The Ramble is a 12-acre urban park in downtown Fayetteville designed to enhance connectivity, celebrate the arts, and create a vibrant civic space. The project links major cultural institutions—including the Walton Arts Center, TheatreSquared, and the Fayetteville Public Library—while transforming a previously underutilized corridor and surface parking lot into an active public greenspace.

Made possible through a Walton Family Foundation grant and a voter-approved bond package (2019), The Ramble reflects Fayetteville’s commitment to resilient, people-centered urban design. Entegrity supported the project through sustainability consulting and implementation of SITES certification criteria, helping position the park as a landmark in sustainable landscape design.

SCOPE

Entegrity provided professional sustainability services focused on high-performance landscape design and long-term environmental stewardship, including:

• SITES Certification Support: Implementation of Sustainable SITES Initiative® criteria addressing soil health, native vegetation, stormwater management, and ecological restoration.

• Stream Restoration: Daylighting and restoration of 1,200 feet of Tanglewood Branch, improving water quality, stormwater conveyance, habitat, and public access.

• Landscape & Materials Strategy: Integration of permeable surfaces, rain gardens, recycled materials, and aggressive construction waste diversion.

• Urban Connectivity: Design strategies supporting pedestrian movement and trail connectivity, including integration with the Razorback Greenway.

• Renewable & Low-Impact Features: Incorporation of solar-powered lighting to reduce grid reliance and operational energy use.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Delivered a 522,720-square-foot, multi-year urban park project with a total investment of $31.6 million

• The Lower Ramble achieved Arkansas’s first SITES-certified project, setting a new benchmark for sustainable landscape design

• Restored 1,200 feet of natural stream, enhancing biodiversity and stormwater performance

• Diverted 100% of road and infrastructure waste from landfills; all removed trees were mulched

• Expanded urban canopy with 149 new trees and 400 native shrubs, replacing invasive species

• Created a resilient, accessible civic space that supports arts, culture, recreation, and environmental education

BY THE NUMBERS

• Project Size: 522,720 sq. ft.

• Site Area: 12 acres

• Total Investment: $31.6 million

• Construction Period: 2020–2024

• Stream Restored: 1,200 linear feet

• New Trees Planted: 149

• Native Shrubs Added: 400

• Construction Waste Diverted: 100%

• Certification: SITES®