CPRP Planning and Design 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which design principle ensures that park facilities accommodate users with a wide range of abilities without requiring special adaptations?
- Barrier-free design
- Universal design (Correct answer)
- Inclusive retrofitting
- ADA compliance only
Correct answer: Universal design
Universal design aims to create environments usable by all people to the greatest extent possible without adaptation, going beyond minimum ADA requirements.
Question 2: A park planner uses a SWOT analysis during the early stages of a master plan. What does the 'T' stand for?
- Tasks
- Threats (Correct answer)
- Timeline
- Targets
Correct answer: Threats
In SWOT analysis, 'T' stands for Threats — external conditions that could negatively impact the agency or project.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a park and recreation system-wide Level of Service (LOS) standard?
- To rank parks by condition
- To set revenue targets per facility
- To measure how well facilities meet community demand (Correct answer)
- To determine staff-to-visitor ratios
Correct answer: To measure how well facilities meet community demand
LOS standards measure whether the quantity, quality, and distribution of parks and facilities adequately meet the needs of the community.
Question 4: A linear park planned along an abandoned rail corridor is an example of which planning concept?
- Pocket park infill
- Greenway or rail-trail conversion (Correct answer)
- Urban heat island mitigation
- Brownfield remediation
Correct answer: Greenway or rail-trail conversion
Converting abandoned rail corridors into linear parks is a classic greenway/rail-trail strategy that repurposes existing infrastructure.
Question 5: Which document typically guides the long-range vision and priorities for a park and recreation agency over a 10–20 year horizon?
- Capital improvement plan
- Annual operating budget
- Comprehensive/master plan (Correct answer)
- Site development plan
Correct answer: Comprehensive/master plan
A comprehensive or master plan establishes the long-range vision, goals, and priorities for park and recreation services over an extended planning horizon.
Question 6: In park design, the term 'program' refers to:
- The event schedule for the facility
- The list of activities and spaces the facility must accommodate (Correct answer)
- The software used for CAD drawings
- The maintenance schedule for equipment
Correct answer: The list of activities and spaces the facility must accommodate
In design context, 'program' means the list of required activities, uses, and spaces that a facility must support — it drives the physical design.
Question 7: Which federal law most directly requires park agencies to conduct accessibility self-evaluations and transition plans?
- The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Correct answer)
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
Correct answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Title II of the ADA requires public entities, including park and recreation agencies, to conduct self-evaluations and develop transition plans for achieving accessibility.
CPRP Planning and Design 3
Which design principle ensures that park facilities accommodate users with a wide range of abilities without requiring special adaptations?