Parks | People counting in parks
People counting in parks
Public parks attract a mix of visitors - families, joggers, cyclists, and tourists. Understanding how people use these green areas is essential for smart city planning, maintenance scheduling, and evaluating project results. SensMax TAC-B radar sensors collect anonymous statistics about park usage to help municipalities and organizations make data-driven decisions. Understand how visitors use your park areas with SensMax TAC-B radar sensors. Accurate statistics on pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters help optimize park maintenance, improve services, and support funding requests.
Outdoor people counting in public parks using SensMax TAC-B radar sensors
Why people counting matters
Knowing how many people visit parks and when they come provides valuable insights for infrastructure and event planning.
These statistics help:
- evaluate the popularity of different park areas or entrances,
- compare seasonal visitor trends,
- plan cleaning and maintenance schedules,
- measure the effect of festivals, concerts, or marketing campaigns,
- justify funding or staffing requests with reliable data.
Bicycle counting in public parks using SensMax TAC-B radar sensors
How it works
SensMax TAC-B radar sensors use 60 GHz mmWave technology to detect movement, direction, and speed without filming or recording personal data. This makes the system 100% GDPR-compliant.
The sensor counts pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters within a 10 m range and a 120° viewing angle. Movement speed helps classify objects automatically - for example, walking at 5 km/h, jogging at 8 km/h, or cycling at 13 km/h.
Data can be transmitted through 4G or Wi-Fi connections to the SensMax cloud, where it becomes available for reports and analytics. Integration is supported via MQTT and API for Smart City platforms.
Key benefits
- Accurate detection: Counts pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters in all weather conditions.
- Privacy-safe: No camera or image recording — fully GDPR compliant.
- Flexible installation: Mounts on lamp posts, park gates, or pillars.
- Independent operation: Optional SPS20 solar power kit for off-grid areas.
- Multiple counting zones: Up to 5 configurable lines and zones per sensor.
- Real-time data: 4G/Wi-Fi connection for instant dashboard updates.
- Maintenance-free: Automatic operation, no regular maintenance required.
Performance and accuracy
Each TAC-B sensor detects movement within approximately 100 m², distinguishing direction and visitor type with 95-98% accuracy under normal conditions.
Performance remains stable in rain, fog, snow, bright sunlight, or complete darkness. The ideal mounting height is 2.5-3 m, ensuring a clear view of pedestrian and cycling paths.
Integration and data analytics
All collected data appears in the SensMax Cloud dashboard, where administrators can view daily, weekly, and monthly visitor trends.
Reports can be exported automatically by email or accessed via web browser. The platform supports API and MQTT integration, enabling connection with Smart City, environmental monitoring, or GIS systems. For advanced users, raw data can be analyzed in third-party analytics tools such as AWS or Azure.
Installation
The TAC-B radar is mounted on lamp posts, traffic lights, or poles at 2.5-3 m height. The SPS20 solar kit is factory pre-wired, so installation only requires fixing the units and turning the solar panel toward the sun. Sensor configuration is done from a mobile phone during setup.
With IP67 housing and a -20 °C to +65 °C operating range, the system runs automatically after installation with no regular maintenance.
Installing a TAC-B radar sensor on a lamp post in a public park
FAQ Common questions
1. How many visitors can one sensor monitor?
One TAC-B sensor covers up to 100 m² and can track movement across several entrances simultaneously.
2. Can it work without electricity or internet?
Yes. With the SPS20 solar kit and mobile 4G modem, the system operates completely off-grid.
3. Does the sensor store data locally?
Yes. It includes internal backup memory for thousands of days of records.
4. Is the system weather-resistant?
Absolutely. TAC-B sensors have IP65 protection and work in rain, fog, snow, and bright sunlight.
5. How often do I need to maintain it?
The system runs automatically with no regular maintenance required.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Description |
| Detection area | up to 10 m range / 120° view (~100 m²) |
| Accuracy | 98% typical conditions |
| Mounting height | 2.5-3 m |
| Connectivity | 4G / Wi-Fi / API / MQTT |
| Power supply | 12 V DC / SPS20 solar kit |
| Operating conditions | -20 °C … +65 °C, IP67 weatherproof |
| Detected objects | Pedestrians, cyclists, scooters |
| Memory | Internal SD card for backup storage |
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