden Gardens Park. The new 8-foot wide concrete pathway is replacing an old 4-foot wide walk and is approximately 1 mile in length as well. This segment is in a narrow right-of-way and crosses numerous commercial and residential properties. Some right-of-way acquisition was necessary.

Construction began in August 2007, with completion set for May 2008. Below, you will find project photos, with the most recent photos first.

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Cumberland Loop

5.2.08 Bridge is set in place and spans the small drainage way


5.2.08 Crews line up the bridge on the abutments


5.2.08 Bridge is guided into place


5.2.08 Prefabricated bridge arrives for installation

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Campbell Street

3.31.08 Existing open drain prior to reshaping and
bridge construction


3.31.08 Heavy rains leave water at new bridge location


3.31.08 Fresh concrete along the final sections of the pathway


3.31.08 Fresh concrete along the final sections of the pathway


3.31.08 Final base preparation for the remaining
sections of the pathway

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3.17.08 Excavation and base installation complete –
existing residential retaining wall protected


3.17.08 Construction crews prepare to excavate
for a new concrete retaining wall and stairs


3.17.08 Demolition of existing stairs and
sidewalk along pathway route

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12.12.07 New concrete apron for property owners
adjacent to trail


12.12.07 New ADA Compliant curb ramps


12.12.07 Accommodation of existing utility infrastructure


12.12.07 New 8’ pathway in front of Valparaiso High School

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11.28.07 Demolition complete – pathway route ready
for new curb ramps and sidewalk


11.28.07 Demolition and excavation continues along Campbell St.

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11.16.07 Existing sidewalk removes and aggregate base installed

11.16.07 Existing driveways – saw cut and ready

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Cumberland Loop

11.16.07 Final trail paving through existing woods

11.16.07 Final trail paving through existing woods

11.16.07 Constructed trail along Valparaiso Street

11.16.07 Trail terminated at new pedestrian bridge location

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11.5.07 Trail excavation and aggregate base installation –

Vale Park Road East

11.5.07 Trail excavation and aggregate base installation –

Vale Park Road West

11.5.07 Trail excavation at Vale Park Road and

Valparaiso Street intersection

11.5.07 Trail sub base compaction

11.5.07 Excavated and compacted subgrade

for trail along Valparaiso Street

11.5.07 Site clearing at bridge location

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Campbell Street Existing Conditions

10.1.07 Proposed concrete pathway/

sidewalk improvements – ADA ramp

10.1.07 Proposed concrete pathway/

sidewalk in front of Valparaiso High School

10.1.07 Proposed commercial drive concrete apron improvement

10.1.07 Proposed pathway improvements and landscape renovation

10.1.07 Proposed pathway and private residential stair improvement

10.1.07 Proposed pathway improvement – utility accommodation

10.1.07 Proposed residential drive concrete apron improvements

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Cumberland Loop Existing Conditions

8.28.07 Proposed asphalt trail path location

along Vale Park Road (view to east)

8.28.07 Proposed asphalt trail path location

along Vale Park Road (view to west)

8.28.07 Proposed pedestrian bridge location

8.28.07 Proposed asphalt trail path

location along Valparaiso Street