Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Memorial Park Volleyball Area
1605 E Pikes Peak Ave
Southeast Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 05/05/2020
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 01/23/2025
FOR RECORD:
FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
DATE: 01/23/2025
SUBJECT: Memorial Park Volleyball Area Self-Evaluation
1. On 05/05/2020, 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
Table of Contents
Findings
Accessible Routes
BFID: 187500
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
There is vertical displacement between the red concrete and the plan concrete frame.
There are up to 1-1/2" gaps at the concrete frame.
There is not a level landing as the running slope is up to 9.6%.
There is vertical displacement between the red concrete and the plan concrete frame.
There are up to 1-1/2" gaps at the concrete frame.
There is not a level landing as the running slope is up to 9.6%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp crossing Farragut Ave from field #3.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the curb ramp and the adjacent landing.
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: 187501
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.).
In addition, there are six panels with vertical displacement up to 1" and gaps up to 1" wide.
In addition, there are six panels with vertical displacement up to 1" and gaps up to 1" wide.
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.
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 for approximately 80' ranges from 6.1% to 9.6%, with cross slope up to 7.3%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace to provide maximum 2% cross slope, and maximum 8.33% running slope if handrails are provided.
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: 187502
There is up to 1" vertical displacement and 1" wide gaps between the red concrete and the plain concrete frames. The running/cross slopes range from 3.3% to 6.5%.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
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.
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 volleyball courts.
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: 187505
At the south side of the courts, there are gaps up to 1" wide and vertical displacement up to 1". There is a broken panel. There are multiple divots at the concrete and dividers joint/seam line, and spalling within the dividers. Further, within the path, there is one concrete pad broken and has buildup of sand within the affected area
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
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.
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 path adjacent to the volleyball courts due to gaps, vertical displacement and sand on surfacing..
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the concrete and work on barriers to keep sand in place.
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: 187506
There is vertical displacement up to 1-1/2" and gaps up to 3/4" wide. The concrete is sinking around the storm drain adjacent to the parking lot, and there is a 9" by 9" gap in the sidewalk.
The route is approximately 108' long.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
The route is approximately 108' long.
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.
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 parking lot south of the volleyball courts.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the 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: 187507
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
The landing has curved side flares up to 8.7%.
The curb ramp has side flares up to 38% in attached concrete..
The landing has curved side flares up to 8.7%.
The curb ramp has side flares up to 38% in attached concrete..
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
This curb ramp at the accessible parking in the parking lot south of the volleyball courts has multiple 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
Volleyball Courts
BFID: 187503
There is no accessible route around the volleyball courts.
Three of the panels are severely fractured, with up to 8.2% cross slope. Also, we have sand debris in the routes of travel making this not firm, stable and slip resistant.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
Three of the panels are severely fractured, with up to 8.2% cross slope. Also, we have sand debris in the routes of travel making this not firm, stable and slip resistant.
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.
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 divider between courts has vertical displacement up to 1" and gaps up to 1" wide.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the concrete and figure out barrier protection to reduce the sand.
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
Shower - Volleyball Courts
BFID: 187504
There is up to 1/2" vertical displacement and gaps up to 1" wide. The cross slope in the shower area is up to 5.6%. There is up to 3.7% cross slope at the route to the shower.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
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.
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 volleyball showers.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to provide maximum 2% slopes in the shower area, and maximum 2% cross slope and maximum 5% running slope on the route to the shower.
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
