CPRE Park Planning and Design 4

Question 1

Which design principle ensures that park facilities remain usable and accessible as visitors age or develop disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Universal Design

Answer

Universal Design creates environments usable by all people regardless of age, ability, or status, without the need for adaptation.

Question 2

A park planner is assessing the carrying capacity of a nature trail. Which factor is MOST critical to evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Ecological sensitivity and resource impacts at projected visitor levels

Answer

Carrying capacity analysis must prioritize ecological impact thresholds to prevent resource degradation from overuse.

Question 3

During a park master plan process, a stakeholder group requests a skate park in a residential zone. What should the planner prioritize FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a needs assessment and community engagement process

Answer

A needs assessment and broad community engagement ensures decisions reflect the full range of community interests and regulatory requirements.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a viewshed analysis in park planning?

Accepted Answer

Identifying areas visible from a given point to protect or enhance visual quality

Answer

Viewshed analysis maps areas visible from key vantage points, helping planners preserve scenic resources and minimize visual intrusions.

Question 5

A park agency is integrating green infrastructure into a new urban park design. Which feature BEST exemplifies this approach?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating bioswales to manage stormwater runoff

Answer

Bioswales are a classic green infrastructure element that mimic natural hydrology to filter and slow stormwater on-site.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test