Ranken Jordan Therapy Play Garden

Maryland Heights, MO

Project Size
1.75 Acres

Services
Landscape Architecture
& Planning

Client
Ranken Jordan Pediatric
Bridge Hospital

Year Completed
2021

SWT Design is proud to be part of the creation of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital's Therapy Play Garden. This vibrant, inclusive, and nature-inspired space reinforces the hospital's Vision of "Care Beyond the Bedside" model of care.

The Therapy Play Garden includes innovative features like an accessible turf ball field, a six-hole putting green, and an outdoor nurses' station, ensuring a safe environment for children with diverse medical needs. The garden unfolds as a series of "therapy zones" with inclusive play equipment, sensory gardens, and nature wonders. From stamped animal tracks to wheelchair-accessible tunnels, the garden offers diverse pathways for children to explore and discover new abilities.

Stimulating the Senses, the garden boasts carefully selected native and ornamental flora, creating a sensory-rich environment aligned with Ranken Jordan's holistic approach to healing. Whimsical trees, like the Contorted Filbert and Grinch-like weeping Norway Spruce, add a touch of magic. SWT Design's attention to detail, collaborative approach with stakeholders, and commitment to the hospital's mission resulted in a Therapy Play Garden that is a testament to comprehensive care, fostering healing through nature, play, and therapeutic elements. The garden symbolizes hope, strength, and brighter futures for Ranken Jordan's young patients.