John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

LAYING THE GROUNDWORK

Our first step in the process was to evaluate the existing conditions onsite. We reviewed the current directional and informational systems in place, and noted deficiencies and areas of opportunity in the existing sign program. Both the primary roadways and main parking area will be significantly modified as part of the renovations. A new visitors center and renovated grounds will change pedestrian flow and circulation. We noted an absence of effective pedestrian orientation and directional signage to the many different venues and attractions onsite. Based on our reviews of the current site conditions, and the proposed renovations, we created sign location plans and message schedules for proposed new pedestrian and vehicular signage.  

SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND

The Florida State Park system has a specific sign criteria that must be implemented in all State Parks. Working within these standards, we designed a new signage and wayfinding system that supports and advances the updates and renovations to the Park. The specifications include the design and placement of new vehicular and pedestrian signs, that will integrate with the Park renovations, and improve visitor orientation and navigation. We made significant improvements to the pedestrian signage, adding orientation signage in key locations, and adding symbols to pedestrian messaging to improve understanding for the many foreign visitors that the Park receives each year.