Best Public Park Lighting – How to Light a Park with LED Lights?
A public park is an important space for public recreation. A good park lighting design not only creates a relaxing atmosphere, but also provides us with the inspiring visual experience.
Imagine you want to relax after a long day at work and want to go for a jog, but the park is closed due to the lights. That would be a big disappointment. Imagine also that even though the park has some lighting, it flickers from time to time. This would scare away the public. To optimize the use of public parks at night, a good lighting system is crucial.
LED is always the best choice because of its high lighting efficiency, long life and versatility. In this article, we will learn about the different parts of public park lighting.
What is the best lighting design for public parks?
There are two main types of lighting projects for public parks, lighting replacements and new installations. Whichever type of project you have in mind, we welcome you to drop us a line and let us know your public park lighting requirements. Then, we will create a free lighting design for you.
Sports field lighting in public park
Many public parks have a small to medium sized sports field, such as a soccer field, cricket field or skating rink. The best park lighting should be able to provide bright and uniform lighting for the players so they can enjoy the game with their friends and family. Using our latest optical technology, we can also reduce glare in public park lighting by 80% so that the bright light does not cause glare to the public. In order for the sports field to be bright enough, we need about 200 to 300 lux of lighting.
Playground lighting in the park
Lighting is crucial for playgrounds in public parks because we can optimize the use of this area at night. A playground is a public area in a public park. We should keep it relaxed because many children and parents may spend a lot of time on the playground. The general idea is to create a comfortable feeling at night, so it is better to have about 50 to 150 lux lighting in the playground of a public park. Good lighting design can also help reduce the accident rate for children, as they can clearly see obstacles.
Meadow, fountain and sidewalk lighting in the park
Why not beautify fountains and sidewalks with stunning color-changing lighting? A glowing, color-changing fountain is definitely a photo-ready spot in a public park, and LedsMaster’s color-changing lights can produce over 16 million colors. With the DMX lighting control system, we can easily create amazing lighting effects in any area of the park.
Different light colors on the grass or sidewalks can also create a comfortable feeling for the public so they can enjoy time with family and friends at night.
Parking lot lighting
Parking lots are another important space in public parks, as a brightly lit parking lot attracts more visitors. And lighting is critical to safety, as a bright environment deters crime. Uniform lighting also allows drivers to clearly see other pedestrians and avoid traffic accidents. Parking lot lighting requires approximately 50 to 150 lux. Parking lot lighting requirements are slightly lower because we don’t need strong lights on the road.
What are the advantages of LED public park lighting?
Replacing metal halide, mercury vapor or other HID public park lighting can be beneficial in terms of energy savings and health benefits.
Low running cost of lighting
Due to the special high luminous efficiency of LED lighting, we can save up to 75% to 85% of energy when replacing HID lighting. How much does it cost to run the public park lights? If a public park has 10,000W of lighting. The operating cost of lighting = 10,000W x $0.15/1000 x 12 hours = $18 per day, or $540 per month. Imagine we need 40,000 to 50,000W of HID lights to produce the equivalent of LED lights, so the operating cost will also be 4 to 5 times larger. Therefore, replacing public park lighting with LEDs is the best option.
UV free lighting in the park
Another benefit of using LED lights in public parks is that we can completely eliminate harmful UV radiation. This is because we can precisely control the spectrum of the LED lights, so we can prevent the LEDs from emitting harmful UV rays. This is better for children and the elderly.
LEDs improve safety
By using bright and uniform lighting, public parks can be safer because it enhances the sense of security. No thief will rob in a bright public park because the CCTV can easily capture their faces and movements. There is no harm in getting a bright public park.
Conclusion
Lighting is an important equipment in public parks and plazas. This is because we can create a comfortable atmosphere for the public at night. A warm and inspiring lighting design can immediately enhance your public park. Let’s go to our lighting sales and engineers for a free lighting consultation and design. At LedsMaster, you can explore the endless possibilities of lighting.