Site Accessibility Evaluation

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

Pinon Valley Park

5585 Mule Deer Dr

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 04/07/2022

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 03/10/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 03/10/2025

SUBJECT: Pinon Valley Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 04/07/2022, 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

Parking

BFID: 188673

The parking space is in not nearly compliant.

The parking space the minimum width. The floor or ground surface is not firm stable or slip resistant. The parking space contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the maximum allowable requirements. The parking space does not have the proper identifications signs or the signs are not installed at the correct height. The parking space is missing an adjacent access aisle.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.1
Car and van parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
2010 ADAS Section 502.1 Exception
Where parking spaces or access aisles are not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle, measurements shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the parking space or access aisle.

As Built:

The accessible parking space has multiple issues.

Recommendation:

Get rid of it unless completely redone.

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: 188674

Citation:

As Built:

The accessible parking space has multiple issues.

Recommendation:

Do away with this space unless it is completely redone.

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

Accessible parking stall and access aisle are not the correct widths

Accessible Routes

BFID: 188646

This intersection is being redesigned to increase accessibility to the park.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The curb ramp at the corner of Mule Deer and Pinon Park is not compliant.

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:

N/A

Corrected Condition:

The radial curb ramp was replaced with two compliant ramps - one crossing Pinon Park and one crossing Mule Deer. .

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 193530

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:

From the curb ramp crossing Pinon Park Dr. to where the path forks east/west into the park, there are three pads with a high running slope measuring between 5.5% and 12.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove concrete path up to the turn that forks east or west into the park by the informational sign. This is necessary in order to achieve a running slope of 5% or less. It would also be necessary to take out some of the path to the Mule Deer curb ramp so it would meet up with the path at the new level.

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

BFID: 193532

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:

This turn, where the path forks east/west into the park near the corner of Pinon Park Dr. and Mule Deer Dr., has a slope measuring 4.9%.

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: 193531

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 to the curb ramp crossing Mule Deer Dr. has a slope measuring 5.1%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance. The work and cost associated is detailed in a previous finding addressing running slope on this section of the accessible route.

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: 193556

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:

In this section of the accessible route, which runs from the turn just up from the curb ramps at the corner of Pinon Park Dr. and Mule Deer Dr. north to where the path forks to either the pavilion or north toward the restrooms, there are 4 pads of concrete with high running slope and/or cross slope. The running slope measures 7.1% on one pad, while the cross slope measures between 2.4% and 3.3% on three pads.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads to compliance. It will be necessary to lower the concrete at the turn near the pavilion (documented in another finding) in order to achieve a compliant running slope on the one pad.

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: 193557

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, which leads to a seating area at the playground off the path along Mule Deer Dr., has a slope measuring 2.5%.

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: 193558

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 large turning space, where the path along Mule Deer Dr. forks to either the pavilion or north to the restrooms, has a slope measuring 7.6%.

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: 193561

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:

The section of path along Mule Deer Dr. that spans from the turn/fork just south of the basketball court north to the triangular convergence of paths near the restrooms has 8 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.3% and 3.2% (2 out of the 8 have a cross slope of 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: 193562

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:

On the route that runs along Mule Deer Dr., near the turn to the picnic table, there is a 3/4" vertical displacement between pads of concrete.

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

BFID: 193573

The landing at the top of the curb ramp has running slope and/or cross slope exceeding 2%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406.4
Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding flared sides, leading to the landing.

As Built:

The curb ramp at the corner of Mule Deer and Bourke has a slope measuring 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace landing 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: 193563

Where there is a triangular junction of three routes, the "points" of that junction are turning spaces that shall not have slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%). The "sides" of the triangle, connecting the paths that lead away from the junction to each other, are walking surfaces that shall not have running slopes greater than 1:20 (5%).

More than one of these elements have findings associated with them in this case.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
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 triangular junction, located near the corner of Mule Deer Dr. and Bourke Dr., has the following issues: - Turning space A has a slope measuring 4.5% - Turning Space B has a slope measuring 3.1% - Turning Space C has a slope measuring 3.1% - Route section 1 has two pads with a cross slope measuring 2.6%. - Route section 2 has two pads with a cross slope measuring 4.1% and 2.7%.

