Site Accessibility Evaluation

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

Discovery Park

155 Buckeye Dr

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 01/18/2022

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 03/05/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 03/05/2025

SUBJECT: Discovery Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 01/18/2022, 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

Accessible Routes

BFID: 188379

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:

There is a vertical discontinuity of approximately 1/2" where the sidewalk meets the storm sewer inlet. Additionally, one pad has a cross slope of 2.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace these three 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

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Additional Finding Photos

Sidewalk with vertical displacement and gaps

BFID: 188380

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:

Five panels along this route, in vicinity of the dog waste bag dispenser, have running slopes of up to 11.2%. A further four panels nearest the east end of this run have excessive running slopes between 5-6%. Between these two areas of excessive running slope, 11 panels also had cross-slopes exceeding 2%.

Recommendation:

Either this run of concrete should be removed and replaced with a run of concrete at less than a 5% running slope, or the run of concrete to the north should be replaced with a ramp to the first turning 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188381

The element is not accessible because it does not allow for a forward or side approach and is not on an accessible route.

An accessible route of travel shall be 36 inches wide minimum and provide a 30 inch by 48 inch clear floor space that allows a side or forward approach.

Citation:

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

As Built:

The trash can in this picture has been removed. The dog waste bag dispenser is not located on the sidewalk, and requires a 32" forward reach.

Recommendation:

Reinstall the bag dispenser within 24" of the sidewalk with the opening no more than 46" high (48" high if installed within 10" of the sidewalk).

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

Inaccessible trash can and pet waste bag dispenser

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BFID: 193119

Citation:

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

As Built:

The trash can in this picture is not located on the sidewalk, and requires a 29" reach.

Recommendation:

Pour a concrete "bump out" of the sidewalk that will bring the opening of the trash receptacle within acceptable reach ranges.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

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BFID: 193118

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:

Eight panels along this route have running slopes in excess of 5%, up to 14.5%. Six of those panels also have excessive cross-slope (up to 4.8%), and the two panels furthest east (adjacent to the turning area) have cross slopes of 2.6 and 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Either this run of concrete should be removed and replaced with (likely) a ramp to the east turning area, or the run of concrete to the south should be replaced at less than a 5% 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: 193384

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 turning space to the playground within the park has a slope of 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace at <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: 193385

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.

As Built:

The route leading from the turning area to the play area within the park has 10 pads of concrete that exceed a 5% running slope (between 5.5 and 7.6%).

Recommendation:

Remove and replace at less than 5%, or install handrails.

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: 193386

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:

Through the west half of this run, 19 of 22 pads have cross slopes in excess of 2% - up to 3.5%. One of those pads also has a running slope of 5.4%. Through the eastern half of this run, 24 of 24 pads have running slopes is excess of 5% - up to 10.7%. Seven of these pads also have cross slopes in excess of 2%, and four of these pads are significantly cracked.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace. Consider rerouting this run where slopes might not be as significant.

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: 193387

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 turning area has a 4.1% slope. Additionally, the first pad leading west is significantly cracked, which is causing a vertical discontinuity of almost two inches.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace at <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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 193388

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:

Along this run, 31 pads of concrete have cross slopes between 2.8 and 5.6%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace at <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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 193390

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 slope at this turning space is 5.4%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace at <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: 193389

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:

Of 48 total pads of concrete, 11 have a running slope in excess of 5%, and 37 have cross slope in excess of 2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace.

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: 193391

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:

Of 48 total pads of concrete, 46 have running slopes greater than 5% - up to 12.7%. 32 pads have cross slopes in excess of 2% - up to 5.3%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace. Install a ramp with landings along the straightest stretch.

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: 193393

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 vertical discontinuity of approximately 3/4 inch coming up the hill from the school very near to Buckeye Drive.

Recommendation:

Our recommendation is to replace this entire run of concrete, but in the meantime, grinding may be necessary. Cost included in another 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

BFID: 193392

There is a running or cross slope greater than 2% that must be navigated in order to access the trash can or dog waste receptacle.

Citation:

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

As Built:

The slope in front of the trash can near Buckeye Drive is 4.1%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the concrete at or under 2% in all directions.

