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Subject: Re: [ Recreation & Parks Map Symbols]
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:44:57 -0700
From: Edward Sullivan <[log in to unmask]>
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Organization: Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
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There are multiple sets of open-source Park and Recreation Symbols
available from THE UNOFFICIAL ARC/INFO AND ARCVIEW
SYMBOL PAGE:
http://www.mapsymbols.com/
I looked at a few of these, and at least one included GIFs. Some of
the links are out-of date/broken.
Additional links worth a check:
http://moorstation.org/typoasis/designers/esri/index.htm
http://cgm.cs.mcgill.ca/~luc/travel.html
Edward Sullivan, EPS
>
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Recreation & Parks Map Symbols
> Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 11:32:08 -0700
> From: Brian Bach <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Dear Maps-L Associates,
>
> We have a patron with the following inquiry. Any assistance
> appreciated. Please reply directly to the patron, as below.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian
>
>
>
> I am looking for a list of map symbols related to Parks & Recreation.
> I
> have scoured the internet and struck out talking with WA's
> professional
> association and so once again I turn to you and your esteemed
> colleagues on
> the list serves for direction. As far as I can tell, the Recreation
> and
> Parks Professional Association does not have standard symbology.
>
> The Minnesota DNR has a wonderful ArcView extension of Recreation
> Symbols in True Type Font available at
>
> http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/RecSym/rec
> sym.html
>
> Unfortunately, it does not work on the Unix platform. Does
> anyone
> know if these symbols are available as graphics? Does anyone know
> if
> there is a list stating which keys relate to which symbol?
> I have yet to find standard symbols for hiking trails, bicycle
> paths,
> etc. It was suggested I try the USGS Topo symbols
>
> http://mac.usgs.gov/mac/isb/pubs/booklets/symbols/moreinformation.html
>
> but this doesn't help. Any ideas?
> Finally, I have yet to find a standard classification system for
> park
> categories (regional, neighborhood, community, open space, etc).
> Of
> course, in the Planning profession, we have a standard land-use
> classification system (which I also can't put my finger on). Is
> there
> not one for P&R?
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
> T.J. Keiran, Associate Planner
> City of University Place
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> 3715 Bridgeport Way West
> University Place, WA 98466
> (253) 460-2548 x 291
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>
> Brian P. Bach
> Maps Specialist
> Documents/Maps
> Brooks Library
> Central Washington University
> 400 E. University Way
> Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548
> USA
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>
Edward A. Sullivan, III
Senior Technical Associate
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
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