Garden of the Gods - a PC2 park

[Wowman]

Well, I have been playing around the past few hours with the new game and I think I'm ready to start building. My first park will be Garden of the Gods. This is primarily because of the theming currently available. I have always had on my list of possible parks to build to include a Mythological gods park, so now is a good time. 

I plan on making smaller parks that what I always did in PC. They will still be detailed and filled in, but maybe a bit smaller so I can get through all the ideas swimming in my head and on my checklists. (we'll see how this plan holds up).

This first park may also be a test park to get used to the game, controls, features, etc., so no idea how this will actually turn out.

Plan:

The mythological gods will have their own sections of the park, but will want to gain ground on the other gods and battle for more space. I plan on having Norse, Greek and Roman god themes, but there will be dueling rides throughout where the borders cross and the gods battle for new land. I was going to call the park Battleground of the Gods, so it may still change later on.

Not really planning on having any waterpark features, but we'll see how that goes.

(yes - I'm also still working on my other PC and zoo parks, so this should be fun keeping all this straight and all projects moving along).

Stay tuned as I make progress.....

 

 

 

 

[Wowman]

Here is a basic layout. Roman to the left, Greek to the right, and Vikings in the middle.

[JPTV]

Ahh, the overview has me fondly recalling your first post for Brookfield Zoo, a man with a plan!  My first project also seems to be going with the mythology theme although I'm getting my feet wet (somewhat literally) with a waterpark.  You are already well ahead of my build progress with that entrance area, and I'm anxious to see what you do.  On a related note, my folks used to live in Colorado Springs and Garden of the Gods was visible from their front porch (not because they were close but because of how tall it is!)   I've always loved that name and I like the idea of making a different kind of park with it.  :)

[Wowman]

1 hour ago, JPTV said:

Ahh, the overview has me fondly recalling your first post for Brookfield Zoo, a man with a plan!  My first project also seems to be going with the mythology theme although I'm getting my feet wet (somewhat literally) with a waterpark.  You are already well ahead of my build progress with that entrance area, and I'm anxious to see what you do.  On a related note, my folks used to live in Colorado Springs and Garden of the Gods was visible from their front porch (not because they were close but because of how tall it is!)   I've always loved that name and I like the idea of making a different kind of park with it.  :)

Love that park (and that part of the country). Almost moved there once a long time ago. And yes in a way - that is what inspired this name. 

[Wowman]

Started working on the entry plaza. Entry gate indicates that this park will have Greek, Roman, and Norse themes. I made an attempt to have different style pillar tops, windows, etc. to indicate the different themes on each side/section.

[wolfpaw]

Can't wait to see how this develops, your PlanCo1 parks were stunning so I"m super excited to see what you'll be able to do in PlanCo2! Your entrance is already beautiful and I already see some rides in the back there 

[Wowman]

THX. Those rides are just place keepers for now to give guests something to do while I design and build.

[Wowman]

Added some additional walls along the side edges, along with plants and more design details.

 

[Wowman]

Made a few cosmetic updates. Added curbs, caps on the walls, and changed the colors of the sign.

 

[Wowman]

Here is the backside of the entry gate. The blue arrow and shop will be a park gift shop. I don't plan on detailing out this shop at least right now. The orange arrow on the other side will be guest relations, where there will be stroller, maps, umbrellas, and lockers.

[Wowman]

On the Greek side of the entry plaza...here is the completed Guest relations building. Strollers, Wheelchairs, and other needs can be picked up here. BTW - I'm loving the custom sign options in the game.

 

 

[Wabigbear]

(Missing the 't' in 'strollers'...)

 

Yes, it's so nice to have better fonts to use for signs...much more versatile!

[Wowman]

Added some lockers to the side of the guest relations building. These are on the workshop if you want them. I also put a couple vending machines on the back wall to get guests to enter this building.

 

[Wowman]

Heading to the left you will enter the Greek gods side of the park. You can pass under the archway (or walk along side of it) and head towards Mt. Olympus. There is also the Apollo Head Gear shop located here. A rocky water fall centerpiece separates the paths between the Greek and Norse pathways.

 

[wolfpaw]

The colors of everything is what jumps out at me, this theme is spot on! Knowing you, your night shots are going to be like twice as beautiful as the daytime shots so can't wait to see what this will look at night.

[Wowman]

Coming soon

[Wowman]

Couple night shots of the entry plaza/entry gate.

 

[Wabigbear]

Ohhh...I likes!

[Wowman]

Here are a few more night shots inside the Greek plaza area.

   

 

[JB]

That water feature looks great all lit up at night.

[Wabigbear]

Do the waterfalls and fountains still become almost invisible at night?  The might shots are gorgeous!

[Wowman]

Short answer...yes, the night lighting for water seems to be the same, or close, Long answer is...I really need to experiment with it more.

[Wowman]

Sliding over to the center of the plaza area is the archway leading to the home of the Norse gods....Asgar.

 

[Wabigbear]

Oh, I love that gate, and the waterfalls behind it looks perfect.

[Wowman]

Norse gate at night.