Design Guide for Barefoot Parks
Starting point and foot washing
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| Signposts to the starting point | Hopefully local authorities will agree to signpost access roads appropriately! |  |
| In residential areas, additional signposts should help drivers find the shortest way. For pedestrians and cyclists, directions on the bottom are useful as well. |   |
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| Overview board | Visitors should be informed about the course of the trail and the location of the adventure stations. |  |
| Shoe racks |  Shoes can be kept in racks, lockers, even hung on
trees etc. |
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| Entrance | The initial passage and the walking direction have to be obvious. |  |
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| The all-in-one solution | A well-equipped starting
point would comprise: a large overview board, a shelter with seats, lockers for shoes,
convenient foot washing. To ensure maximum touristic success, consider the option to include bathrooms and a kiosk selling food, drinks and souvenirs could also be considered. |
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| Foot washing | Let the barefoot walker complete the journey with a true sense of achievement! |  |
| A seat at the side of a creek (if located near the starting point) facilitates foot washing. |  |
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| A rural-style washing trough with a beam pump fascinates children. |  |
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| This hydrant prevents wasting water by closing immediately after releasing the tap. |  |
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| Water runs at a push of a button, and the handrail helps to keep balance. |  |
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| A shower with flexible tube is very comfortable, but easily damaged. |  |
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| Utilities | Even little children know about the proper use of the big brush! |  |
