Urban park landscape nodes, as highlight areas in the park space, undertake multiple functions such as attracting people flow, enriching experiences, and strengthening themes. Its design requires the integration of multiple factors. The following are the specific design points:

Spatial layout and functional positioning

Clarify the core functions: Based on the overall positioning of the park and the needs of the surrounding residents, determine the core functions of the landscape nodes. For instance, if there are many elderly people and children in the communities around the park, nodes mainly for leisure and entertainment as well as parent-child interaction can be set up, equipped with corresponding fitness equipment, children's play facilities and rest benches. If the park aims to showcase cultural features, it can create cultural display nodes, presenting local history and culture through forms such as sculptures and murals.

Reasonable planning of spatial scale: The spatial scale of landscape nodes should be in harmony with the overall scale of the park and the surrounding environment. Large parks can set up large-scale and feature-rich landscape nodes to attract more tourists and meet diverse activity demands. For small parks, attention should be paid to the refinement and compactness of the nodes to avoid overly spacious or crowded Spaces. At the same time, the proportional relationship among different functional areas within the node should be taken into consideration. For instance, rest areas, activity areas, and viewing areas should be distributed reasonably to ensure that visitors can have a comfortable activity experience in different areas.

Optimize traffic flow lines: The design of landscape nodes should facilitate the entry and exit as well as evacuation of tourists, and be connected with the overall traffic system of the park. Set up clear entrances and exits as well as guiding signs to enable tourists to easily find the locations of the nodes. The internal road design should conform to ergonomic principles, with appropriate width and gentle slope, to facilitate the passage of tourists of different ages and mobility abilities. In addition, by setting up winding paths, platforms, etc., the visiting routes and stay time for tourists within the nodes can be increased.

Landscape creation and aesthetic design

Highlight the theme characteristics: Each landscape node should have a unique theme, which is reflected through the design and combination of landscape elements. The theme can be based on aspects such as natural landscapes, historical culture, and artistic creativity. For example, nodes with natural landscapes as the theme can simulate natural environments such as mountains, waters and forests, and create an atmosphere of natural wildness by using elements such as plants, water bodies and rocks. Nodes themed on history and culture can showcase local historical stories and cultural heritages through forms such as architectural ornaments, sculptures, and inscriptions.

Rich plant configuration: Plants are one of the important elements in landscape nodes, not only beautifying the environment but also improving the ecology. In terms of plant configuration, emphasis should be placed on diversity and layering, and plants of different types, shapes and colors should be selected for combination. Considering the seasonal changes of plants, the nodes can present unique landscape effects in different seasons. For instance, in spring, flowering trees and shrubs such as cherry blossoms and peach blossoms can be planted to create a scene of a profusion of flowers. In autumn, tree species with colorful leaves such as ginkgo and maple can be chosen to add a strong sense of the season. At the same time, appropriate plants should be selected based on the functional requirements of the nodes. For instance, in the leisure area, some plants with fragrant and air-purifying effects can be planted to enhance the comfort of tourists.

The use of landscape ornaments: Landscape ornaments such as sculptures, seats, lamps, trash cans, etc., although relatively small in scale, can play a role in adding the finishing touch, enhancing the artistic atmosphere and cultural connotation of the node. The design of landscape features should be in harmony with the theme and style of the nodes, with an emphasis on details and texture. For example, in cultural display nodes, sculpture works related to local culture can be set up to showcase cultural characteristics through artistic forms. In the leisure and entertainment nodes, uniquely shaped and comfortable seats can be selected to provide tourists with a good rest experience.

Creating visual focal points: Setting visual focal points in landscape nodes can attract visitors' attention and enhance the appeal of the nodes. The visual focus can be tall buildings, unique sculptures, spectacular fountains, etc. Through reasonable layout and design, the visual focus forms a sharp contrast with the surrounding environment, highlighting its dominant position. At the same time, attention should be paid to the transition and response between the visual focus and the surrounding landscape to avoid any sense of abruptness.

