Set in a suburban context, the Ranger Station serves as demonstration project showcasing sustainable building materials, the reuse of rainwater, and native plantings for a residential setting (the Ranger Station is an old Bungalow). J.A. Brennan designed the pedestrian circulation system, which consists of porous unit pavers, crushed rock trails and a deck, made entirely of recycled plastic. Custom-designed benches and planters are also made of recycled plastic.

A series of new gardens attract wildlife and present an opportunity to show native and ornamental plantings that are low maintenance, drought tolerant, and disease resistant. The Butterfly Garden, the Woodland Edge, and the Habitat Pond are organized by function or ecosystem, and serve to inform park users of native plants and their environments. In conjunction with energy-saving building improvements, J.A. Brennan designed a green roof at the gateway entrance to the garden, a bold statement about the potential for green design. Trail connections also link the site to Bellevue¡¯s system of open space trails.