Implement wiki and parks plugin architecture: add initial app configurations, models, and update dependencies

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+# Wiki Plugin Implementation Decisions
+
+## Parks Plugin Design Decisions
+
+### 1. Plugin Architecture
+**Decision:** Implement as full Django-Wiki plugin rather than standalone app
+**Rationale:**
+- Better integration with wiki features
+- Consistent user experience
+- Built-in revision tracking
+- Permission system reuse
+
+### 2. Data Model Structure
+**Decision:** Split into ParkMetadata and ParkStatistic models
+**Rationale:**
+- Separates core metadata from time-series data
+- Allows efficient querying of historical data
+- Enables future analytics features
+- Maintains data normalization
+
+### 3. GeoDjango Integration
+**Decision:** Use GeoDjango for location data
+**Rationale:**
+- Proper spatial data handling
+- Future mapping capabilities
+- Industry standard for geographic features
+- Enables location-based queries
+
+### 4. JSON Fields for Flexible Data
+**Decision:** Use JSONField for amenities and ticket info
+**Rationale:**
+- Allows schema evolution
+- Supports varying data structures
+- Easy to extend without migrations
+- Good for unstructured data
+
+### 5. Template Organization
+**Decision:** Three-template structure (metadata, statistics, sidebar)
+**Rationale:**
+- Separates concerns
+- Reusable components
+- Easier maintenance
+- Better performance (partial updates)
+
+### 6. Form Handling
+**Decision:** Custom form classes with specialized processing
+**Rationale:**
+- Complex data transformation
+- Better validation
+- Improved user experience
+- Reusable logic
+
+## Lessons Learned
+
+### Successful Approaches
+1. Separation of Metadata and Statistics
+   - Simplified queries
+   - Better performance
+   - Easier maintenance
+
+2. Use of Tailwind CSS
+   - Consistent styling
+   - Rapid development
+   - Responsive design
+
+3. Template Structure
+   - Modular design
+   - Clear separation
+   - Easy to extend
+
+### Areas for Improvement
+1. Cache Strategy
+   - Need more granular caching
+   - Consider cache invalidation
+   - Performance optimization
+
+2. Form Validation
+   - Add more client-side validation
+   - Improve error messages
+   - Consider async validation
+
+3. Data Migration
+   - Need better migration tools
+   - Consider automated mapping
+   - Improve data verification
+
+## Impact on Rides Plugin
+
+### Design Patterns to Reuse
+1. Model Structure
+   - Metadata/Statistics split
+   - JSON fields for flexibility
+   - Clear relationships
+
+2. Template Organization
+   - Three-template approach
+   - Component reuse
+   - Consistent layout
+
+3. Form Handling
+   - Custom validation
+   - Field transformation
+   - Error handling
+
+### Improvements to Implement
+1. Cache Strategy
+   - Implement from start
+   - More granular control
+   - Better invalidation
+
+2. Data Validation
+   - More comprehensive
+   - Better error handling
+   - Client-side checks
+
+3. Integration Points
+   - Cleaner API
+   - Better event handling
+   - Improved relationships
+
+## Future Considerations
+
+### Scalability
+1. Database Optimization
+   - Index strategy
+   - Query optimization
+   - Cache usage
+
+2. Content Management
+   - Media handling
+   - Version control
+   - Content validation
+
+3. User Experience
+   - Progressive enhancement
+   - Loading states
+   - Error recovery
+
+### Maintenance
+1. Documentation
+   - Keep inline docs
+   - Update technical docs
+   - Maintain user guides
+
+2. Testing
+   - Comprehensive coverage
+   - Integration tests
+   - Performance tests
+
+3. Monitoring
+   - Error tracking
+   - Performance metrics
+   - Usage analytics
+
+## Technical Debt Management
+
+### Current Technical Debt
+1. Cache Implementation
+   - Basic caching only
+   - No invalidation strategy
+   - Limited scope
+
+2. Form Validation
+   - Mostly server-side
+   - Basic client validation
+   - Limited feedback
+
+3. Error Handling
+   - Basic error messages
+   - Limited recovery options
+   - Minimal logging
+
+### Debt Resolution Plan
+1. Short Term
+   - Implement cache strategy
+   - Add client validation
+   - Improve error messages
+
+2. Medium Term
+   - Optimize queries
+   - Add monitoring
+   - Enhance testing
+
+3. Long Term
+   - Full cache system
+   - Advanced validation
+   - Comprehensive logging