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b. Option 2. Option 2 emphasizes sports and
games and includes two gathering places (fig 56).
(1) Sports and Games. The turf area is the cen-
tral element of the park. The multi-use hard surface
area is located at the edge of the park. A ball wall is
provided at the edge to increase ball play opportu-
nities and focus the ball play away from adjacent
activities.
(2) Gathering Place. A seating area for children
and adults is centrally located near the entry area
to provide views of all the play components. In ad-
dition, a larger gathering area that includes picnic
tables is located at the edge of the park. It is located
near the ball play area to allow spectators to watch
the action on the courts.
(3) Service Vehicle Access. A service vehicle ac-
cess route is provided through the play area for ease
of maintenance.
5-6. Community Park (O to 15 Years).
(3) Gathering place. A gathering place is pro-
vided near the entry area with views of the turf
Two or more adjacency diagrams may be com-
bined to create conceptual play area designs serving
area.
more than one age group at a community park (fig
(4) Manufactured Play Equipment. A compos-
ite structure and swings are located on the edge of
57). Figure 57 also includes a prioritized list of
play area components. These priorities are based on
the play area.
the developmental importance of components to
(5) Pathways. In addition to the primary path-
way, an adventure bike path is provided around the
that age group. The order of the list may be used to
perimeter of the play area to separate bike and
determine which components should be retained in
pedestrian use.
a design when there are site or budget limitations.
Although play area components may have similar
(6) Service Vehicle Access. A service vehicle ac-
labels for all age groups, the site design and design
cess route is provided through the play area for ease
of maintenance.
details vary according to the user's age group.
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