North Mountain Park Nature Center and Natural Area

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Car and bike accessible, no public transportation

APPROACH: ParkingNature Center main 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)

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

2 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

104 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

98 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

83 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:

Cement, brick, wood slats

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

14 1/20 %

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

47 inches

Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

Ramp route of travel starts on Heirloom Garden path directly ahead of the accessible parking spaces and requires one tight 90 degree turn. Nature Center porch is well lit.

APPROACH: ParkingNorth Mountain Park north sports field 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)

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

2 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

99 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

90 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

197 feet

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

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Cement, asphalt, brick

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

10 1/2 %

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

47 1/2 inches

Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

There are several routes to the Nature Center entrance from this parking lot. Curbs and speed bumps prevent a continuous and unobstructed route. However, there is a continuous and unobstructed rout of travel to the park restroom and the sports fields.

ENTER: EntrancesNature Center main entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

2 stairs

Handrail type

none, wooden post nearby

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):

47 inches

If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):

10 1/2 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

72 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Bricks

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

none, wooden post nearby

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)

3 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

7 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

7 inches of clear space on pull side of door at handle height, 15 inches of clear space at knee height. Bell hanging on the inside of the main entrance door. Push to enter, pull to exit.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaNature Center reception area

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:

carpet

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

0 %

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

97 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

36 inches

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)

Yes

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

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

Front desk located directly to your right as you enter. Pamphlets and limited merchandise available in addition to information.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletNature Center main toilet

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:

carpet, linoleum

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

3 1/2 %

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

35 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

Restroom assessed:

Family

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)

0 3/20 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

12 1/2 inches

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

N/A

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 1/4 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)

8 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

40 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

41 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Sink footstool available, bathroom lock located on door handle lever, toilet flush button on top of the tank

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletNorth Mountain Park public 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:

Cement

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

14 %

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

59 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)

7 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

20 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:

61 inches x 60 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:

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:

85 inches x 53 inches

Height of sink:

33 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

8 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

40 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

43 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Unobstructed route to restroom from north sports field parking. Male restroom also available. Hand sanitizer available due to COVID-19.

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

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

0 %

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

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

0 %

USE: Elevator(s)

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

0 %

USE: Stairs

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

0 %

Notes about physical inclusion

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

COVID-19 considerations: When Nature Center is open, there will be regular disinfecting of all surfaces, the staff will wear masks and hand sanitizer will be provided in the front room and exhibit room.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingNature Center main parking lot

APPROACH: ParkingNorth Mountain Park north sports field parking

ENTER: EntrancesNature Center main entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaNature Center reception area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletNature Center main toilet

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletNorth Mountain Park public restroom

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingNature Center main parking lot

APPROACH: ParkingNorth Mountain Park north sports field parking

ENTER: EntrancesNature Center main entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaNature Center reception area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletNature Center main toilet

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletNorth Mountain Park public restroom

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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