J. A. Brennan developed a design for the open space around the Bitter Lake Reservoir that creates a sense of place for the Bitter Lake Community. Improvements to the reservoir's open space express the community's identity while also improving drainage conditions around the reservoir. The park celebrates the reservoir as a connection to Seattle's water system and utilizes sustainable design principles. As a catalyst for future community development, the design features include a small gathering space and drainage improvements that address stormwater runoff in a naturalistic, creative, educational, and environmentally sustainable way.