Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public

If yes, does transportation accommodate a person using a wheelchair?

Yes

APPROACH: ParkingBinghamton Zoo at Ross Park Upper Lot

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Parking spaces are:

Lined

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Yes

If yes, are the spaces clearly marked with upright signs designating them as accessible?

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

3 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

122 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

224 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

742 feet

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to entrance?

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

pavement

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

18 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

60 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

Is the international symbol of accessibility (or signage designating accessibility) displayed by entrance?

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Step count

0 stairs

Handrail type

not applicable

Is a ramp provided?

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

paved asphalt

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

wooden

Type of door:

Open Gateway

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

47 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Comments/additional information about entrance:

From the upper parking lot, it is all downhill to the zoo's main entrance. The director said that people using wheelchairs could call and request ahead of time to park in the lower parking lot, which is only a few feet away from the zoo's main entrance.
There is no door to enter. The gateway is 47" wide.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to registration/check-in area?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lt?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

0 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

47 inches

Is the registration/reception/check-in counter easily located?

Yes

Height of counter:

39 inches

If counter is higher than 36", is a fold-out shelf available?

Is the registration area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering? (60" circle)

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestrooms at the Entrance

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to restroom?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

0 %

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Restroom assessed:

Female

Is signage clear?

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

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

13 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

12 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:

58 inches x 76 inches

Is the center line of the toilet positioned 16"-18" from the nearest side wall?

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Number of grab bars:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

9 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

37 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

50 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The accessible stall is not labeled.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingBinghamton Zoo at Ross Park Upper Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestrooms at the Entrance

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingBinghamton Zoo at Ross Park Upper Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestrooms at the Entrance

Notes about physical inclusion

Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park
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