Recreation Tracks

dataset: RECWEB_TRACKS
A derived dataset of extracted features from Vicmap TR_ROAD dataset that represents the DELWP-managed recreation track network mainly in State Forest. Recreation Tracks within State Forest dataset represents walking/cycling tracks and touring routes within State Forest. This dataset will assist staff in their management roles and facilitate promotion to the public. All tracks are actively promoted to the public and maintained by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. This dataset was initially created as part of the 2004 Recreation Facilities Database project and is now actively maintained through Vicmap Roads and extracted for use with apps and asset management tools.It is regularly updated to reflect changes to our recreational tracks (including walking, mountain biking and other tracks).
 
Citation proposal Citation proposal
(2022)

Recreation Tracks

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
 

Description

Title
Recreation Tracks 
Alternate title
RECWEB_TRACKS 
Resource Type
Dataset  
Purpose
The main purpose is to assist all DEECA staff with the management and consideration of recreation facilities. Facilities and activities have been classified in a uniformed system aiding in desktop analysis, planning and promoting recreation within State Forests. All facilities have a geo-referenced photo that can be viewed through MapShare. Risk assessments have been conducted when data was collected and will continue to the conducted every 6 to 18 months. Risk assessment and all other information can be obtained through the RecWeb database on the Departments Intranet. 
Supplemental Information
History: Formerly RECWEB_TRACK 18 June 2025 - Method for creation modified This dataset is constructed in FME from data stored within RecWeb Field feature service. Previously RECWEB_TRACK was compiled by Python script pulling together data from rec_track_singlepart within VDP and aspatial data from IFIS database. Related Documents: None 
Status
Completed  
 
 

Temporal

Time period
2025-06-18 
 
 

Spatial

Spatial representation type
Vector  
Horizontal Accuracy
5m  
Code
4283 
 

 

Maintenance

Maintenance and update frequency
Daily  
 
 

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Resource Constraints

Use limitation
The dataset is available via VDP, spatial datamart, open data feature services. Viewable in Mapshare Forest Explorer and More to Explore iphone app. To promote these tracks for public use and encourage visitation. 
Classification
Unclassified  
 
 

Lineage

Statement
Dataset Source: Primary dataset based on GPS field work. Dataset Originality: Primary 
Description
Collection Method: ArcGIS Field Maps using Arrow 100 GNSS Receiver 
Description
All data has been post processed by base stations. A customised processing system screens the data to ensure all serial numbers are unique and to detect spelling errors. 
 
 

Metadata Constraints

Classification
Unclassified  
 
 

Quality

Attribute Quality
Comments
Recreation Facility attributes were collected on site. The majority of the attributes are from drop down lists which minimises errors. 
Positional Accuracy
Comments
<apiError><code>runtime_exception</code><description>A sequence of more than one item is not allowed as the first argument of normalize-space() ("", "") </description><message>XPathException</message></apiError> 
Conceptual Consistency
Comments
The majority of points have sub metre accuracy. 
Missing Data
Comments
100% 
Excess Data
 
 

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