Park presentation and graphic communication : A report of the proceedings of a block course held at Lincoln College, Canterbury, May 9th-12th, 1977

Abstract

For park managers and administrators park use and enjoyment is the source of both their satisfaction and most of their problems. This report examines some of the problems which park managers face in the general appearance and maintenance of parks. In particular it focuses on the problem of park litter and signs. The following papers address these problems at the local, regional and national level. Tried and tested methods for litter collection and control are discussed as is the need for sign standardisation and careful presentation. Finally, park managers must consider people. People are, after all, not only the park users, but they are also the clients who pay directly or indirectly for our parks and recreation service. Park presentation and graphic communication are both a science and an art. Hopefully these proceedings will assist in a better understanding of both.