Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Yes
Public
Agency
Yes
Comments/additional information about transportation:
Take #4 train to Mt. Eden, walk up to Jessup Ave. If driving, take the Cross Bronx expressway to Jerome Ave. Take Jerome Ave. to 172nd Street. Take a left onto Jessup Ave.The center has a small bus that they use to transport senior citizens and other individuals if needed.

APPROACH: ParkingWest Bronx Recreation Center

Yes

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

N/A
Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

1 spaces
Distance from parking to entrance:

(If no designated accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to entrance)

21 feet
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
concrete
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
60 inches
Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:
Parking lot does not have painted lines designating parking spaces, however, it is an open area with plenty of room for parking.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

Yes
Yes
Step count
5 stairs
Handrail type
pipe and metal
Yes
If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):
70 inches
If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):
5 %
If yes, depth of ramp landing:
87 inches
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
concrete
Describe the type of railing on the ramp:
pipe and metal
Manual
Yes
If yes, distance between doors:
72 inches
Clear open width of door:
36 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

3 1/2 pounds
Push Plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
35 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
Stair edges are clearly marked in contrasting color.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile floor
Yes
Height of counter:
44 inches
No
Yes
If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:
60 inches x 60 inches

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

No
Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:
While there is not a fold-out shelf available, there is an additional table that is 30 inches high that can also be used for registration and check-in.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Lobby Restroom

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile floor

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

No

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Yes
No
No

(60" circle)

Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
17 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
31 inches
Cabinet
Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

11 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
36 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
48 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen’s Designated Accessible Lobby Restroom

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

Yes

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
52 inches
No

(60" circle)

Yes
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
60 inches x 60 inches
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
Yes
If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:
60 inches x 60 inches
Height of sink:
32 inches
Cabinet
No
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
37 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
44 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
The bathroom has no door and it is open and spacious.

Notes about physical inclusion

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