Boiling Springs State Park near Woodward, Oklahoma has many historic examples of the WPA era architecture and park improvements.  Near the park office there is a natural phenomena of a boiling spring that was showcased in the 1930’s by a surrounding spring box and viewing shelter.

LandPlan was asked by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to make improvements on the five playgrounds in the park and the shelter area housing the boiling spring. Plans were developed to eliminate the existing worn playground equipment and replace it with updated, ADA approved loose rubber surfacing, plastic borders and updated playground equipment incorporating rock climbing equipment. Parking spaces and sidewalks were also added or improved to meet ADA guidelines near the playgrounds.

A master plan created for the boiling springs location replaces the existing, nondescript shelter with a new, WPA era design shelter using logs and stone. The existing spring box will be modified to a more organic shape and have stone applied for a more natural design. The existing handicap ramp that led to the spring location will be replaced with winding walkways that meet ADA requirements. Flagstone paving areas will be added at the shelter and along the walkway route. Additional parking and trailer pull offs are incorporated for the expected increase in visitors.

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