Site Accessibility Evaluation

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

Portal Park

3535 N Hancock Ave

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 08/24/2021

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 02/18/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 02/18/2025

SUBJECT: Portal Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 08/24/2021, 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

Findings

Parking

BFID: 189068

There are no accessible parking stalls.

Based on 20 total parking spaces, 1 parking space is required to be accessible. It is required to be van-accessible. It may be either 8'-0" wide with an 8'-0" wide access aisle or 11'-0" wide with a 5'-0" wide access aisle. Post-mounted signage is required with a van sign. The wheel stops should be moved so vehicles do not block the sidewalk in front of the parking spaces.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1106.1
Where parking is provided, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 1106.1, except as required by Sections 1106.2 through 1106.4. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of parking spaces required to be accessible shall be calculated separately for each parking facility.
2010 ADAS Section 208.2
Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by 208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility.

As Built:

There are no accessible parking spaces designated at the north parking lot.

Recommendation:

Stripe an accessible parking space and access aisle. Install post-mounted signage and relocate the parking blocks.

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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 189082

The required parking signage is missing.

In addition, there is signage not related to accessibility on the posts.

Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA). Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." All signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.6
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

As Built:

Only 2 of the 3 accessible parking spaces are designated with post-mounted signs.

Recommendation:

Install another post-mounted sign.

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: 189083

The van stall is missing a sign identifying it as a van accessible stall.

Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible."

Citation:

As Built:

None of the accessible parking spaces are designated as van accessible.

Recommendation:

Install van accessible signage to the first space.

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: 189081

The sidewalk to the pool has 13 pads of concrete with a running slope ranging from 5.6% to 13.1%. Most of this stretch is more than 10%.

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:

Remove and replace to provide maximum 5% running slope, or install handrail on each side of the sidewalk.

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: 191714

The stairway only has a handrail on one side.

Stairways must have handrails on both sides.

Handrails and their extensions must be between 34 inches and 38 inches above the stair nosing or ground.

The top handrails shall extend a minimum of 12 inches beyond the top nosing and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair flight for a horizontal distance at least equal to one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing. Extension shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight.

The orientation of at least one handrail, including the extension, shall be in the direction of the run of the stair and perpendicular to the direction of the stair nosing. Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1-1/4 inches minimum and 2 inches maximum. Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6 1/4 inches maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 2-1/4 inches maximum. The hand grip portion of handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. Gripping surfaces (top or sides) shall be uninterrupted by newel posts, other construction elements or obstructions. Any wall or other surface adjacent to the handrail shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements. Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of 1-1/2 inches minimum between the wall and the handrail.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 505.2
Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps.

As Built:

There is only one handrail on the stairway.

Recommendation:

Install a handrail on the other side.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 191716

The walking surface has gaps over 1/2" wide.

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:

By the back door of the pool rec center there is a gap in the broken concrete that measures 1.25" wide by 1.25" deep.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace both pads of concrete.

Barrier Priority:

Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 189069

The surface of the pedestrian access route is not firm, stable and slip resistant.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R302.7
The surfaces of pedestrian access routes and elements and spaces required to comply with R302.7 that connect to pedestrian access routes shall be firm, stable, and slip resistant and shall comply with R302.7.

As Built:

The sidewalk is deteriorated, and is not firm, stable and slip resistant.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the sidewalk panel.

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: 191715

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 route running from the back door of the pool rec center to the turn into the park there are six pads of concrete with excessive cross-slope measuring up to 4.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace pads 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: 191717

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:

The turn where the path from the pool rec center meets the routes into the park has a slope of 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the concrete at the turn.

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: 191718

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:

The route leading from the turn by the swimming pool up to the ramp into the playground has six pads of concrete with excessive running slope as high as 16.7% and 17 pads of concrete with excessive running slope as high as 4.6%.

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: 191719

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:

On the route from the swimming pool up to the ramp at the playground, there are four areas between pads with vertical displacements ranging from 3/4" to 1 1/4".

Recommendation:

Grind to 1/2" bevel.

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: 191720

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

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

Citation:

As Built:

The turn area toward the bench by the playground has a slope of 3.1%.

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: 191721

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

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

Citation:

As Built:

The turn into the ramp at the playground has a slope of 3.0%.

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: 191722

The walking surface has gaps over 1/2" wide.

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 3/4" gap at the top of the ramp to the playground.

Recommendation:

Fill the gap.

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: 191724

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

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

Citation:

As Built:

The turn into the basketball court on the south end has a slope 5.8%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the 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: 191726

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 3/4" vertical displacement at the south entrance to the basketball court.

Recommendation:

Grind to 1/2" bevel.

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: 191725

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 between the south and north entrances of the basketball court has one pad of concrete with cross slope measuring 3.1%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete pad 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: 191728

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

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

Citation:

As Built:

The turn at the north entrance to the basketball court is 2.9%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete at this turn.

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: 191730

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.

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:

There are two pads of concrete between the basketball court and the tennis court that are cracked and broken causing vertical displacements of more than 1/2".

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

BFID: 191731

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 21 pads of concrete on the route between the north entrance to the basketball court to the tennis courts with excessive running and cross slopes. Running slope measures as high as 17.6%, while cross slope is up to 4%.

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

Parking

BFID: 189068

BFID: 189082

BFID: 189083

Accessible Routes

BFID: 189081

BFID: 191714

BFID: 191716

BFID: 189069

BFID: 191715

BFID: 191717

BFID: 191718

BFID: 191719

BFID: 191720

BFID: 191721

BFID: 191722

BFID: 191724

BFID: 191726

BFID: 191725

BFID: 191728

BFID: 191730

BFID: 191731