Ecology and sustainable design

Protecting natural ecology: In the design of landscape nodes, it is necessary to fully respect and protect the existing natural ecological environment, and minimize interference and damage to the site as much as possible. Retain the original natural resources such as trees and water bodies within the site and integrate them into the node design. For instance, a leisure square is designed around the existing big trees, and a waterside platform is created by using natural water bodies, enabling tourists to get close to and experience nature.

Adopt ecological materials: Select environmentally friendly and renewable ecological materials for the construction of landscape nodes, such as wood, stone, permeable bricks, etc. These materials not only have excellent ecological performance, but also can reflect the natural and simple texture. At the same time, materials that cause pollution to the environment should be avoided, and energy consumption and waste emissions during the construction process should be reduced.

Pay attention to rainwater management: Design a reasonable rainwater collection and utilization system to improve the water resource utilization efficiency of landscape nodes. Measures such as sunken green Spaces, rain gardens and permeable pavements can be adopted to enable rainwater to naturally seep and be stored, thereby reducing surface runoff. The collected rainwater can be used for irrigating plants, replenishing landscape water bodies, etc., achieving the recycling of water resources.

Consider biodiversity: By creating diverse ecological environments, provide habitats and breeding grounds for birds, insects and other organisms, and increase the biodiversity of landscape nodes. In terms of plant configuration, different types of plants are selected to form a multi-level vegetation structure, attracting various organisms to inhabit. Meanwhile, some artificial bird nests, insect hotels and other facilities can be set up to provide better living conditions for the creatures.

Interactivity and experience design

Add interactive facilities: To enable tourists to better participate in the landscape nodes and enhance the experience, some interactive facilities can be set up. For example, set up some game facilities that require the participation of tourists together, such as sandpits, climbing frames, swings, etc., to meet the entertainment needs of children and teenagers; In cultural display nodes, some interactive display devices, such as touch screens and multimedia demonstrations, can be set up to enable visitors to understand the display content more intuitively.

Create experience scenes: Through landscape design and scene creation, create a unique experience atmosphere for tourists. For example, create theme gardens to make visitors feel as if they were in a fairy tale world or a dreamy garden; An open-air theater is set up, and regular cultural performances, open-air movies and other activities are held to provide tourists with rich cultural experiences. At the same time, attention should be paid to the detailed design of the scene, such as lighting, sound effects, and scents, to enhance the sensory experience of tourists.

Consider barrier-free design: The design of landscape nodes should fully take into account the needs of different groups of people, especially vulnerable groups such as the disabled and the elderly. Set up barrier-free passages, handrails, rest areas and other facilities to ensure that they can conveniently and safely access and use various facilities within the node. Meanwhile, clear and understandable graphic and textual information should be adopted on the identification system to facilitate their access to relevant information.

Safety and maintenance design

Ensure structural safety: Buildings, structures, recreational facilities, etc. in landscape nodes must comply with relevant safety standards and regulations to ensure their structural stability and reliability. During the design process, detailed structural calculations and analyses should be carried out, and appropriate materials and construction techniques should be selected. At the same time, regular inspections and maintenance of the facilities within the nodes should be carried out to promptly identify and address potential safety hazards.

Install safety protection facilities: Set up safety protection facilities such as railings, fences and warning signs in dangerous areas like water bodies, cliffs and steep slopes to prevent tourists from having accidents. The height, strength and spacing of protective facilities should meet safety requirements. At the same time, attention should be paid to their aesthetic appeal and harmony with the surrounding environment.

For ease of maintenance and management: The design of landscape nodes should take into account the later maintenance and management costs as well as convenience. Choose materials and plants with good durability and easy maintenance to reduce the workload of daily maintenance. At the same time, the layout of facilities and the installation positions of equipment should be reasonably planned to facilitate operation and maintenance by maintenance personnel. For instance, the control box of the lighting equipment should be placed at a position that is convenient for operation, and the water supply and drainage pipes should be rationally laid out to facilitate maintenance and unblocking.