Recommendation:

Replace non-compliant turning spaces so that they have a less than 2% slope in all directions. Replace the connectors between these turning spaces so that they have cross slopes less than 2% and running slopes less than 5%.

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: 193564

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:

In the section of the accessible route that runs from the triangle near the restroom down to the landing of the curb ramp at the corner of Mule Deer and Bourke Dr., there are 5 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 3.4% and 4.2%.

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: 193566

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 to the restroom in the northwest corner of the park has a slope measuring 3%.

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: 193565

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 section of the accessible route that runs from the triangular junction near the restrooms east to the northeast corner of the park behind the baseball backstop has 5 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 3.4% (2 are at or 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

BFID: 193571

Citation:

As Built:

The triangular junction located in the northeast corner of the park has the following issues: Turning space B has a slope measuring 2.6%. Route section 2 has 4 pads with a high cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 3.9%.

Recommendation:

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: 193572

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 sidewalk that connects to the public right of way in the northeast corner of the park has one pad of concrete with high cross slope measuring 2.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad 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: 193576

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 from the public right of way into the park at the northeast corner of the park off of Bourke Dr. has a slope measuring 4.1%.

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: 188658

Curb Ramp - There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

-There are no detectable warnings.
-There is a break from the gutter pan to the ramp resulting in a 1/2" vertical displacement.
-There is a gap from the ramp face to the landing that is up to 1" deep and 3/4" wide.
-There is no level landing (2.5%).
-The bollard is missing from the base, and the base hole is 4" wide by 1" deep at the top of the ramp.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There are multiple issues with this dual purpose vehicular/pedestrian curb ramp on Bourke Dr.

Recommendation:

Replace the bollard or fill in the hole/create a level landing. Add detectable warnings and replace the fractured concrete 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 193574

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 section of the accessible route which runs from the triangular junction in the northeast corner of the park, south to the turn to the pavilion has 21 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.2% and 5.3% (10 pads are 3% or more).

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

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 3/4" vertical displacement between pads in the south end of the park on the route that runs parallel to Pinon Park Dr.

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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 193580

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 to the picnic table south of the playground has a slope measuring 3.6%.

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: 188647

Curb Ramp - There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

-A gutter pan slope measuring 8.7%.
-A 3/4" vertical displacement from the gutter pan to the curbing.
-A 3/4" vertical displacement from the curb to the ramp face.
-A ramp face with a slope with a 10.6% running slope.
-A 1.5" wide, 2" deep gap from the ramp face to the landing.
-A 3" vertical displacement from the ramp face to the landing.
-A landing with a slope measuring 4.2%
-A crack measuring 6" wide, 30" long by 1.5" deep.
-No detectable warnings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The curb ramp/vehicle access ramp on Pinon Park Dr. has several issues.

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

Fractured sidewalk with vertical displacement

BFID: 193582

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 to the picnic table located just south of the playground has one pad of concrete with high cross slope measuring 2.6%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pad 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: 193583

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 section of the accessible route that runs from the pavilion south to the top of the curb ramp/vehicle entrance off of Pinion Park Dr., has 6 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.3% and 3.5% (4 pads are 3% or more).

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: 193584

Citation:

As Built:

On this stretch of the accessible route, which runs from the pavilion south to the top of the curb ramp/vehicle entrance off of Pinon Park Dr., there are two areas of vertical displacement between pads measuring 3/4" and 1".

Recommendation:

Grind to less than 1/2" bevel if replacement of pads due to high cross slope is not imminent (see previous finding).

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

Play Areas - Playground - Baseball

BFID: 188650

The play area curb ramp has multiple issues:

A 9.3% slope on the ramp face.

Flares measuring as high as 36%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 405.1
Ramps on accessible routes shall comply with 405
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 side flares on the entry ramp to the play area are excessive as is the ramp face slope.

