CPRE Park Planning and Design

Question 1

Which planning standard calls for locating parks within a specific walking distance of all residents?

Accepted Answer

Park service radius standard

Answer

Park service radius standards such as NRPA's 10-minute walk goal define the maximum acceptable walking distance from any residence to a park.

Question 2

A park master plan differs from a park system plan in that it:

Accepted Answer

Focuses on the development and design of a single park site

Answer

A park master plan is a site-specific document that guides the design, programming, and development of one particular park.

Question 3

ADA accessibility standards for park facilities are established under which federal law?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer

The ADA requires that parks and recreation facilities be accessible to people with disabilities, with specific technical standards for design.

Question 4

A park agency conducting a level-of-service analysis is evaluating:

Accepted Answer

Whether park facilities and programs adequately meet community demand

Answer

Level-of-service analysis measures the adequacy of park supply relative to population demand.

Question 5

The Land and Water Conservation Fund requires that funded park properties:

Accepted Answer

Remain in perpetual public outdoor recreation use unless federal approval for conversion is obtained

Answer

LWCF Section 6(f) permanently protects funded areas for public outdoor recreation, requiring federal approval for any conversion.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test