# Grassy Cylinders The 'Parkwheel' by David Gallaugher Will Have Your Head Spinning Right Round By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parkwheel-by-david-gallaugher References: [worldfamousdesignjunkies](http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/green/roll-free/) The 'Parkwheel' by David Gallaugher is a [grassy cylinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion) that you can walk in. Gallaugher is an architect who graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Almost like a [hamster wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel), with every step the wheel turns a bit more. You can now [walk the city shoeless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker) and feel the comfort of grass under your feet. The Parkwheel by David Gallaugher is the never-ending lawn of your dreams. Don't try to take your lawnmower to this bad boy. I don't see that ending well! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Grassy Cylinders:** The 'Parkwheel' by David Gallaugher offers a unique and immersive walking experience on grassy cylinders. - **Hamster Wheel Walking:** The 'Parkwheel' introduces a hamster wheel-like concept for walking, providing an opportunity for innovative fitness experiences. - **Barefoot Urban Exploration:** By creating a grassy walking experience in the city, the 'Parkwheel' taps into the trend of reconnecting with nature in urban environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the use of grassy design elements, like the 'Parkwheel', to enhance urban spaces and promote well-being. - **Fitness:** The concept of hamster wheel walking introduced by the 'Parkwheel' opens opportunities for fitness industry players to create novel workout experiences. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider integrating grassy areas and unique walking experiences, such as the 'Parkwheel', to improve the livability of cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Spokeless Ferris Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-ring.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Versatile Omnidirectional Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holotile.md) - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipper-bicycle.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md)