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state parks have a new image. Not the opinion kind of image but a symbol the Division of Parks has adopted.
The new “trademark” will be used in all state parks and other areas operated by the Division. It is now being attached to trucks, and park personnel will wear it on uniforms.Other uses include signs, informational literature, and nature interpretation leaflets.
Designed for easy identification, the round symbol shows a mountain and body of water emphasized by a double row of symmetrical waves. The name Virginia State Parks follows the top curve in bold letters. The standout feature is a stylized eight-point star at the center, resembling a geographical compass.
Three colors are used, with the mountain shown in green and two shades of blue representing the water. The lettering and compass are colored yellow, and a yellow border circles the design. The sky above the mountain is light blue.
“You can interpret the symbol both in literal and figurative senses,” said Ben H. Bolen, Virginia’s Commissioner of Parks.
“The lush green land and sparkling blue water stand for the scenic beauty of our parks from Southwest Virginia to the seashore,” Bolen explained. “They represent the vast outdoor setting for recreation which state parks offer in an atmosphere that is clean and clear. After all, Virginia’s sky is blue most of the time.” The compass may be interpreted several ways. For one thing, it depicts the scattering of parks in all directions of the state. The prominence of the star also represents the growing importance of vacation travel in Virginia and - from the Division’s standpoint - state parks as the
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