Latvian State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete is one of Latvia’s most well-known nature and leisure destinations, welcoming families, school groups, tourists, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year. With visitor flow changing depending on the season, weekends, holidays, and weather, parking management needs to remain clear, reliable, and easy to use.

To support smoother daily operations, BISS implemented an automated parking management and payment system for Tērvete Nature Park. The solution uses license plate recognition, controlled access points, and self-service payments to create a more structured parking process for visitors and a more efficient operational setup for Latvian State Forests.

By simplifying the parking journey from arrival to departure, the system helps support a better visitor experience at one of Latvia’s most visited nature destinations.

Project Overview

In May 2026, BISS completed the implementation of an automated parking management and payment system for Latvian State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete.

The project included the delivery and installation of two entry control points and one exit control point, each designed to support automated vehicle access using license plate recognition. The access points are equipped with ANPR cameras, automatic barriers, and LED displays, creating a controlled and structured parking flow from arrival to departure.

As part of the solution, BISS also installed an FP-NGP-11 self-service payment station. The payment station is designed for autonomous parking payment processing and supports a multi-language user interface, which is especially important for a popular nature destination that welcomes many international visitors. It also supports modern cashless payment options, including credit and debit cards, contactless payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay.

The system manages parking sessions without the need for paper tickets or manual validation. This creates a simpler experience for visitors while supporting more efficient day-to-day parking operations for the park.

A key part of the implemented solution is its integration with the client’s Horizon accounting software. This helps connect parking payment data with internal accounting processes, supports more transparent payment tracking, and supports more efficient financial administration.

The solution was also adapted to Latvian State Forests’ IT infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements, ensuring that the parking system fits into the client’s existing infrastructure and operational standards.

In addition to the current parking payment functionality, the solution is prepared for future expansion, including the possibility to support ticket sales through the payment station and future product quantity accounting in Horizon.

Benefits

• Faster and clearer parking process for visitors: Visitors can enter, pay, and exit through a structured parking flow, reducing uncertainty during the parking journey.

• Less manual work for the operator: Automated access control and self-service payment reduce the need for staff involvement in everyday parking supervision and payment handling.

• Reduced risk of errors: By replacing manual checks with automated vehicle identification and payment processing, the system helps minimize mistakes linked to human involvement.

• More transparent payment tracking: Integration with Horizon accounting software supports clearer payment data flow and reduces the need for duplicate manual data processing.

• Adapted to the client’s infrastructure: The solution was tailored to Latvian State Forests’ IT infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements, supporting a secure and compatible implementation.

• More accessible payment experience for tourists: The self-service payment station gives visitors a simple on-site payment option without requiring them to have a local parking app installed, which is especially important for a destination visited by many tourists.

• More modern visitor experience: Cashless self-service payments and a clear access process create a more convenient experience that matches the expectations of today’s visitors.

Impact and Results

• Created a new revenue stream: With the introduction of the automated parking payment system, Tērvete Nature Park can now offer parking as a paid service. This creates a new revenue stream for Latvian State Forests, while keeping the payment process simple and accessible for visitors.

• Operational readiness from day one: The system is now in place to support automated vehicle access, self-service payments, and more structured parking management during everyday operations and busier visitor periods.

• Better visibility of parking activity: By using license plate recognition and integrating payment data with Horizon accounting software, the solution supports more transparent tracking of parking sessions and related payments.

• Prepared for future functionality: The system is ready for future implementation of ticket sales through the payment station, as well as planned product quantity accounting in Horizon.

Facts and Data

Location: Tērvete Nature Park, Latvia

Installation year: May 2026

Project type: Automated parking management and payment system

Solution: License plate recognition, access control, and self-service payment

Integration: Horizon accounting software

Client: Latvijas valsts meži

Solution provider: BISS