Park Signs
Importance of Park Signs
Park signage and graphics are elements that can greatly enhance the outdoor experience as well as increase safety for visitors. Since these signs will be outdoors in varying climates for years at a time, it is important that these signs are installed by experts so that they stand the test of time.
Park signs play a variety of essential roles for visitors. They can give directions on an isolated trail or provide a map of a whole area to help guests plan their trips. Park signs make an outdoor space much more accessible and fun for visitors, helping them to find their way around a park while ensuring they won't get lost on a large outdoor property.
Park signs are often required to ensure compliance with ADA regulations and increase the accessibility of outdoor recreational spaces to visitors with disabilities. For parks with multi-level buildings, such as a nature center, it is important to have signs pointing out mobility-friendly infrastructure on-site such as ramps and elevators. Building code regulations that include signage to identify accessibility features not only help people with disabilities or mobility issues but are also useful for many other patrons, including:
Parents with children in a stroller
Children on crutches
People carrying heavy equipment, such as boating, fishing, or other outdoor recreational items
Park employees transporting large equipment across facilities
Emergency medical or fire personnel responding with equipment
In all these cases, having clear park graphics and directional signage can help everyone at a park enjoy an accessible and safe trip outdoors.
Types of Park Signage
Park signage covers a variety of purposes, and as such, there are many types of signs you might need to install. Here are some of the more common types of park signage.
Wayfinding Signage
This type of sign provides directions for someone trying to find their way around a park. This can include marked trails for navigating wooded areas of a park or even just signs that point out nearby facilities, such as restrooms or lounges.
Map Signs
Similarly to wayfinding signage, map signs give guests a sense of direction in a large park. Map signs are important to include alongside wayfinding signs to give visitors additional knowledge and perspective as to where they are to help them get where they intend to go. Maps are crucial for helping people plan their outdoor adventures and decreasing their risk of getting lost.
Informational Signs
These signs are great additions to any trail, garden, or nature center to help visitors interact with their environment. This can include signs that give information on different plants and wildlife or tell the history of a particular park. Informational signs can be used for a variety of other purposes as well, such as informing guests about events and activities happening in the park. Whether they are used for education or to relay information, these signs are a great outreach tool to help visitors and families enjoy their trip.
Why Use LSI Graphics for Your Park Signage?
At LSI Graphics, we have 50 years of experience creating and installing various signs, including monument signs, pylons, electronic message centers, building signs and many more. We can take any custom graphic or inscription and bring it to life in a sturdy and durable sign that will last for years. For park and environmental signs, it is especially important to have a team of experts install your signs so they can withstand different weather conditions — LSI Graphics is a trusted company that can install multiple types of signage for all your outdoor needs.