Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)

Roy P. Benavidez Park

3395 Afternoon Cir

Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 10/12/2021

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 02/21/2025

FOR RECORD:

FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager

DATE: 02/21/2025

SUBJECT: Roy P. Benavidez Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 10/12/2021, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:

Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones

3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.

4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.

City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov

Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report

Sincerely,

Robert Hernandez

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 189151

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

The cross slope is up 11.6% at the base of the ramp, 7.8% halfway up and 4.8% at the top.

There is 1/2" vertical displacement where the ramp face meets the landing.

The landing has a cross slope of 3.5%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp from the apartment complex.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192073

The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.

Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

From the ramp into the apartment complex up to the turn where the route forks, there are 21 out of 24 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope measuring up to 3.8%. 8 of the pads are 3% or higher. Several pads are severely fractured.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Image that depicts the citation requirements of the code or standard

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192074

The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/2 inch.

1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.

Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

As Built:

There is a 1" vertical displacement between the last pad on the route from the apartment complex ramp and the turn where the route forks.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads to compliance as they both also have a high cross slope. Short term this could also be beveled to at or under 1/2".

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192555

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

As Built:

The turn toward the playground and picnic area from the west side of the park has a slope of 3.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192556

Citation:

As Built:

The turn area pad has 1/2" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad to compliance as the turn pad has slope issues. Short term this could be beveled.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192075

The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails,edge protection, etc.). Cross slopes are greater than 2% across the width of the walk.

When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

On the route that runs from the turn east of the playground north to the turn to the pavilion after the wooden bridge, there are 23 pads of concrete with a high cross slope and/or running slope. 21 of the pads have cross-slope measurements up to 6.5%, and 3 pads near the bridge have running slopes from 5.8 - 7.3%. 8 pads have cross slopes over 3%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192077

Citation:

As Built:

On the route that runs north to the pavilion area, near the wooden bridge, there is a 1" wide gap with a 1" wide vertical displacement between pads.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad to compliance as noted in another finding. Short term, the edge could be beveled to at or under 1/2" with the gap being filled.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192078

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn toward the playground and picnic area from the west side of the park has a slope of 4.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192557

The surface of the pedestrian access route has vertical discontinuities greater than 1/2 inch or between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch that are not beveled.

Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 0.5 inch maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 0.25 inch and 0.5 inch shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.2
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.

As Built:

On the route that runs along the west side of the park, north to the pavilion, there is a pad of concrete with 3/4" vertical displacement. The lower adjacent pad has a 2.9% cross slope.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the lower pad of concrete which needs to be done and might make this compliant. This could be beveled to 1'2" in the short term.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192079

Citation:

As Built:

On the route that runs along the west side of the park, north to the pavilion, there is a cracked and broken pad of concrete that has resulted in a 3/4" vertical displacement. This pad was already flagged for having a 3% cross slope.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the pad of concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 189142

The surface of the pedestrian access route has vertical discontinuities greater than 1/2 inch or between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch that are not beveled.

Citation:

As Built:

There is a vertical displacement of 1/2" in the sidewalk at the storm drainage.

Recommendation:

Grind and patch until the bridge can be replaced.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192558

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The bridge has two panels with cross slopes of 3.4 & 4.3 respectively.

Recommendation:

Rebuilt the bridge replacing both panels.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192082

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn to the pavilion at the northwest end of the park has a slope of 3%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at the is turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192083

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The path that leads to the pavilion at the northwest corner of the park has nine pads of concrete with excessive running slope and/or cross slope. 4 pads have running slopes from 5.4 - 6.4%. 7 pads have cross slopes measuring up to 3.3%. 3 of the pads are at or over 3%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192085

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn into the pavilion at the northwest corner of the park has a slope of 4.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192084

Citation:

As Built:

As you approach the entrance to the pavilion at the northwest corner of the park, there is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads along with a 6" by 2" by 1.5" deep divot along that joint line.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad to compliance. Short term the pad can be ground to 1/2" bevel and the holes can be filled.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192086

The pavilion walking surface has multiple gaps over 1/2" wide.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.3
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

As Built:

The concrete surface throughout the pavilion area in the northwest corner of the park has gaps up to 1" wide and 2" deep.

