Site Accessibility Evaluation

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

Eugene McCleary Park

5214 Pioneer Mesa Dr

Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 06/10/2022

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: Eugene McCleary Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 06/10/2022, 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

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 189546

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

A 2" vertical displacement from the gutter pan to the ramp face
A ramp face running slope of 12.2%
No level landing (3.2%)

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

This curb ramp/vehicle access ramp at the southwest corner of the park off of Pioneer Mesa Dr. has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp or the landing (turn) area due to the slope for the connecting routes at a minimum since this is a vehicle entry ramp. Doing this would suffice as long as the other curb ramp is made right.

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: 194067

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:

There are 5 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.8% and 3.6% (4 are at or over 3%) on this section of the accessible route in the far southwest corner of the park running from the curb ramp/vehicle entrance west to the park property line.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Image that depicts the citation requirements of the code or standard

BFID: 194069

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:

This section of the accessible route, which runs from the top of the curb ramp/vehicle entrance in the southwest corner of the park to the turn to the picnic table in the north-central section of the park, has 45 pads of concrete with high cross slope and/or running slope. The cross slope is between 2.3% and 5.1% on 39 pads (10 exceed 3%) while the running slope measures 5.4% to 11.8% on 13 pads (2 pads exceed 9%).

Recommendation:

Remove concrete and replace to compliance. Excavate 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: 194071

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

As Built:

This turn to the picnic table in the north central part of the park has a slope measuring 2.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 194073

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 27 pads of concrete with cross-slope measuring between 2.3% and 3.1% (3 pads are at or over 3%) on this section of the accessible route that runs from the turn to the picnic table in the north-central part of the park east and south to the turn to the steep path up into the neighborhood.

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: 194074

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

This turn, which leads up into the neighborhood at Prairie Winds Dr., has a slope measuring 2.9%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance - at least the portion of the access route around the park.

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: 189542

There are 12 panels with running slope as high as 14.4% with no ramp provisions. This sidewalk connects the park to Prairie Wind Dr.

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.

As Built:

The running slope of the sidewalk is excessive.

Recommendation:

Designate the path as not accessible. Install signage indicating the location of the accessible route.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194075

The accessible route on the site has running slopes greater than 5 percent and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, edge protection, etc.).

When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The section of the accessible route that runs from the turn to the steep path into the neighborhood south to the turn into the playground has 6 pads of concrete with a high running slope measuring between 7.3% to 8.9%.

Recommendation:

Remove concrete and re-install as a ramp with ramp provisions.

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: 194078

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

This section of the accessible route, which runs along the north side of the playground to the pavilion area, has three pads of concrete with high cross slope of 2.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194081

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

This section of the accessible route, which runs from the turn at the north side of the playground south to the triangular junction at Pioneer Mesa Dr., has 11 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.3% and 4% (6 are 3% or more).

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194083

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

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

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

The triangular junction located along Pioneer Mesa Dr. just west of the basketball/multi-use court has the following issues: Turn A has a slope measuring 3.7%. Turn C has a slope measuring 2.5% Route section 2 has two pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring 2.7% and 2.9%.

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: 194084

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

This section of the accessible route, which runs between triangular junctions along Pioneer Mesa Dr., has 6 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 2.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194085

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

A 1.5" vertical displacement from the gutter pan to the ramp face
A ramp face running slope of 9.4%
No level landing (2.8%)
A 1" gap between the ramp face and the landing

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

This curb ramp/vehicle access on the southeast side of the park off of Pioneer Mesa Dr. has several issues.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp or since this is a vehicle entry curbed ramp - simply add another compliant curb ramp for pedestrians.

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: 194086

Citation:

As Built:

This triangular junction, located in the far southeast corner of the park south of the playground, has the following issues: Turn A has a slope measuring 3.5% Turn C has a slope measuring 2.5%. Route section 2 has two pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring 4.2% and 3%.

Recommendation:

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194087

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

As Built:

This short section of the accessible route, located in the far southeast corner of the park along Pioneer Mesa Dr. running from the triangular junction east to the property border of the park, has 3 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.7% and 4.3% (2 are over 3%).

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Restroom

BFID: 189547

The portable public restroom is not compliant.

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

Citation:

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

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The porta potty is not an accessible unit.

Recommendation:

Work with the vendor to provide an accessible unit.

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

Corrected Condition:

The porta-potty was removed.

Play Areas - Playground - Baseball

BFID: 194070

Baseball - 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 not an accessible route, accessible seating, or access to the dugout areas of the baseball field.

Recommendation:

Evaluate all parks to determine which baseball facilities are most used. Add an accessible route, accessible seating behind home plate, and 5'x10' pads at each dugout area if warranted.

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: 189549

Play Area - The curb ramp surface has openings that are greater than 1/2 inch.

Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch diameter. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.3
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

As Built:

There is a 1" gap between the ramp face and the landing.

Recommendation:

Fill the gap.

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

$Entry ramp into play area with excessive side flares$

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194076

Play Area - The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

As Built:

This turn at the playground has a slope measuring 7.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.

Barrier Priority:

High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Trash Container and Picnic Tables

BFID: 194068

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

Citation:

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

As Built:

There is a 2.6% slope at this trash can located in the far southwest corner of the park near the curb ramp/vehicle entrance ramp.

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. Also, check the distance to the operable part.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 194072

The picnic table 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

As Built:

Four of five tables in the park are accessible.

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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194082

Picnic Table - The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.

Picnic Table - 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:

On this route to the picnic table located just west of the basketball/multi-use court there is one pad of concrete with high cross slope measuring 2.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete 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

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 189546

BFID: 194067

BFID: 194069

BFID: 194071

BFID: 194073

BFID: 194074

BFID: 189542

BFID: 194075

BFID: 194078

BFID: 194081

BFID: 194083

BFID: 194084

BFID: 194085

BFID: 194086

BFID: 194087

Restroom

BFID: 189547

Play Areas - Playground - Baseball

BFID: 194070

BFID: 189549

BFID: 194076

Trash Container and Picnic Tables

BFID: 194068

BFID: 194072

BFID: 194082