No Park is an Island
Developing a Public Park Project
No Park is an Island
Your task is to apply the information learned in the program and develop a public park or greenway.
Using the example provided, participants develop planning strategies for the development of a state park. Participants will utilize information to make decisions about its recreational uses and impacts to the natural resources. Participants will provide recommendations to the community to enhance the visitor experience to the park.
Questions
- What are the main concepts that emerged in the design of the project?
- What factors are involved in successfully applying your design?
Preparations
- Develop teams for group activity and review the procedures for working in groups.
- Provide a base map and information for the park or greenway.
- Provide participants with markers and oak tag. Distribute available maps to each group.
- Make copies and be prepared to distribute the following:
- Assessment Worksheet
- Bald Eagle Map and Map Icons
- Park and Community Resource Inventory Worksheet
- Park and Community Land Choices Project Review
- Designing a Conservation Subdivision
- Public Land Community Dilemma Cards
Procedure