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Exhibit 1 IT .� rF `' a: a law ENTRY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND WAYFINDING G32. Ensure that all park elements, facilities, materials and equipment comply with current safety, accessibility and design standards, laws, regulations and any other mandated requirements. G41. Connect parks to surrounding neighborhoods by sidewalks, bicycle lanes and/ or off-street trails to provide multiple ways of accessing parks. Where possible, locate entry near bus stop or crosswalk, or incorporate these into the neighborhood design. G42. Design parks using universal access principles to facilitate access and movement within parks for people of all ages and abilities. Consider surfacing, path width, accessible amenities and facilities., t-- .—_:i G43. Provide a main entry which gives a sense of arrival and entry. Entry point should include park signage and may include special features. G44. Design pathways to accommodate maintenance and emergency vehicle access. When feasible, include a separate entry for maintenance vehicles away from the main entry and away from active play areas. G45. Locate garbage dumpsters for easy access by trash pick-up vehicles, yet away from the park's main entry and away from active play areas. G46. Provide a comprehensive wayfinding and signage program across the network of parks, trails, bikeways, and open space. The program shall include signage, pavement markings, and markers related to site identification, regulatory GUIDELINES BY PARK TYPE Santa Ana's parks are classified by park type to ensure a variety of parks across the system. The following guidelines are organized by park type and specify: • Definition: Overall intent and vision for the park. • Site Character & Adjacencies: Description of park character and primary recreation features. • Size and Configuration: Park size, shape, location. • Access: Guidelines related to parking, trails, transit, entry, etc. • Prioritized Recreation Elements: Desired features and elements to support the site vision. • Additional Recreation Elements to Consider: Amenities and facilities that are suitable for this park and may be considered during the site -specific design process to provide more diverse recreation experiences. (Note: This list is not exhaustive and other types of appropriate amenities and facilities may be considered.) • Prioritized Support Amenities: Amenities required to support park functionality and use. • Landscaping and Vegetation: General character of planting and irrigation. • Additional Considerations: Additional notes about items to consider, provide, or purposely avoid. These guidelines are intended to provide general guidance to City staff, developers, partners or others in the development and renovation of parks. The specific numbers and types of facilities will be determined in design and construction documents. See Chapter 5 for additional definitions of various types of amenities and recreation facilities. Exhibit A ® SANTA ANA PARKS MASTER PLAN APPENDICES