Members of estudioOCA provided consulting services for Wild Cat Creek in San Pablo, California. The firm worked with a team of environmental and engineering consultants to rehabilitate one of two creeks that run through the city, leading to San Francisco Bay. The creek was in poor condition, with invasive species and serious bank erosion.

The restoration of the creek begins removal of all invasive plant species, thinning of non-native species, and stabilization of the creek bank with geo-cells. The creek bank will then be replanted with native plant species that can survive the hot dry summers and that are compatible with the geo-cells.

Along with the restoration of the creek, the firm is designing a multi-use trail and a park at the entrance to the creek. The trail follows the top of the creek bank, completing a vital link in the trail system leading to the San Francisco Bay. The trail includes custom-designed fencing and solar-powered lighting. The park serves as an entry point to the trail system. A promenade with native flowering trees provides a formal link from the street to the creek edge, ending in a circular plaza with custom designed seating. Standard park benches and picnic tables provide additional seating.