Park Planning and Design Flashcards
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Which planning standard calls for locating parks within a specific walking distance of all residents?
Answer: Park service radius standard
Park service radius standards such as NRPA's 10-minute walk goal define the maximum acceptable walking distance from any residence to a park.
A park master plan differs from a park system plan in that it:
Answer: Focuses on the development and design of a single park site
A park master plan is a site-specific document that guides the design, programming, and development of one particular park.
ADA accessibility standards for park facilities are established under which federal law?
Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA requires that parks and recreation facilities be accessible to people with disabilities, with specific technical standards for design.
A park agency conducting a level-of-service analysis is evaluating:
Answer: Whether park facilities and programs adequately meet community demand
Level-of-service analysis measures the adequacy of park supply relative to population demand.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund requires that funded park properties:
Answer: Remain in perpetual public outdoor recreation use unless federal approval for conversion is obtained
LWCF Section 6(f) permanently protects funded areas for public outdoor recreation, requiring federal approval for any conversion.
Universal design in park planning goes beyond ADA compliance by:
Answer: Creating environments usable by all people regardless of age or ability without need for adaptation
Universal design proactively creates inclusive environments usable by everyone, rather than simply meeting the minimum legal accessibility threshold.