Lincoln Elementary School

School Description

In the 1999-2000 school year, Lincoln Elementary had approximately 200 students in ECE (early childhood education), and kindergarten through 5th grades. It serves the West Washington Park neighborhood and is located at 710 South Pennsylvania Street. Lincoln Elementary is designated as a historical building, with the initial eight-room structure erected in 1891. The school’s property boundaries are Exposition Avenue to the north, an alley to the south, South Pearl Street to the east, and South Pennsylvania Street to the west.

Learning Landscapes Description

This historic building provided many inspirations for design including a complimentary shade structure and strong axial geometry to aid in outdoor circulation throughout this seasonally themed playground plan.

School Website
Lincoln Elementary School

Construction Date
December 2004

Landscape Architect
Intrinsic Design

Play Equipment Vendor
Play World Systems

School Garden Sponsor
Slow Food Denver

Master Plan

Vision

This historic building provided many inspirations for design including a complimentary shade structure and strong axial geometry to aid in outdoor circulation throughout this seasonally themed playground plan.

Goals

  • Create an inviting atmosphere for the school & surrounding community.
  • Enhance the historical elements of the building and street scape.
  • Create a safe playground environment and school bus/drop off area.
  • Develop a handicap accessible playground.
  • Provide a variety of playground surfaces & areas.
  • Create shaded areas through plantings and a structure.
  • Provide outdoor classroom gardens.



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