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