Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Wagner Park
3637 E Bijou St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 08/31/2021
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: Wagner Park Self-Evaluation
1. On 08/31/2021, 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
Accessible Routes
BFID: 188834
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
A 7.3% cross slope on the ramp face.
No detectable warnings.
No delineated wings.
A 10.4% gutter pan slope.
A landing with a 4.1% cross slope and 3% running slope.
A 7.3% cross slope on the ramp face.
No detectable warnings.
No delineated wings.
A 10.4% gutter pan slope.
A landing with a 4.1% cross slope and 3% running slope.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
This curb ramp on the corner of Bijou and Stanford has several issues.
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
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 191778
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:
On the route that runs along Bijou, there are 12 pads of concrete with excessive cross slope as high as 4.3%.
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: 191779
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
No detectable warnings.
No delineated wings.
No detectable warnings.
No delineated wings.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
The curb ramp that leads to the playground has several issues.
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
BFID: 191780
The surface of the curb ramp is not firm, stable and/or slip resistant..
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant.
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.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
As Built:
There is a considerable amount of debris on the ramp opposite the ramp to the playground on Stanford St.
Recommendation:
Contact streets to clear debris from ramp.
Barrier Priority:
N/A
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
BFID: 191781
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 path into the playground from Stanford St. has nine pads of concrete with excessive running slope ranging from 6.3% to 9.1%. Three of those pads also have high cross slope measuring between 3.5% and 4%.
Recommendation:
Explore re-routing the accessible route from Stanford St. to the playground 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
BFID: 191783
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
Brick detectable warnings that are deteriorating and shifting.
A 33.5% slope where the wing flares to the attached concrete.
Brick detectable warnings that are deteriorating and shifting.
A 33.5% slope where the wing flares to the attached concrete.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
There are several issues with this ramp on the corner of Stanford and E. Pikes Peak.
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
BFID: 191784
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 route that runs down E. Pikes Peak has 31 pads of concrete with excessive cross slope measuring up to 6.4%.
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
Play Areas
BFID: 188833
The basketball court is about 55' from Stanford St. and is not connected by an accessible route.
The city has an obligation to make programs and services accessible.
The city has an obligation to make programs and services accessible.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.12
In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court.
In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court.
As Built:
There is not an accessible route to the basketball court.
Recommendation:
Explore feasibility of creating an accessible route to the basketball court given the running slope challenges.
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: 188836
There is not an accessible route to the baseball field or to the playing surface. The field is about 35' from Pikes Peak Ave, but there is about 20' of elevation difference between the street and the field.
The city has an obligation to make programs and services accessible as a whole.
The city has an obligation to make programs and services 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:
Explore the feasibility of an accessible route down to the baseball field given the running slope challenges. Accessible seating could be added at the top of the hill behind home plate off the curb ramp and sidewalk on the corner of Stanford and E. Pikes Peak Ave.
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: 191782
The surface of the play area is sand.
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.
As Built:
The play area has a sand surface with rubber tiles for accessible routes to some play components. The rubber tiles are warping and deteriorating causing vertical displacements of more than 1/2".
Recommendation:
Replace sand with engineered wood fill or a pour-in-place rubber surface.
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
General
BFID: 188837
The outdoor seating area is not on an accessible route.
At least 5% of the seating in each functional area must be accessible. An accessible table must be on an accessible route (36 inches minimum) and have knee spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep. The tops of tables and counters must be 28 inches to 34 inches from the floor or ground.
At least 5% of the seating in each functional area must be accessible. An accessible table must be on an accessible route (36 inches minimum) and have knee spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep. The tops of tables and counters must be 28 inches to 34 inches from the floor or ground.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1109.11
Where seating or standing space at fixed or built-in tables, counters or work surfaces is provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces, but not less than one, shall be accessible.
2010 ADAS Section 226.1
Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition, where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 902.
Where seating or standing space at fixed or built-in tables, counters or work surfaces is provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces, but not less than one, shall be accessible.
2010 ADAS Section 226.1
Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition, where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 902.
As Built:
There are 5 picnic tables and none of them are accessible.
Recommendation:
Install sidewalk to at least one of the picnic tables. One of the picnic tables is about 30' from the street.
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
