Title: Explain the importance of user-friendly wayfinding systems to assist visitors in parks, historic sites, and recreational areas.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Managing Recreational Areas and Enterprises

Explanation should include the importance of

- disseminating information (e.g., hours of operation, regulatory information, safety precautions) through multiple deliveries (e.g., brochures, kiosks, maps, signage, touch screens, websites, apps)
- identifying attractions, trails, access points, bathrooms, parking, and food facilities
- determining the navigational needs of visitors
  - determining visitors’ current location
  - designating the appropriate route
  - reassurance of following the correct route
    - pathway fencing
    - bollards
    - visual cues
  - confirming arrival at the desired destination.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are visitors’ needs for various outdoor recreation venues?
- How might visitors arrive and travel through different parks?
- How could fluctuations in visitor numbers affect navigational patterns?
- What methods may be used to disseminate navigational information?
- What problems can result from inadequate information?