Planning and Design Flashcards
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Which planning document typically guides a park agency's vision, goals, and priorities for a 5–20 year horizon?
Answer: Comprehensive master plan
A comprehensive master plan establishes long-range direction for parks and recreation services, land acquisition, and facility development.
The NRPA recommended standard for neighborhood park service radius is approximately:
Answer: 0.5 miles
NRPA guidelines suggest that residents should be within one-half mile of a neighborhood park to ensure walkable access.
Universal design in park facilities primarily aims to:
Answer: Create environments usable by all people regardless of age or ability
Universal design ensures that facilities are accessible and usable by people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds without special adaptations.
What does a 'Level of Service' (LOS) standard help a park agency determine?
Answer: The quantity and quality of park facilities relative to population served
Level of service standards define how much parkland, facility space, or programming capacity should be provided per capita or per geographic unit.
A park agency conducting a needs assessment survey is primarily trying to identify:
Answer: Community preferences and gaps in recreation services
Needs assessments gather data on residents' recreation interests, participation barriers, and unmet service gaps to guide planning decisions.
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that newly constructed park facilities meet accessibility standards primarily to:
Answer: Ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities
The ADA mandates that public entities remove barriers so people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in programs and use facilities.