-------- 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] ------------------ 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/recsym.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 [log in to unmask] 3715 Bridgeport Way West University Place, WA 98466 (253) 460-2548 x 291 Brian P. Bach Maps Specialist Documents/Maps Brooks Library Central Washington University 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548 USA [log in to unmask]