Falkirk Parks Signage Study

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1 Signage is a means by which information and a sense of 'customer care' is offered to the visitor. It provides a medium by which the parks can express their image and sense of value to encourage visitors to stop and explore. st On 1 July 2011 the Falkirk Community Trust assumed responsibility for the management and operation of a range of community facing sport, recreation, arts, heritage and library services. The current quality of signage and information provision across their parks account has been noted as very poor. Having reviewed their key objectives and identified a series of priority projects, a Signage Inventory and Appraisal and Signage Strategy project was commissioned. The four sites reviewed are collectively referred to as The Falkirk Parks, and are as follows: Callendar Park, Falkirk Muiravonside Country Park, Loan Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness Grangemouth Golf Course, Polmonthill Signage provision in the Falkirk Parks will aim to create an easily legible system to guide the visitor from the park arrival points to their chosen facilities. Proposals look to create an increased crossover of visitors between the parks wherever possible, and encourage wider area exploration. Introduction

2 Falkirk Parks Signage Study Callendar Park CP_28 Context & Sign Locations

3 Callendar Park Your thoughts We need to know what you think the main priorities are for the signage at Callendar Park. Please review the following list and mark which ones you feel are of high, medium or low priority to assist us with sign information High Medium Low 1. Callendar House 2. Loch & Boating Pond 3. Antonine Wall 4. Par 3 Golf Course 5. Town Centre 6. Play Park 7. Callendar Wood 8. Tea Rooms 9. Car Parks What key themes for interpretation do you think should be developed in the future? Is there any information that you think is currently unsigned or poorly located? Do you think Callendar Park has any areas where accessibility is an issue? The Antonine Wall is not sign posted clearly Lack of road signs More interpretation boards Attractive Walks, but lack of signs Priorities Tell us what you think is most important and feel free to add any further items using post it notes or fill in a comments form. Signs are old Signs are all different & do not correlate across the site Accessibility issues

4 Grangemouth Golf Course Context & Sign Locations

5 Grangemouth Golf Course Your thoughts We need to know what you think the main priorities are for the signage at the Grangemouth Golf Course Please review the following list and mark which ones you feel are of high, medium or low priority to assist us with sign information High Medium Low 1. Club House 2. Pro Shop 3. Polmonthill Ski Centre 4. Antonine Wall 5. Site of Roman Camps 6. Polmont Woods 7. First Tee 8. M9/ other main roads 9. Links to countryside walks Priorities What key themes for interpretation do you think should be developed in the future? Is there any information that you think is currently unsigned or poorly located? Do you think the Golf Course has any areas where accessibility is an issue? Tell us what you think is most important and feel free to add any further items using post it notes or fill in a comments form. The Antonine Wall is not sign posted clearly Signs are old Lack of road signs More interpretation boards Signs are all different & do not correlate across the site Accessibility issues Attractive Walks, but lack of signs

6 Kinneil Estate Context & Sign Locations

7 Kinneil Estate Your thoughts We need to know what you think the main priorities are for the signage on the Kinneil Estate Please review the following list and mark which ones you feel are of high, medium or low priority to assist us with sign information High Medium Low 1. Kinneil House 2. Antonine Wall 3. Kinneil Museum 4. Kinneil Woods 5. James Watt s Cottage 6. Kinneil Church 7. Roman Fortlets 8. Kinneil House Shell Midden 9. Car Park 10. Ponds 11. John Muir Trail What key themes for interpretation do you think should be developed in the future? Is there any information that you think is currently unsigned or poorly located? Do you think the Estate has any areas where accessibility is an issue? The Antonine Wall is not sign posted clearly Clearer road signs More interpretation boards Attractive Walks, but lack of signs Priorities Tell us what you think is most important and feel free to add any further items using post it notes or fill in a comments form. Signs are old Signs are all different & do not correlate across the estate Accessibility issues

8 Muiravonside Country Park M_14 Context & Sign Locations

9 Muiravonside Country Park Your thoughts We need to know what you think the main priorities are for the signage at the Muiravonside Country Park Please review the following list and mark which ones you feel are of high, medium or low priority to assist us with sign information High Medium Low 1. Newparks Farm 2. Visitor Centre 3. Muiravonside House 4. River Avon Heritage Trail 5. River Avon Aqueduct 6. Play Park 7. Outdoor Learning Centre 8. Car Parks 9. Union Canal What key themes for interpretation do you think should be developed in the future? Is there any information that you think is currently unsigned or poorly located? Do you think the Country Park has any areas where accessibility is an issue? Attractions are not sign posted clearly Lack of road signs More interpretation boards Attractive Walks, but lack of signs Priorities Tell us what you think is most important and feel free to add any further items using post it notes or fill in a comments form. Signs are old Signs are all different & do not correlate across the site Accessibility issues

10 2250 mm Falkirk Parks Signage Study Signage is, at its simplest level an information tool. Successful signage is about clarity and communication. 'Through interpretation, understanding; through understanding, appreciation; through appreciation, protection' Tilden, Interpreting Heritage, 1957 Your thoughts Callendar Park Site Signs Hierarchy Opening Hours XXXX-XXXX XXXX-XXXX Facility Logos Muiravonside Country Park Callendar Park Welcome / Boundary Signs Orientation Points Standard Signs (Not Branded) Visitor Road Signs White on brown Facility Signs Parking Signs Welcome Temporary Event Flags Orientation Point Interpretive Sign Information/ Interpretation Signs Servicing Signs The Strategy will follow a less is more approach to enrich the visitor experience through improved quality, clarity and appeal of signage product and message. This reflects site sensitivities and acknowledges that the use of innovative new technology limits the need for such extensive on site information. Destination Destination Destination Destination Café & Toilets Visitor Centre Circular Walk Wall-Mounted Cabinet Wayfinding Signs / Fingerposts / Waymarkers Public Notice Boards Safety Advisory Signs Rules & Regulations The draft images of the sign family show the use of both stone and timber. Use would vary depending on the site character with Callander Park seen as requiring a more formal style ie. dressed stone blocks and aluminium signs. Whilst material types vary the graphics, font, pictograms and colours retain clarity of brand and message. Partner Agency Signs eg Forestry Commission, Historic Scotland etc More traditional Fingerpost Fingerpost Wayfinding Signage Strategy Marker Build in flexibility for events?