Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Tomah Park
5285 Tomah Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 12/28/2021
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 02/28/2025
FOR RECORD:
FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
DATE: 02/28/2025
SUBJECT: Tomah Park Self-Evaluation
1. On 12/28/2021, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:
Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones
3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.
4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.
City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov
Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report
Sincerely,
Robert Hernandez
Table of Contents
Findings
Parking - On Street
BFID: 188490
There is no pedestrian access route at the street crossing.
A curb ramp, blended transition, or a combination of curb ramps and blended transitions shall connect the pedestrian access routes at each pedestrian street crossing. The curb ramp (excluding any flared sides) or blended transition shall be contained wholly within the width of the pedestrian street crossing served.
A curb ramp, blended transition, or a combination of curb ramps and blended transitions shall connect the pedestrian access routes at each pedestrian street crossing. The curb ramp (excluding any flared sides) or blended transition shall be contained wholly within the width of the pedestrian street crossing served.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R207.1
A curb ramp, blended transition, or a combination of curb ramps and blended transitions complying with R304 (Curb Ramps and Blended Transitions) shall connect the pedestrian access routes at each pedestrian street crossing. The curb ramp (excluding any flared sides) or blended transition shall be contained wholly within the width of the pedestrian street crossing served.
A curb ramp, blended transition, or a combination of curb ramps and blended transitions complying with R304 (Curb Ramps and Blended Transitions) shall connect the pedestrian access routes at each pedestrian street crossing. The curb ramp (excluding any flared sides) or blended transition shall be contained wholly within the width of the pedestrian street crossing served.
As Built:
There is no curb ramp into the park off of Tomah Dr.
Recommendation:
Install a 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
Public Right of Way
BFID: 188491
The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%.
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 sidewalk along Tomah Dr. has 32 pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope measuring between 3.1% and 4.9%.
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
Accessible Routes
BFID: 188492
The accessible route on the site contains running slopes greater than 5% 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.
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 into the park running from the sidewalk on Tomah Dr. up to the turn to the playground has 63 pads of concrete with excessive cross slope and/or running slope. Cross slope is on 16 pads between 2.4-3.7% (5 pads at 3% or more) while running slope measures between 5.2% and 13.7% on 62 out of 63 pads. (5 pads have running slopes exceeding 8.3%).
Recommendation:
Explore creating a new path into the park off of Tomah Dr. that zig-zags up to the playground, therefore, adding the required path length in order to achieve a compliant running slope.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 192917
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.
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.
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 path into the park off of Tomah Dr., just before the turn to the playground, there is a 3/4" vertical displacement between pads.
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: 192919
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.
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.
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 path into the park off of Tomah Dr., right at the turn to the playground, there is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads.
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: 192915
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 turn to the playground has a slope of 8.3%
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 192920
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:
The path to the playground has four pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.5% and 6.9%. (3 out of 4 pads exceed 3% cross slope).
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
BFID: 192921
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.
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.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
As Built:
There is a 1" vertical displacement between pads on the route to the playground.
Recommendation:
Grind to at or under 1/2" bevel if not first emoved and replaced. Removing and replacing work and cost associated are reflected in the previous finding addressing cross slope on this section of the 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: 188498
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).
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.
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 route from the playground turn to the swings has 7 pads of concrete with high running slope and or cross slope. Running slope measuring between 5.6% to 6.3% on five pads while the cross slope is 3.4% and 3.9% on two pads.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance. If necessary, redesign and re-route path to achieve a compliant running slope.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 192926
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.
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.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
As Built:
There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads on the route to the playground.
Recommendation:
Grind to at or under 1/2" bevel if not first emoved and replaced. Removing and replacing work and cost associated are reflected in the previous finding addressing cross slope on this section of the 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: 188499
There are four panels with running slope between 6.6% and 8%, without handrails or level landings every 30'. The sidewalk abruptly ends, with 115' to the pavement around the play areas.
The accessible route on the site contains running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, wheel guides, etc.).
The accessible route on the site contains running slopes greater than 5% 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.
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 sidewalk off of Tomah Circle.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace this sidewalk to provide a maximum 5% running slope and connect it to the sidewalk at the play areas if the other main entry can't be made correct.
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: 188500
This asphalt-paved route off of El Capitan Dr has running slopes up to 30%. The end of the route at the park has a 5" vertical drop to the adjacent grass.
The accessible route on the site contains running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, wheel guides, etc.).
The accessible route on the site contains running slopes greater than 5% 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.
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 this entrance is excessive.
Recommendation:
Leave as is. If one of the other routes is made accessible, provide signage and indicate the location of the accessible routes on the website.
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 and Baseball
BFID: 188493
The City has an obligation to make services and programs accessible as a whole.
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 baseball field.
Recommendation:
Evaluate parks across the City to determine which ones to make accessible.
This baseball field does not appear to be used much.
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: 188497
The surface of both the swing area and the slide/climbing area.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
Status:
Corrected
As Built:
The surface of the play areas are sand.
Recommendation:
Provided engineered wood fill in lieu of sand, and replace the rubber tiles.
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
Corrected Condition:
Sand was replaced with engineered mulch.
BFID: 192916
Ramps into the play areas are missing.
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.
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:
There are no ramps into either play area.
Recommendation:
Add ramps into the play areas.
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: 192925
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.
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.
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 are rubber tiles provided at the slide/climbing structure but they are deteriorating and peeling. There is up to 1-1/2" uplift with 1" gaps between tiles. Between the rubber tiles and sand, there is up to a 4" vertical drop.
Recommendation:
N/A - Refer to Finding
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
Trash and General
BFID: 188495
There is no accessible route to the trash can or dog waste bag dispenser.
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 trash can or bag dispenser for pet waste as the pad in front of them has a slope of 6.6%.
Recommendation:
Remove and re-locate to compliance.
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: 192923
The seating/picnic 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
None
2015 IBC Section Advisory
None
2010 ADAS Section Advisory
None
Status:
Compliant
As Built:
There are no picnic tables in the park.
Recommendation:
N/A
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