Recommendation:

Fill the gaps.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192087

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The route that runs along Afternoon Circle from the turn to the pavilion in the northwest corner of the park down to the first turn at the triangular convergence of paths near the playground has 35 out of 45 pads of concrete (excluding turn areas) with excessive cross-slope measuring as high as 4.7%. There are 18 pads with slopes at or over 3%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 189154

The surface of the pedestrian access route has vertical discontinuities greater than 1/2 inch or between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch that are not beveled.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

There is 3/4" vertical displacement in the sidewalk.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the panel.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Corrected Condition:

The vertical displacement was ground to less than a 1/2" bevel.

BFID: 192089

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn at the north side of the triangular convergence of paths near the playground and picnic area has a slope of 4.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192090

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The stretch of sidewalk that runs between turns on the east side of the triangular convergence of paths at the far southeast corner of the park has four of 6 pads of concrete with high cross slopes ranging from 2.6% to 3.4%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192091

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

This turn, located at the south end of the triangular convergence of paths in the far southeast corner of the park has a slope of 3.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192095

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The route that runs from the turn at the south end of the triangular convergence of paths down to the end of the route at the corner of Afternoon Ct and Zamora has five pads of concrete with a high cross slope ranging from 2.4% to 4.2%. 3 of the pads are 3% or more.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads of concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192096

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

The turn to the curb ramp that crosses Afternoon Ct. at the far southeast corner of the park has a slope of 2.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192097

The curb ramp exceeds the maximum running slope (parallel to the direction of travel) allowable of 8.33%.

Curb ramps should have the least possible slope but in no case more than 8.33% (1:12).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406.1
Curb ramps on accessible routes shall comply with 406, 405.2 through 405.5, and 405.10.

As Built:

The curb ramp at that crosses Afternoon Ct. at the far southeast corner of the park has a 9.8% running slope on the ramp face.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192092

The accessible route on the site has running slopes greater than 5 percent and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, edge protection, etc.).

When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

This stretch of sidewalk that is part of the triangular convergence of paths in the far southeast corner of the park has four pads of concrete with excessive running slope measuring between 5.3% and 7.1%.

Recommendation:

Remove, re-route and replace concrete. If this path were removed and extended further down toward the corner of Afternoon and Zamora, it would be feasible to achieve a compliant running slope.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192093

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

This turn, located on the west side of the triangular convergence of paths in the far southeast corner of the park, has a slope of 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192094

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

This stretch of sidewalk which is part of the triangular convergence of paths located in the far southeast corner of the park has six pads of concrete with excessive cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 2.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192098

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The stretch of route that runs from the triangular convergence of paths in the southeast corner of the park to the turn to the path that leads to the apartment complex ramp has two pads of concrete with high cross slope measuring 3% and 3.9%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads of concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192099

Citation:

As Built:

Near the trash can on the path that runs just north of the volleyball court there is a shifting pad of concrete that has resulted in a 1/2" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Grind to less than 1/2" bevel.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Pavilion Area

BFID: 192076

There is no accessible route to the dog waste receptacle.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 203.9
Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the employee work area. Employee work areas, or portions of employee work areas, other than raised courtroom stations, that are less than 300 square feet (28 m2) and elevated 7 inches (180 mm) or more above the finish floor or ground where the elevation is essential to the function of the space shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.

As Built:

The pad in front of the dog waste bag dispenser (which is also a turning area where the paths converge) is 3.5%.

Recommendation:

Fix the turn area.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192080

There is no accessible route to the trash container as the turn area has a 3.1% slope.

Citation:

As Built:

The pad in front of the trashcan on the path from the west that leads to the playground has a slope of 3.1%.

