Proposal:Showground (2)
| showground (2) | |
|---|---|
| Proposal status: | Proposed (under way) |
| Proposed by: | Popball |
| Tagging: | amenity=event_ground |
| Applies to: | node, area |
| Definition: | an open area maintained for hosting outdoor events including fairs and festivals |
| Statistics: |
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| Draft started: | 2023-02-06 |
| RFC start: | 2023-02-10 |
Proposal
Definition
This proposal proposes to use amenity=event_ground to describe open areas (typically grassy or gravel) which are maintained to be used for outdoor events. Typically tents, stalls and attractions are set up on these areas. The event ground should be recognizable year-round. It has much fewer facilities than amenity=exhibition_centre which often fulfills a similar purpose.
Deprecated Features
Several competing schemes have been used to tag these facilities in the past. These will be deprecated by this proposal. These are:
Rationale
Showgrounds are rather common features, and current tagging has lead to inconsistent tagging of these features.
These features have been tagged with:
- leisure=park
- landuse=recreation_ground
- landuse=village_green
- landuse=grass (if it is grassy)
- recreation_ground=showground
- landuse=fairground
- amenity=festival_grounds
- leisure=festival_grounds
The function of these are somewhat similar to that of amenity=exhibition_centre, but it has far fewer facilities.
Tagging
An area around the facility with the tag amenity=event_ground. These features will also usually have a name=* The type of event ground can be tagged with the following subtags:
- event_ground=showground for showgrounds (in the US typically called fairgrounds). These typically host host agricultural shows.
- envent_ground=festival_ground for festival grounds.
More built-up facilities with (more than just a field to host tents and minimal facilies) should usually be tagged with something else:
- amenity=exhibition_centre for facilities with exhibition halls (and perhaps barns for show animals)
- leisure=sports_centre for sports oriented facilies, with arenas, tracks, etc.
- amenity=arts_centre for permanent facilizes to hold music event with multiple permanent stages.
Regional Considerations
- Most German "Festplätze" meet the definition of this proposal.
- Many (but not all) American "fairgrounds" match the definition. (Some fairgrounds are more sports oriented, and thus should be tagged with leisure=sports_centre. Others are proper exhibition centers with permanent exhibition halls and thus are amenity=exhibition_centre`.)
Examples
Royal Norfolk Showground
This facility is primarily a large grassy field for setting up tents for an agricultural show. It is therefore amenity=event_ground + event_ground=showground.
Theresienwiese
The famous Oktoberfest grounds are primarily an open field for setting up event tents, and therefore fits the definition of amenity=event_ground + event_ground=festival_ground.
Waukesha County Fairgrounds
This American fairground has some permanent facilities, but the primary focus is providing open space outside for events, and therefore fits amenity=event_ground + event_ground=showground
Rendering
Perhaps similar to a park/recreation ground (given these areas are often grassy in temperate climates).
Features/Pages affected
Create new pages for amenity=event_ground and event_ground=*
Add deprecation notices to the following pages:
On the page for the new feature amenity=showground we will include the following under "possible tagging mistakes":
External discussions
- https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/how-to-tag-fairgrounds/8539
- https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/talk-gb/2019-September/023452.html
- https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/talk-gb/2020-May/024541.html
- https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/jgon6/diary/44497
- https://osmus.slack.com/archives/C2VJAJCS0/p1597242307321600
Comments
Please comment on the discussion page.