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: 188366

This ramp is intended as a vehicle entrance to service the porta-potty, but there are issues with the sidewalk. The sidewalk has up to 4% cross slope. There is a 1" wide by 2-1/2" deep gap between the upper landing.

The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%. There is greater than 1/2" gap between concrete panels.

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:

There are multiple issues with this section of sidewalk.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the ramp and sidewalk to provide a compliant pedestrian 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

Sidewalk with excessive cross slope at the vehicle entrance ramp

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188367

There are four fractured panels, with up to 1" vertical displacement.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1104.1
At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.1
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.

As Built:

There are multiple issues with this section of sidewalk.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the four 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

Fractured sidewalk with vertical displacement

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 188368

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 up to 1" vertical displacement in the sidewalk.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the sidewalk.

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: 188369

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 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

BFID: 188370

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 west entrance off Buckeye Drive has running/cross slope up to 4.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace to provide maximum 2% cross slope at the turning point.

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

Sidewalk with excessive slopes at the turning point

BFID: 193394

The element is not accessible because the operable parts are not within the required reach range.

Operable parts on accessible elements, accessible routes, and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with requirements for operable parts. The requirements include complying with a clear floor space, reach range, and operation.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 205.1
Operable parts on accessible elements, accessible routes, and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with 309.

As Built:

The dog waste bag dispenser is located approximately 50 inches from the accessible route.

Recommendation:

Dog waste bag dispensers should be located within 24 inches of an accessible route. The height of the opening of the dispenser should be no more than 46 inches, or 48 inches if the dispenser is located within 10 inches of the accessible route.

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

BFID: 188363

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.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The sidewalk is fractured with a gap up to 1/2" deep.

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:

N/A

BFID: 193395

The accessible route of travel on the walk or sidewalk has cross slopes greater than 2%.

Cross slopes shall 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:

9 pads of concrete along Buckeye Drive have cross slopes that exceed 2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace at <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: 188362

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

There is debris build up / insufficient drainage at the bottom landing of the curb ramp.

There is a 3/4" vertical discontinuity between the gutter and the asphalt.

There is no detectable warning.

The cross slope on the face of the ramp is 2.6%.

The cross slope of the top landing is 3.9%.

There is a 3/4" gap between the upper landing and the adjacent sidewalk.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp on Buckeye Drive.

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: 188365

There is no accessible route of travel from the public way. Although there is a park sign at this location, it is school property.

Citation:

As Built:

The mixed use trail from Buckeye Drive to the school is not accessible.

Recommendation:

Install signage indicating this route is not 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

Gravel path into the park from the right of way

Additional Finding Photos

Gravel path from the right of way into the park

BFID: 188364

There is no accessible route of travel from the public way.

At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

There is not a curb ramp at the corner of Buckeye Drive and Raven Hills Court.

Recommendation:

Add curb ramps on both sides of Raven Hills Ct.

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:

N/A

Play Areas

BFID: 193398

The path of contains multiple issues and is not accessible.

The path of travel exceeds the maximum allowable cross and running slope requirements. It also contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the allowable maximum requirements. The floor or ground surface is not firm, stable, and slip resistant.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.1
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.

As Built:

The slope of the concrete at the play area is up to 7.3% and there is vertical discontinuity between multiple pads up to 3/4".

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the concrete at the play area.

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: 188377

The surface of the play area is sand.

There is about 3000 square feet of sand and about 90 square feet of rubber tile.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

As Built:

The play area surface is sand.

Recommendation:

Provided engineered wood fill.

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

Play area with sand and deteriorating rubber tiles

BFID: 193396

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:

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 no ramp into the play area with the swing set.

Recommendation:

Install a ramp.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 188373

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 not an accessible route to the baseball field. Creating an accessible route to the baseball field would require installing approximately 65' of additional sidewalk.

Recommendation:

The City has a responsibility to provide access to programs and services as a whole. Evaluate parks as a whole and determine which baseball fields to make 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 to the baseball field

BFID: 193124

Citation:

As Built:

The playground on the south side of the park and the adjacent pavilion are seemingly on property belonging to the City of Colorado Springs; however, the only accessible route to the area is provided from Rockrimmon Elementary School, and not the public right of way.

