Mapping Royal Park


Royal Park is a 170 hectare inner city park in Melbourne. The park has a number of significant barriers which can make navigating the park difficult. It is bisected by a major arterial road with only two regulated pedestrian crossings. The Upfield railway line runs through the northern section of the park in a deep cutting, which effectively divides this area. It is only possible to cross the railway line at one point, near the Royal Park Railway Station. The West Coburg tram runs north-south through the park also creating another barrier. The bird’s-eye view style maps show these barriers and preferred walking & cycling routes at a glance, which assists in understanding, leading to an improved visitor experience. The signs are located at key entry points in the park. The maps are ‘heads-up’ – what is in front of you is what you see, making the often confusing issue of map orientation easy to understand.