Understanding the site grading is the most important thing keeping accessibility in mind. Playing with grade and merging ramps with the grade and different planting strategies makes it cohesive and results in cohesive design solutions.

Go there and walk around, observe people, engage in some conversations, sketch whatever calls your attention, and read extensively maps and reports over the area and its economic and social characteristics. And start to design some drafts of your schemes, one, two, three, many of them, from different cultural perspectives and approaches. When you have some tangible results, open a public dialogue with whomever is part of the game and be permeable to critiques and suggestions. Projects prompt rich conversations, not vice versa. Do not hold futile participatory workshops with little coloured post-its.

Why is this even a question? Responsible designers / landscape architects would be designing for accessibility of all persons, period. It becomes part of the beauty of the design when everyone is included. Plus, LAs should be aware of potential lawsuits if they DON'T design to accessible standards.

Now doubt the landscape design by a landscape architect reflects his/her deep understanding of the area, people and environment. Therefore, while designing irrigation system on a landscape plan, the mutual discussion between a landscape architect and irrigation system designer is very important to ensure the site aesthetic. The irrigation design must follow the landscape design. The selection of material should be coherent with the plant types. The irrigation components/installations should not create any hurdle and should not be visible on the turf or lawn areas. In the meantime, the landscape architect should be well conversant with the limitation of irrigation installations especially in tight and irregular shaped areas.

To harmonize beauty and functionality in park design, start by creating a zoning map that categorizes different areas based on stakeholder needs. Allocate specific functions—such as recreational zones, walking paths, and play areas—within these designated spaces. Next, establish connections between these zones and activities with well-designed pathways to ensure accessibility and encourage exploration. Select vegetation that complements the activities in each zone, prioritizing native plants that require minimal maintenance and thrive in local climatic conditions. Finally, integrate cultural and artistic elements into the design to enhance the park's aesthetic appeal and reflect the community's identity.

Balancing function and beauty in an accessible public park involves a thoughtful approach that prioritizes inclusivity while creating a visually appealing environment by using universal design to make all features accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability. Seating can include options with and without armrests for different mobility needs. Also Integrating accessibility features naturally within the design, rather than adding them as separate elements. For example, accessible playground equipment can be placed alongside traditional equipment, and tactile paving can be visually appealing through the use of colors and patterns. Finally Using a variety of plant species to create visual interest, adding layers of height and texture.

Designing a public park with accessibility involves creating space that accommodates people of all abilities while maintaining comfort,beauty and inclusivity. 1.Providing wide,smooth,gentle slope pathways 2.Inclusive play areas for children 3.Comfortable seating with arm rests and resting areas with shelters. 4.Creating sensory garden-fragrant flowers,textured plants and soundscaping features like wind chimes and flowing water. 5.Public facilities-accesisble rest rooms 6.Way finding and signage By combining thoughtful design elements one can create public park which is accessible and enjoyable for all,while maintaining a beautiful and harmonious environment.