Recommendation:

First, determine the ownership of these facilities (may have been ceded to School District 20). If these facilities are owned and maintained by the City of Colorado Springs, provide an accessible route from the public right of way.

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: 193397

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 cross slope of the rubber tiles leading to the playground equipment is 3%. Additionally, the rubber tiles are deteriorating and causing gaps and vertical discontinuities between the tiles.

Recommendation:

Replace the rubber tile with poured-in-place rubber.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Parking

BFID: 188361

There are no on-street accessible parking stalls, however there are no marked parking spaces on the street.

Where on-street parking is provided on the block perimeter and the parking is marked, accessible parking spaces shall be provided.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R214
Where on-street parking is provided on the block perimeter and the parking is marked or metered, accessible parking spaces complying with R309 (On-Street Parking Spaces) shall be provided in accordance with Table R214 (Scoping - On-Street Parking Spaces).

As Built:

There is not accessible parking at this park.

Recommendation:

Mark an accessible parking space near the west entrance into the park from Buckeye Drive. This is a vehicle entry point with an existing ramp. It will need to be modified as there is a lip between the bottom of the ramp and the concrete gutter.

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

Spectator Area

BFID: 193120

The required edge protection is not provided.

Where compliant railings, guards, or handrails are provided, edge protection shall also be provided.

Curbs or barriers shall extend 2 inches minimum above the surface of the fishing pier or platform or The ground or deck surface shall extend 12 inches minimum beyond the inside face of the railing. Toe clearance shall be provided and shall be 30 inches wide minimum and 9 inches minimum above the ground or deck surface beyond the railing.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 1005.3.1
Curbs or barriers shall extend 2 inches (51 mm) minimum above the surface of the fishing pier or platform.
2010 ADAS Section 1005.3.2
The ground or deck surface shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside face of the railing. Toe clearance shall be provided and shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) minimum above the ground or deck surface beyond the railing.

As Built:

A railing is provided at the top of the spectator area, where accessible seating could be provided; however, it is missing edge protection.

Recommendation:

Add edge protection the full length of this railing.

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: 193121

Stairways must have handrails on both sides.

Handrails and their extensions must be between 34 inches and 38 inches above the stair nosing or ground.
The top handrails shall extend a minimum of 12 inches beyond the top nosing and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair flight for a horizontal distance at least equal to one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing. Extension shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight.

The orientation of at least one handrail, including the extension, shall be in the direction of the run of the stair and perpendicular to the direction of the stair nosing. Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1-1/4 inches minimum and 2 inches maximum. Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6 1/4 inches maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 2-1/4 inches maximum. The hand grip portion of handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. Gripping surfaces (top or sides) shall be uninterrupted by newel posts, other construction elements or obstructions. Any wall or other surface adjacent to the handrail shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements. Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of 1-1/2 inches minimum between the wall and the handrail.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 505.2
Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps.

As Built:

The stairs on both sides of the spectator area do not have handrails installed.

Recommendation:

Install handrails.

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: 193122

The wheelchair space slopes greater then 1:48

Slopes not steeper than 1:48 are permitted.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 802.1.1 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

As Built:

The area at the top of the spectator area that could serve as accessible seating has slopes between 2.5 and 3.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace.

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: 193123

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 running slope of the concrete pads leading to the spectator area from the east is between 6.5 and 7%. The pad that connects to the spectator area also has a cross slope of 2.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace.

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

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 188379

BFID: 188380

BFID: 188381

BFID: 193119

BFID: 193118

BFID: 193384

BFID: 193385

BFID: 193386

BFID: 193387

BFID: 193388

BFID: 193390

BFID: 193389

BFID: 193391

BFID: 193393

BFID: 193392

BFID: 188366

BFID: 188367

BFID: 188368

BFID: 188369

BFID: 188370

BFID: 193394

BFID: 188363

BFID: 193395

BFID: 188362

BFID: 188365

BFID: 188364

Play Areas

BFID: 193398

BFID: 188377

BFID: 193396

BFID: 188373

BFID: 193124

BFID: 193397

Parking

BFID: 188361

Spectator Area

BFID: 193120

BFID: 193121

BFID: 193122

BFID: 193123