Untermyer Park and Gardens | 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

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Westchester's public bus system the Bee Line has stops for the 2, the 9 and the 6 lines within a block of the gardens. The 2 and 6 lines stop close to (2 bus) or at the location of (6 bus) the entrance. The Bee Line accepts cash or NYC Metrocards.

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking

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:

136 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

63 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

17 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:

pavement

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

2 %

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

63 inches

ENTER: EntrancesCommunity Center Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

1 stairs

Handrail type

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

52 1/2 inches

Clear open width of door:

37 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever
Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

15 inches

ENTER: EntrancesWalled Garden Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

N/A

Clear open width of door:

200 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Entrance to garden is an open gateway. There is 200 inches in between the open doors. The surface to and from the entrance is crushed stone dust. At the entrance is a marble slab less than 1'' from the ground.

ENTER: EntrancesTrail Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

10 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

20 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The path to the trail entrance starts as pavement, then crushed stone dust, and finally engineered wood fiber for most of the path. After the entrance the trail itself is made of very loose gravel and large stones. Before the entrance to the trail there is a very steep decline that is more than 10 degrees. I would exercise caution if one wishes to walk the trail.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaN/A

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:

The park and gardens did not seem to have an obvious reception area.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletCommunity Center Women's Restroom

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:

concrete, carpet

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

0 %

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

37 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:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

30 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

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

70 inches x 57 inches

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:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

17 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

35 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

24 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall
Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

48 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletOutdoor Women's Restroom

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:

concrete, crushed stone dust

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

-2 %

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

37 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:

37 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

30 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

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

57 inches x 70 inches

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:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 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:

Sink

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Elevator(s)

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

N/A

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

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families

The trail and a few of the gardens have surfaces of the route of travel and slopes that are more challenging. The Walled Garden is a beautiful place and accessible.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking

ENTER: EntrancesCommunity Center Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesWalled Garden Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesTrail Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaN/A

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletCommunity Center Women's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletOutdoor Women's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking

ENTER: EntrancesCommunity Center Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesWalled Garden Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesTrail Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaN/A

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletCommunity Center Women's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletOutdoor Women's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

Notes about physical inclusion

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