West Lake Park heralded a new environmental direction in Regional Park planning by incorporating extremely low impact development, utilizing sustainable/recycled materials, preserving endangered lands for future generations, and employing construction means and methods consistent with LEED practices well before its time. The project represents the single most important environmental effort ever made in Broward County. The ten year effort resulted in the creation of the largest urban park in Florida.

EDSA served as prime consultant for planning and design and was responsible for the master plan, site design, landscape architecture, environmental permitting, and assistance in grant applications. EDSA also designed the nature, canoe, and bicycle trails.