Site Accessibility Evaluation

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

Jared Jensen Park

6724 Windom Peak Blvd

Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 06/03/2022

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 03/14/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 03/14/2025

SUBJECT: Jared Jensen Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 06/03/2022, 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: 194043

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:

On the section of the accessible route that runs from the corner of Shimmering Creek Dr. and Windom Peak Blvd. East to the turn to the basketball court there are 6 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 2.9%.

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: 194044

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 basketball court off of Windom Peak Blvd. has a slope measuring 3.9%.

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: 189569

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

There are no detectable warnings.
There is 1/2" vertical displacement at the gutter.
There is not a level landing, as the running slope is up to 3.5%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

There are multiple issues with the curb ramp at Mountain Brook St and Windom Peak Blvd.

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

Corrected Condition:

Curb ramp was replaced.

BFID: 194045

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 to the east entrance of the basketball court off of Mountain Brook St. has a high slope measuring 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

BFID: 194046

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:

In the section of the accessible route, there is one pad of concrete with a high cross slope of 2.6% on Mountain Brook St. between the turn to the basketball court and the turn to the playground.

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

BFID: 194050

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 to the playground from Mountain Brook St. has a high slope measuring 3.2%.

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: 194049

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 large turning area in the northeast corner of the park has high slope measuring 2.6%.

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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194051

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 short section of the accessible route that runs along Mountain Brook St. from the big turn to the northeast property line of the park, has 2 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring 2.9% and 3.1%.

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: 194052

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 between the big turn in the northeast corner of the park near Mountain Brook west to the turn to the first picnic table has 2 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring 2.6% 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

BFID: 194053

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 space that leads to the picnic table in the northeast corner of the park has a slope measuring 3.9%.

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: 194057

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 9 pads of concrete on this section of the accessible route with a high cross slope between 2.3% and 2.7%. The section of the route runs between the turn to the picnic table in the northeast corner of the park to the turn at the skate park.

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: 194056

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 north side of the park at the skate park has a slope measuring 4.2% over four pads.

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: 194055

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 between the turn to the skate park and pavilion to the start of the triangular junction in the northwest corner of the park has 21 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.3% and 3.4% (only 1 pad was 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194058

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 in the northwest corner of the park near the school parking lot crossing has the following issues: - Turn A has a slope measuring 5.1% - Turn B has a slope measuring 3.4% - Turn C has a slope measuring 2.7% - Route section 1 has 2 pads with a high cross slope measuring 2.4% and 2.9% - Route section 2 has 7 pads of concrete with a high cross slope between 2.4% and 3.3%, and 1 pad with a high running slope measuring 5.8% - Route section three has 7 pads with high cross slopes measuring 2.4% and 3.9% (4 pads exceed 3%)

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: 194059

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 down Shimmering Creek Dr. from the triangular junction in the northwest corner of the park south to the curb ramps at Windom Peak Blvd has 17 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.3% and 4.5% (5 pads are at or 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 189565

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

The cross slope is up to 7.7%.
There is not a level landing; it has a running slope up to 3.1%.
There is 1/2" vertical displacement where the concrete gutter meets the base of the ramp.
There are no detectable warnings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

There are multiple issues with the curb ramp at Shimmering Creek Dr. near Ridgeview Elementary School.

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

Corrected Condition:

Curb ramp was replaced.

BFID: 194060

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 into the pavilion from the south along Windom Peak Blvd. has 2 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring 2.5% and 2.7%.

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: 194061

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 that runs from the pavilion along the side of the basketball court to the path along Mountain Brook has 10 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.3% to 3.7% (2 are at or 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194062

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 to the picnic table near the northwest corner of the basketball court has a slope measuring 3%.

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: 194063

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 path that runs along the south side of the playground from the pavilion to the path at Mountain Brook has 8 pads of concrete with a high cross slope ranging from 2.5% to 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194064

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 east side of the playground has a slope measuring 2.4%.

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

Pavilion - Picnic - Seating and Library

BFID: 189571

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:

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:

The stamped concrete under the pavilion has 1/4" to 1/2" vertical displacement. There is also vertical displacement around the posts measuring up to 3/4".

Recommendation:

Monitor the concrete for more than 1/2" vertical displacement. In the future, use a different concrete stamp with less texture.

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

Vertical displacement in the concrete at the pavilion

BFID: 194054

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 accessible route to the picnic table in the northeast corner of the park is excessive with 5 pads of concrete ranging from 6.2% to 8.7%.

Recommendation:

Do nothing as two other accessible tables in the park meet compliance, therefore, meeting the number required.

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: 189568

The concrete at the column bases is fractured, up to 3/4" deep.

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 vertical discontinuity at the gazebo columns.

Recommendation:

Replace concrete at column bases.

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: 189570

The operable part of the Library is mounted 65" above the ground and requires a front/side reach of 21". For this depth of reach, the maximum vertical reach allowed is 46".

Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground.

Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 308.1
Reach ranges shall comply with 308.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The Little Free Library is mounted too high.

Recommendation:

Lower the Library to 46" to the operable part.

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

Corrected Condition:

The library was removed.

Play Areas - Playground - Basketball

BFID: 189572

Playground - The surface of the play area at the climbing rock is sand.

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 surface of the play area is sand.

Recommendation:

Provided engineered wood fill in lieu of 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

BFID: 194318

Playground - The accessible route contains loose gravel and/or surface materials that do not provide for a stable, firm slip-resistant surface.

Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant.

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 walkway has a lot of sand on the surface.

Recommendation:

Replace the sand with engineered wood fiber which is addressed in another finding. Until then, keep the area swept.

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: 194065

Playground - 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:

The concrete around the playground has 20 pads of concrete with high cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 4.7%.

Recommendation:

The concrete around the playground has 20 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 4.7% (13 are 3% or more).

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: 194066

Playground ramp side flares exceed 10% grade or lack railings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406.3
Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.

As Built:

The playground ramp side flares measure 78.7%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace 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

BFID: 194047

Basketball - 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:

At the south entrance to the basketball court off of Windom Dr. there is a 3/4" vertical displacement.

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: 194048

Citation:

As Built:

Between the north side of the basketball court and the concrete at the covered seating area, there is a 1/2" vertical displacement.

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

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Accessible Routes

BFID: 194043

BFID: 194044

BFID: 189569

BFID: 194045

BFID: 194046

BFID: 194050

BFID: 194049

BFID: 194051

BFID: 194052

BFID: 194053

BFID: 194057

BFID: 194056

BFID: 194055

BFID: 194058

BFID: 194059

BFID: 189565

BFID: 194060

BFID: 194061

BFID: 194062

BFID: 194063

BFID: 194064

Pavilion - Picnic - Seating and Library

BFID: 189571

BFID: 194054

BFID: 189568

BFID: 189570

Play Areas - Playground - Basketball

BFID: 189572

BFID: 194318

BFID: 194065

BFID: 194066

BFID: 194047

BFID: 194048