Highland 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

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Broome County Transit System has a stop located in front of the park.It is route on 35 ES

APPROACH: 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:

110 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

0 spaces

Width of access aisles:

111 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

169 9/10 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:

Rubble or Road Base

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

22 1/2 %

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

144 inches

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

The parking lot is split into two sections. The second lot is closer to the swimming pool and recreation building, this is where the designated accessible spaces are. There aisle is located in the middle of the two spots. There is room for a lift on the right side of the second parking space without an aisle.

ENTER: Entrances

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Handrail type

None

Is a ramp provided?

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 3/5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The measurements are for the entrance to the recreation area/gymnasium.

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?

Is the route of travel well-lt?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Rubble or Road Base

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

0 %

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

144 inches

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)

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

there is no specific registration place at highland, this is the main building used for recreation at highland park. All registration can be done via phone This is for the gymnasium/recreation area.

USE: Public Restroom/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?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement

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

10 %

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

48 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

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)

4 1/5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

9 inches

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

Yes

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?

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?

Yes

Height of sink:

31 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

28 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

57 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

44 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The single use bathroom is not clearly marked but is the first stall when walking into the bathroom

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

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

0 %

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

All buildings are one floor, expect for the building attached to the concession stand that is not opened to the public.

USE: Stairs

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement

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

38 %

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

48 inches

Step count

14 stairs

Is lit

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

The stairs take you to the concession stand, playground, carousel and bathrooms

Notes about physical inclusion

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

If a wheelchair is needed at this park, it may be hard to get to the upper levels. The playground, carousel, concession stand and bathrooms can be accessed by stairs. There is not a ramp to get up the hill.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: Entrances

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

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: Parking

ENTER: Entrances

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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