“They, and other volunteers, are on track to meet or exceed that number by the end of 2016,” she said. “As a tribute to their role in MetroParks past achievements it felt appropriate that they be the first to share in the look of the future.
The new leaf shaped logo, which features a more contemporary look in terms of colors, was adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners at its Oct. 18 meeting, Barkley said. She said the design itself embodies the elements of the importance of protected green space, water quality and a connection to the communities which MetroParks serves. Trails as linear parks are also featured. Whether the trail is Great Miami River Corridor, paved trails along the Great Miami River Trail or paved and natural trails within each park, they are a focus, she said.
Barkley said the new mark logo was designed by Butler County’s own, Lemon Grenade Creative LLC of Hamilton. Thommy Long, Lemon Grenade’s founder and creative director brainstormed the logo development with MetroParks staff and his talented team of design professionals.
She said there will obviously be an overlap of the old logo and new logo seen as the transition to the new logo occurs. Within next few weeks park customer/owners should see the new logo immediately on park system’s communications and social media sites. Barkley said over the next few months the new logo will appear on transitional signage at park entrances as a part of routine sign inspection and maintenance; as well as, and other locations where new signage is warranted. She also said uniformed park employees will have either logo and that new logos will only be added to clothing as it is scheduled to be replaced in accordance with its uniform policy.
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