Recommendation:

Replace the curb ramp with one comporting to specifications.

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

Side flares of the play area entry ramp are excessive

BFID: 188651

The route of travel at this location does not provide the required minimum width. This appears intended to be a sidewalk, as there are benches.

The minimum clear width for sidewalks and walks is 36 inches.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.5.1
Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.
2010 ADAS Section 403.5.1 Exception
The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.

As Built:

The concrete edge around the playground is 24" wide.

Recommendation:

Consider increasing the width of the sidewalk around the playground to 36" minimum. Not every entrance or route must be accessible.

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

No accessible route around the play area

BFID: 193595

The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5 percent across the width of the walk 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.

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

A southern connection route to the play area has 2 pads of a high running slope. One pad is 8.1 and the other 5.9%.

Recommendation:

Leave as is as not each route needs to be accessible.

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: 188660

Baseball - There is no accessible route to the baseball field or dug out area.

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:

There is not an accessible route to the baseball field.

Recommendation:

Evaluate baseball fields across all city parks and determine which ones to make accessible. Consider including concrete surfaces in both dugouts and a concrete surface behind the home plate for accessible seating.

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

No accessible route to the baseball field

Pavilion - Picnic

BFID: 188652

Pavilion Area - 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:

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:

There is spalling and fracturing in the concrete at the pavilion, resulting in 1/2" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete.

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: 193560

The table/seating element has been found to be in substantial compliance with accessibility codes, standards, and regulations.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section Advisory
None
2015 IBC Section Advisory
None
2010 ADAS Section Advisory
None

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

The 2 tables at the pavilion are accessible, as is the one located just south of the playground, which meets the requirements for this park. There are a total of 6 tables. Any of the other 3 could be made accessible by removing 1 seat.

Recommendation:

N/A

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

Restroom

BFID: 188659

The portable public restroom is not compliant.

If sanitary facilities are provided, they must be made accessible to persons with disabilities. If public restrooms are desired, It is recommended that the portable unit be replaced with a permanent built-in compliant restroom. The utilization of an accessible portable unit may be a temporary solution and is not recommended as a permanent solution.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1109.2
Each toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing rooms provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. Except as provided for in Sections 1109.2.2 and 1109.2.3, at least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible.
2010 ADAS Section 213.1
Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided, they shall comply with 213. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided in facilities permitted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 and 2 not to connect stories by an accessible route, toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall be provided on a story connected by an accessible route to an accessible entrance.

As Built:

The porta-potty is not on an accessible route (it is off and has been positioned away from the sidewalk), and the unit is not accessible.

Recommendation:

Work with the vendor to provide an accessible unit. Position on an accessible route, possibly on the concrete adjacent to the nearby curb ramp/vehicle entrance.

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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188663

The restroom is missing the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) and Braille. The pictograms are too short. The sign is installed higher than 60" to the midpoint of the sign.

Accessible toilet rooms or bathing rooms shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA).

Wall signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces of a building shall have be horizontal format and the characters raised 1/32 inch minimum and shall be sans serif uppercase characters a minimum of 5/8 inch and a maximum of 2 inches high. Contracted Grade 2 Braille shall be in a horizontal format and shall be placed a minimum of 3/8 inch and a maximum of 1/2 inch directly below the tactile characters; flush left or centered. Signs with raised characters or Braille shall be located 48 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1111.1
Required accessible elements shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility at the following locations.

1. Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.1.

Exception: Where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or less, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required.

2. Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.2.

Exception: In Group I-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 facilities, where parking spaces are assigned to specific dwelling units or sleeping units, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required.

3. Accessible passenger loading zones.

4. Accessible rooms where multiple single-user toilet or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location.

5. Accessible entrances where not all entrances are accessible.

6. Accessible check-out aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall be above the check-out aisle in the same location as the checkout aisle number or type of check-out identification.

7. Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing rooms.

8. Accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms where not all such rooms are accessible.

9. Accessible areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1009.9.

10. Exterior areas for assisted rescue in accordance with Section 1009.9.

11. In recreational facilities, lockers that are required to be accessible in accordance with Section 1109.9.
2010 ADAS Section 216.8
Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, directional signs indicating the location of the nearest toilet room or bathing room complying with 603 within the facility shall be provided. Signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, the toilet rooms or bathing rooms complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where clustered single user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are permitted to use exceptions to 213.2, toilet rooms or bathing facilities complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1 unless all toilet rooms and bathing facilities comply with 603.

As Built:

The restroom sign is not compliant.

Recommendation:

Install compliant signage.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188664

The door opening contains projections into the required clear space by 1-1/2".

Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches and 80 inches above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed 4 inches

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 404.2.3
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches (865 mm) above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches (865 mm) and 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed 4 inches (100 mm).

As Built:

The latch/clasp at the bottom of the door projects into the clear opening.

Recommendation:

Remove the hook and loop. Determine other options for locking the bottom of the door.

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

Required clear width is not provided at the door

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188665

The maneuvering clearance at the door exceeds 2% slope.

Maneuvering clearance must be generally flat with a 2% maximum slope in any direction over the entire clearance surface. The maneuvering clearance must be clear of obstructions.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 404.2.4.4
Floor or ground surface within required maneuvering clearances shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.4.4 Exception 1
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

As Built:

The concrete up to and outside the restroom entrance has a slope measuring up to 6.8%. There is also considerable fracturing at the entrance.

Recommendation:

Provide a level pad (2% or less) outside the door measuring at least 36" wide and 48" deep. In order to achieve compliance, it may be necessary to demo the surrounding concrete, raise the surface, and re-pour the pads.

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

Fractured concrete at the restroom door threshold

BFID: 188666

The door operating hardware is too high.

Hardware shall be 34 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.

Hand-activated door opening hardware, handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 404.2.7
Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on doors and gates shall comply with 309.4. Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.

As Built:

The door lock hardware is mounted at 59-1/2".

Recommendation:

Lower the lock, or install another one, between 34" and 48".

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 188667

The side grab bar does not extend far enough from the rear wall.

The side grab bar must extend at least 54 inches minimum beyond the rear wall and start a maximum of 12 inches from the rear wall. A 42 inch grab bar installed the maximum distance from the rear wall (12 inches) will leave the leading end 54 inches from the rear wall. Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.5.1
The side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum from the rear wall.

As Built:

The side grab bar extends 50" from the corner.

Recommendation:

Relocate the grab bar.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188668

The toilet paper is not installed within the compliant range.

Toilet paper dispensers shall be 7 inches minimum and 9 inches maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor and shall not be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow. There shall be a clearance of 1 1/2 inches minimum below the grab bar.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.7
Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm) minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor and shall not be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow.

As Built:

The toilet paper is located 7" behind the front of the toilet.

Recommendation:

Relocate the dispenser to 7" to 9" from front of toilet to centerline of dispenser.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

Toilet paper dispenser is not installed within the compliant range in front of the toilet

BFID: 188669

The toilet is not located within the range allowed from the side wall or partition.

The centerline of the toilet must be 16 to 18 inches from the side wall.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.2
The water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in 604.8.2. Water closets shall be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach.

As Built:

The toilet is 19-1/4" from centerline to wall.

Recommendation:

Move the toilet closer to the wall.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188670

The flush handle is located on the wrong side of the toilet.

Controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting. Controls for the flush valves shall be mounted on the wide side of toilet areas, no more than 48 inches above the floor.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.6
Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with 604.8.2.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The flush control is centered on the toilet.

Recommendation:

Once the toilet is moved closer to the wall, the flush will be on the open side of the toilet. Or, install an automatic flush.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Corrected Condition:

The flush handle was relocated to the wide side of the toilet.

BFID: 188672

The drinking fountain has multiple violations.

Drinking fountains must be on an accessible route that provides a 30 inch by 48 inch clear floor space centered on the low unit, allowing a forward approach.

