Committee to standardize park signs and fix confusing Aqueduct Park naming

Niskayuna's Parks Committee moved to standardize park signage and to address confusing public mapping for Aqueduct Park.

Members reviewed options for consistent trail markers and park sign designs and referenced a vendor they have used previously ('Boss Signs'). They agreed to count how many signs and trail markers the town needs across parks (initial list: River Road, Flat Rock, Avon, Blackwood, Fieldstone) and to coordinate with county soil-and-water examples for kiosk-style signage. One member said the town’s website and Google Maps show different locations/names for Aqueduct Park (boat launch area vs. community center hill), and the committee recommended clarifying the name and wayfinding to reduce public confusion.

Why it matters: Consistent signs and clear naming help residents and visitors find facilities, promote events and reduce calls for directions. The committee emphasized matching new signs to an existing renovated train-station sign and suggested a community naming contest for any renaming effort.

Discussion details: The committee recommended an inventory of parks that need signage (excluding private parks like Dean Street Park), discussed using a soil-and-water kiosk model for preserves and trail maps, and asked one member to follow up on pricing and quantities with a vendor contact. They did not vote to spend funds at this meeting.

Next steps: The committee will finalize counts of signs needed, request pricing from the referenced vendor, and coordinate with county partners and staff to resolve Aqueduct Park naming inconsistencies found on public mapping services.