CPRP Planning and Design 3

Question 1

What is the primary function of a park buffer zone?

Accepted Answer

To separate incompatible land uses and provide a transition between park and adjacent development

Answer

Buffer zones create a physical and visual separation between parks and incompatible adjacent land uses, reducing conflicts and protecting park character.

Question 2

Which park amenity standard is often expressed as acres of parkland per 1,000 residents?

Accepted Answer

Level of service standard

Answer

Level of service standards define how much parkland or specific amenities (ball fields, playgrounds) should be provided per 1,000 residents.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a park dedication ordinance?

Accepted Answer

To require developers to dedicate land or pay fees for parks as a condition of development

Answer

Park dedication ordinances (also called impact fees or exactions) require residential developers to dedicate park land or pay in-lieu fees to offset the recreational needs generated by new development.

Question 4

Which planning approach ensures trails and greenways connect parks throughout a community?

Accepted Answer

Greenway network planning

Answer

Greenway network planning creates an interconnected system of trails and open spaces that link parks, natural areas, and community destinations.

Question 5

What does a design development phase produce in park project delivery?

Accepted Answer

Refined design drawings and specifications that establish the project scope and cost

Answer

Design development refines the schematic design into more detailed drawings that define the character of all major elements and establish a reliable cost estimate.

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP Planning and Design 3