Recommendation:

Replace and repour the pad to 2% or less.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192088

There is no accessible route to the dog waste receptacle.

At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

As Built:

The pad in front of the dog waste bag dispenser has a slope of 3.1%. It also requires a forward reach of 75" to access.

Recommendation:

Remove and re-install dispenser to within 12" of the sidewalk and replace the pad to 25 or less slope.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 189149

There is a 3.4% cross slope and a 7.2% running slope at the informational marker. There is also vertical displacement on each side of the concrete panel of 1" on one side and 3/4" on the other side.

The accessible route contains running slopes greater than 5 percent and cross slopes greater than 2 percent across the width of the walk and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, wheel guides, etc.).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The concrete panel at the map is not level.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the panel to provide a maximum of 2% in all directions. This should probably be moved up to the turn area 1 panel up from it. The turn will be made compliant.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

Sidewalk with excessive cross slope and vertical displacement

BFID: 189157

The surface of the pedestrian access route has openings greater than 1/2 inch.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.3
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter. Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

As Built:

There are gaps in the sidewalk up to 1-1/2" wide all throughout the picnic areas.

Recommendation:

Fill openings to the maximum extent feasible.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192100

Citation:

As Built:

There are some old bench mounts in the concrete in the picnic/seating area that result in a 3/4" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Remove mounts and patch concrete.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192081

Citation:

As Built:

On the west path that leads to the playground there is a pad that is cracked causing a 1/2" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192101

Compliant knee clearance is not provided at the accessible table.

When seating for persons in wheelchairs is provided at fixed tables or counters, knee spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 17 inches deep shall be provided.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 306.3.3
Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground.

As Built:

The tables in the picnic/seating area only have 26" of knee clearance.

Recommendation:

Raise tables to achieve compliant knee clearance of at least 1 table. Ideally, we should adjust multiple tables.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 192102

The tree branches extend down too close to the route of travel.

Any obstruction that overhangs a route of travel must be a minimum of 80 inches above the walking surface as measured to the bottom of the obstruction.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 307.4
Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

As Built:

The trees in and around the seating/picnic area hang over the accessible route allowing for only approximately 57" of headroom in one area and 62" in another.

Recommendation:

Trim the trees to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 192559

Citation:

As Built:

There are several areas in the picnic area with vertical displacement at 1/2+". One area is almost 2".

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete if not feasible to grind down the areas.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Picnic - Pavilion - Play Area

BFID: 189155

The side flares of the entry ramp into the play area exceed 10%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406.3
Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.

As Built:

There are 4" drop offs on each side of the ramp into the play area.

Recommendation:

Add side flares. In the meantime, keep the engineered wood fill raked up to the sides of the ramp.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

Ramp entry into play area without compliant side flares

BFID: 192103

There is no accessible route to the element.

At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Citation:

As Built:

There is no ramp into the sandbox.

Recommendation:

Add ramp into the sandbox.

Barrier Priority:

Moderate (3): Should be completed as soon as possible, but there may be other items that will provide greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that have a high financial impact on the entity in relationship to the degree of access provided)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 189151

BFID: 192073

BFID: 192074

BFID: 192555

BFID: 192556

BFID: 192075

BFID: 192077

BFID: 192078

BFID: 192557

BFID: 192079

BFID: 189142

BFID: 192558

BFID: 192082

BFID: 192083

BFID: 192085

BFID: 192084

BFID: 192086

BFID: 192087

BFID: 189154

BFID: 192089

BFID: 192090

BFID: 192091

BFID: 192095

BFID: 192096

BFID: 192097

BFID: 192092

BFID: 192093

BFID: 192094

BFID: 192098

BFID: 192099

Pavilion Area

BFID: 192076

BFID: 192080

BFID: 192088

BFID: 189149

BFID: 189157

BFID: 192100

BFID: 192081

BFID: 192101

BFID: 192102

BFID: 192559

Picnic - Pavilion - Play Area

BFID: 189155

BFID: 192103