Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Springs Ranch Park
2990 Pony Tracks Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 05/10/2022
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 03/04/2025
FOR RECORD:
FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
DATE: 03/04/2025
SUBJECT: Springs Ranch Park Self-Evaluation
1. On 05/10/2022, 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
Table of Contents
Findings
Accessible Routes
BFID: 189523
The curb ramps do not have detectable warnings.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R208.1
Detectable warning surfaces complying with R305 shall be provided at the following locations on pedestrian access routes and at transit stops:
1. Curb ramps and blended transitions at pedestrian street crossings;
2. Pedestrian refuge islands;
3. Pedestrian at-grade rail crossings not located within a street or highway;
4. Boarding platforms at transit stops for buses and rail vehicles where the edges of the boarding platform are not protected by screens or guards; and
5. Boarding and alighting areas at sidewalk or street level transit stops for rail vehicles where the side of the boarding and alighting areas facing the rail vehicles is not protected by screens or guards.Advisory R208.1 Where Required. On pedestrian access routes, detectable warning surfaces indicate the boundary between pedestrian and vehicular routes where there is a flush rather than a curbed connection. Detectable warning surfaces should not be provided at crossings of residential driveways since the pedestrian right-of-way continues across residential driveway aprons. However, where commercial driveways are provided with yield or stop control, detectable warning surfaces should be provided at the junction between the pedestrian route and the vehicular route. Where pedestrian at-grade rail crossings are located within a street or highway, detectable warning surfaces at the curb ramps or blended transitions make a second set of detectable warning surfaces at the rail crossing unnecessary.
Detectable warning surfaces are not intended to provide wayfinding for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Wayfinding can be made easier by:
•Sidewalks that provide a clear path free of street furniture;
•Visual contrast between walking and non-walking areas (e.g., planted borders);
•Route edges that are clear and detectable by cane;
•Direct pedestrian street crossings and curb ramps that are in-line with direction of travel;
•Small corner radiuses that permit pedestrian street crossings to be as short and direct as possible;
•Orthogonal intersections that facilitate navigation using parallel and perpendicular vehicle sound cues;
•and barriers where pedestrian travel or crossing is not permitted.
Detectable warning surfaces complying with R305 shall be provided at the following locations on pedestrian access routes and at transit stops:
1. Curb ramps and blended transitions at pedestrian street crossings;
2. Pedestrian refuge islands;
3. Pedestrian at-grade rail crossings not located within a street or highway;
4. Boarding platforms at transit stops for buses and rail vehicles where the edges of the boarding platform are not protected by screens or guards; and
5. Boarding and alighting areas at sidewalk or street level transit stops for rail vehicles where the side of the boarding and alighting areas facing the rail vehicles is not protected by screens or guards.Advisory R208.1 Where Required. On pedestrian access routes, detectable warning surfaces indicate the boundary between pedestrian and vehicular routes where there is a flush rather than a curbed connection. Detectable warning surfaces should not be provided at crossings of residential driveways since the pedestrian right-of-way continues across residential driveway aprons. However, where commercial driveways are provided with yield or stop control, detectable warning surfaces should be provided at the junction between the pedestrian route and the vehicular route. Where pedestrian at-grade rail crossings are located within a street or highway, detectable warning surfaces at the curb ramps or blended transitions make a second set of detectable warning surfaces at the rail crossing unnecessary.
Detectable warning surfaces are not intended to provide wayfinding for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Wayfinding can be made easier by:
•Sidewalks that provide a clear path free of street furniture;
•Visual contrast between walking and non-walking areas (e.g., planted borders);
•Route edges that are clear and detectable by cane;
•Direct pedestrian street crossings and curb ramps that are in-line with direction of travel;
•Small corner radiuses that permit pedestrian street crossings to be as short and direct as possible;
•Orthogonal intersections that facilitate navigation using parallel and perpendicular vehicle sound cues;
•and barriers where pedestrian travel or crossing is not permitted.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The curb ramps at Flying Horse Dr. and Pony Tracks Dr do not have detectable warnings.
Recommendation:
Install detectable warnings.
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: 193897
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.
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.
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:
Turning Space A has a slope of 3.3%. Turning Space B has a slope of 2.9%. Turning Space C has a slope of 3.4%. Along Connector 2, there is a vertical discontinuity of up to one inch. Along Connector 3, nearest to Turning Space C, the last pad of concrete has a cross slope of 2.7%. Additionally, the sidewalk just north of Turning Space A has a cross slope of 2.7%, and the first concrete pad east of Turning Space B has a cross slope of 2.6%.
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: 193904
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.
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.
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:
Near the bench on the north side of the park, a single pad of concrete has a cross slope of 2.4%.
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: 193907
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.
