CPRE Planning and Design

Question 1

Which planning document typically guides a park agency's vision, goals, and priorities for a 5–20 year horizon?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive master plan

Answer

A comprehensive master plan establishes long-range direction for parks and recreation services, land acquisition, and facility development.

Question 2

The NRPA recommended standard for neighborhood park service radius is approximately:

Accepted Answer

0.5 miles

Answer

NRPA guidelines suggest that residents should be within one-half mile of a neighborhood park to ensure walkable access.

Question 3

Universal design in park facilities primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Create environments usable by all people regardless of age or ability

Answer

Universal design ensures that facilities are accessible and usable by people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds without special adaptations.

Question 4

What does a 'Level of Service' (LOS) standard help a park agency determine?

Accepted Answer

The quantity and quality of park facilities relative to population served

Answer

Level of service standards define how much parkland, facility space, or programming capacity should be provided per capita or per geographic unit.

Question 5

A park agency conducting a needs assessment survey is primarily trying to identify:

Accepted Answer

Community preferences and gaps in recreation services

Answer

Needs assessments gather data on residents' recreation interests, participation barriers, and unmet service gaps to guide planning decisions.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test