ABSTRACT

This book takes a fresh, up-to-date look at all aspects of design of facilities needed by visitors to outdoor recreation destinations. The book is follows the thought processes and physical requirements of visitors, from their perspective. This idea is followed step-by-step from setting off for a destination to the arrival and the visit itself, broken down into a range of different aspects, such as information needs, car parking, picnicking, hiking a trail, recreation by water, wildlife watching and camping. The book is fully illustrated with sketches, diagrams and photographs, many in colour, taken from a wide range of locations in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America and elsewhere.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|14 pages

Recreation planning

chapter 2|7 pages

Design concepts for outdoor recreation

chapter 3|8 pages

The journey to the destination

chapter 4|8 pages

Providing visitor information

chapter 5|16 pages

Parking the car

chapter 6|11 pages

Toilet facilities

chapter 7|15 pages

Picnicking

chapter 8|11 pages

Children's play

chapter 9|54 pages

Trails

chapter 10|11 pages

Water-based recreation

chapter 11|6 pages

Wildlife viewing

chapter 12|25 pages

Design for overnight visitors

chapter 13|11 pages

Interpretation

chapter 14|8 pages

Comprehensive site design