Accessibility Standards for Recreation Facilities and Outdoor Developed Areas

This 1-day training is designed to give learners a greater understanding of the concept of “program access” and the application of the accessibility standards for municipal parks and recreation facilities. The training will focus on the accessibility of outdoor recreation spaces for people with disabilities such as parks, picnic areas, sports fields, playgrounds, swimming pools, fishing facilities, bike paths, and trails. Learners will also discuss the most common barriers for existing facilities and explore options for corrective actions that can be part of an ADA Transition Plan.

• Planners
• Architects
• Landscape Architects
• Maintenance Supervisors
• ADA Coordinators
• Accessibility Advocates
• Learning Objectives

• Discuss “program access” as it relates to inclusion of people with disabilities in municipal parks and recreation facilities.
• Understand the ADA building blocks for accessible design and facility maintenance.
• Apply the accessibility standards to recreation facilities and outdoor developed areas to improve access for visitors with disabilities.