Recs? Garden Design + Outdoor Playspace for Kids

I am looking for a garden designer/architect for a typical Brooklyn brownstone backyard, approximately 20′ by 45′. We have finally conceded that the yard mostly belongs to the kids and their friends for the next decade, and we need help. Can anyone recommend someone that has experience designing spaces for young children? I’ve come across a lot of great garden designs, but a lot of it is not exactly family-friendly, both in terms of use and maintenance. The part we are having trouble with is that we have a lot of requirements for the backyard and not a lot of space — must be kid-friendly, allow for semi-private tenant space, swing/play equipment for kids, dog-friendly, provide storage space, new fence, easy-care plantings … the list goes on! The good news is that the yard is mostly a blank slate. Also, any photos, tips, and resources would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance!

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in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years and 1 month ago

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marie-helene | 11 years and 1 month ago

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Hi, you are describing a project I did last year! Approximately 20×40, with room for 3 kids, a dog, and a visual separation between the owner’s yard and the tenant patio. We also re-built two sides of the fence to match one side, and made a cedar playhouse in the back (inspired by a universal kids’ favorite: the large cardboard box.) http://edible-petals.com/123514/1628923/gardens/south-portland-street Feel free to contact me if you’d like to have a look, Marie-Helene