Spout outlets shall be 36 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. Spout outlets of drinking fountains for standing persons shall be 38 inches minimum and 43 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. The spout shall be located 15 inches minimum from the vertical support and 5 inches maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers. The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches high minimum and shall be located 5 inches maximum from the front of the unit. The angle of the water stream shall be measured horizontally relative to the front face of the unit. Where spouts are located less than 3 inches of the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 30 degrees maximum. Where spouts are located between 3 inches and 5 inches maximum from the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 15 degrees maximum. Operable parts shall comply with applicable standards.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.5.1
Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.
2010 ADAS Section 602.1
Drinking fountains shall comply with 307 and 602.

As Built:

The drinking fountain is not accessible. It is too low and the water spout is too far from the edge.

Recommendation:

Replace it with an accessible unit or remove it entirely.

Barrier Priority:

Low (4): Should be completed as soon as possible due to being a technical violation, but may not result in providing greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that are technically violations but provide a moderate to low increase in accessibility compared to the financial impact on the entity)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 193568

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 309.2
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.

As Built:

The surface in front of the trash can, located near the corner of Mule Deer Dr. and Bourke Dr., has a slope measuring 4.2%.

Recommendation:

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 193569

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 309.2
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.

As Built:

The surface in front of the trash can, located in the northeast corner of the park, has a slope measuring 3%.

Recommendation:

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 193570

Dog Waste Bag Receptacle - The openings of trash or recycling receptacles and dog waste bag dispensers are considered operable parts and must comply with 309 of the ADAAS. 309 requires that clear floor space with less than 2% slope be provided at operable parts.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 309.2
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.

As Built:

The slope at the dog waste bag dispenser located near the corner of Mule Deer Dr. and Bourke Dr. measures 2.5%.

Recommendation:

Relocate the operable part to an already level pad of concrete within compliant reach ranges and height.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 193593

Dog Waste Bag Receptacle - The item violates the forward or side reach.

Forward - the reach range is 15" (low) - 48" (high). If there is an obstruction of 20" or less then the height can be up to 48". If the obstruction is between 20-25" the maximum height is 44".

Side - the reach range is 15" (low) - 48" (high) and the maxim height of any obstruction is 34". If the obstruction depth is between 10" - 24", the reach height maximum is 46".

Citation:

As Built:

The dog waste bag dispenser located near the corner of Mule Deer Dr. and Bourke Dr. is mounted too high with the opening at 51" from the ground.

Recommendation:

Relocate the item to the proper reach range.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 193581

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 309.2
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.

As Built:

The surface in front of the trash can located near the Pinon Park Dr. vehicle entrance/curb ramp has a slope measuring 2.8%.

Recommendation:

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Parking

BFID: 188673

BFID: 188674

Accessible Routes

BFID: 188646

BFID: 193530

BFID: 193532

BFID: 193531

BFID: 193556

BFID: 193557

BFID: 193558

BFID: 193561

BFID: 193562

BFID: 193573

BFID: 193563

BFID: 193564

BFID: 193566

BFID: 193565

BFID: 193571

BFID: 193572

BFID: 193576

BFID: 188658

BFID: 193574

BFID: 193575

BFID: 193577

BFID: 193578

BFID: 193579

BFID: 193580

BFID: 188647

BFID: 193582

BFID: 193583

BFID: 193584

Play Areas - Playground - Baseball

BFID: 188650

BFID: 188651

BFID: 193595

BFID: 188660

Pavilion - Picnic

BFID: 188652

BFID: 193560

Restroom

BFID: 188659

BFID: 188663

BFID: 188664

BFID: 188665

BFID: 188666

BFID: 188667

BFID: 188668

BFID: 188669

BFID: 188670

BFID: 188672

Trash and Dog Waste Bag Dispenser

BFID: 193533

BFID: 193592

BFID: 193559

BFID: 193567

BFID: 193594

BFID: 193568

BFID: 193569

BFID: 193570

BFID: 193593

BFID: 193581