Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation (Birchwood Community Center)

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

Comments/additional information about transportation:

The facility can be accessed via WMATA Bus D12. The nearest bus stop drops off on Fernwood Place and is a 2 minute walk to the facility.

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking 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)

2 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

114 1/4 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

115 3/4 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

67 feet

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Asphalt

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

10 1/10 %

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

156 3/4 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Is a ramp provided?

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

104 inches

Clear open width of door:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

31 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

This is a one floor facility. The facility has a two door series to gain entry in to the facility. Each door has a 5 pound opening force.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

N/A

Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:

This facility does not have a registration/reception/check-in area.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain Bathroom

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:

Laminate Flooring

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

0 %

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

69 1/2 inches

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:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

72 inches

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

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

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

42 inches x 45 inches

Height of sink:

30 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

27 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

42 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

45 inches

USE: Elevator(s)

Is an elevator provided to access recreation areas on other floors?

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

N/A

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

N/A

Is the elevator well-lit?

N/A

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

This is a one floor facility.

USE: Stairs

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

N/A

Is lit

N/A

Has edge markings

N/A

Has handrail

N/A

Comments/additional information about stairs:

This is a one floor facility.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation (Birchwood Community Center) Back to Agency

Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation (Birchwood Community Center)
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