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.
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 northeast corner of the park, between the two benches, out of 19 consecutive pads of concrete, 13 had cross slopes between 2.2 and 2.8%.
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: 193905
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 a 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.
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.
As Built:
The slope at the trash can and dog waste bag dispenser is 2.8%. Additionally, the opening of the bag dispenser is 52 inches high. This opening should be no higher than 48 inches if the dispenser is within 10 inches of the sidewalk, or 46 inches if it is located between 10 and 24 inches of the sidewalk.
Recommendation:
Provide a clear floor space of at least 30" by 48" with a slope of less than 2% in all directions and within reach range of the operable part. Alternatively, relocate the operable part to an already level pad of concrete within reach ranges.
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: 193910
The path of travel 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 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.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.1
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.
As Built:
As it is constructed, there is no clear turning space where these paths diverge, and where there might be a turning space, there is a slope of 5.0%. Approaching this point from north of the play area, the route has running slopes from 5.3 to 6.6% across at least six pads, and one of those pads has a cross slope of 2.3%.
Recommendation:
There is sufficient area in the park that the change in level to this point could be distributed and built up to at <5%. In order to provide a turning space at <2%, it might be possible to provide a level concrete pad in front of and to either side of the bench pictured here.
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: 193918
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 gaps that exceed the allowable maximum requirements.
The path of travel exceeds the maximum allowable cross and running slope requirements. It also contains gaps that exceed the allowable maximum requirements.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.1
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.
As Built:
Three of these four concrete pads have running slopes of either 5.4 or 5.5%. The remaining pad of concrete has a cross slope of 2.4%. Additionally, there is an expansion joint between these pads that is spaced greater than 1/2 inch.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace these four pads of concrete.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193906
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
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.
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 slope at the turning space to the picnic table north of the play area is 2.4%. Additionally, the expansion joint at the turn is spaced greater than 1/2 inch, and settling of the pad is causing 1/2 inch vertical discontinuity.
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: 193899
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).
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.
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:
Leading to the picnic table north of the play area, the route has running slopes between 5.4 and 6.3% on all eight pads of concrete.
Recommendation:
Either install handrails, or (probably more palatably) remove this concrete and replace it with a winding path that allows for a sufficient run to achieve <5% running slope.
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: 193900
The clear floor space required at the element is not flat (2% or 1:48 maximum slope) in all directions.
Changes in level are not permitted at required clear floor or ground space except that slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Changes in level are not permitted at required clear floor or ground space except that slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 305.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
As Built:
The slope at the accessible side of the picnic table is 2.6%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace at <2%.
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: 193898
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.
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.
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:
Turning Space B has a slope of 6.3%. Turning Space C has a slope of 2.5%. Along Connector 2, nearest Turning Space A, the first pad of concrete has a cross slope of 2.7%. Along Connector 3, nearest Turning Space C, two pads of concrete have cross slopes of 3.8 and 2.8%.
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: 193915
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.
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.
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:
Approaching the pavilion from the west, and around the northwest side of the pavilion, the cross slope of the concrete ranges from 2.9 to 4.2%.
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
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193913
The knee clearance is not compliant.
The knee clearance shall be 11 inches deep minimum at 9 inches above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches deep minimum at 27 inches above the finish floor or ground and 30 inches wide minimum.
The knee clearance shall be 11 inches deep minimum at 9 inches above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches deep minimum at 27 inches above the finish floor or ground and 30 inches wide minimum.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 306.3.3
Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
As Built:
The ends of this table do not meet the requirements to be considered accessible. There is only 26 and 3/4 inches between the table and the ground surface, and there is only 7 and 1/4 inches of clearance to the vertical support.
Recommendation:
Replace this table with an accessible table.
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: 193914
The clear floor space required at the element is not flat (2% or 1:48 maximum slope) in all directions.
Changes in level are not permitted at required clear floor or ground space except that slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Changes in level are not permitted at required clear floor or ground space except that slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 305.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
As Built:
Where this picnic table is installed, the slope is 2.7%.
Recommendation:
Install an accessible table somewhere that a compliant clear floor space is 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
BFID: 193902
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 a 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.
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.
As Built:
The slope at the trash can is 2.5%.
Recommendation:
Provide a clear floor space of at least 30" by 48" with a slope of less than 2% in all directions and within reach range of the operable part. Alternatively, relocate the operable part to an already level pad of concrete within reach ranges.
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: 193903
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).
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.
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 pavilion, heading southeast, the last four pads of concrete before encountering the turning space have running slopes between 5.5 and 7.0%.
Recommendation:
Install handrails. Alternatively, it might be possible to achieve a slope <5% if the path is oriented more directly east-west.
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
