7/12/2011
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Working with ADA for Better Parks &
Trails
Presented By: Ted C. Radosevich, District CounselDiane Althoff, Chief of Design and ConstructionDon Goodenow, Maintenance Superintendent
April 2011
California
San Francisco Bay Area
East Bay Regional
Park District
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ADA Self-Evaluation
and Transition
Plan
Presented By: Ted C. Radosevich, District Counsel
SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN FACILITY WORKSHOPS
Facility Workshop #1
Anthony Chabot West Metro
Priority Number Program
2 Camping - Group
2 Camping – Overnight (group, family)
2 Food Service
2 Stargazing
3 Bicycling
3 Camping – Day
4 Camping Equestrian
13 Nature Programs
Staff identified best or most popular programs from day long workshop
Anthony Chabot
7/12/2011
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Facility Workshop #1
Del Valle South Metro
Priority Number Program1 Boats (Rental)1 Camping Equestrian1 Camping – Overnight (group, family)
1 Boating (Self Launch)2 Fishing (Shoreline – Fresh)
2 Windsurfing2 Aquatics (Swimming)3 Camping – Group3 Meadow Play3 Group Picnicking6 Stargazing7 Court Sports7 Visitor Center Activities
8 Dog Walking9 Food Service12 Bird Watching14 Camping – Day18 Nature Programs
FACILITY WORKSHOPS
Del Valle Regional ParkFacility Workshop #1
Tilden Park General West Metro
Priority Number Program1 Farm Animal Petting1 Hiking1 Camping – Day1 Receptions/Weddings
1 Nature Programs1 Group Picnicking1 Golfing1 Visitor Center Activities
1 Meetings2 Equestrian Activities (Access)
3 Aquatics (Swimming)3 Camping Equestrian3 Dog Walking4 Butterfly Watching5 Camping – Group5 Volunteer Programs6 Fishing (Shoreline – Fresh)
6 Meadow Play10 Playground Activities
13 Bird Watching
FACILITY WORKSHOPS
Tilden Park General
WEB TRENDS
Most requested web page from general public -August 2005 to confirm staff priorities
PRIORITIES – “A” BARRIERS
Park Priorities with funding allocations
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PARKVIEWMONITORING AND TRACKING
Shadow CliffsTotal Non-Compliant 173Total Fixed (To Date) 66
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Working with members of the disabled community better serves the public
AWARENESS
Ongoing training and awareness is vital
Facilities Access
Presented By: Diane Althoff, Chief of Design and Construction
7/12/2011
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EBRPDMaster
Plan -Scientific
SurveyJan.2011
FromFigure
2b -Draft
EBRPDMaster
PlanUpdate
Jan.2011
Key Healthy Parks, Healthy People Programs
Trails Challenge
Kids Challenge
Nature Hikes
Learn to Camp
Junior Lifeguard
Junior Ranger
7/12/2011
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Loop Trails and Picnic Area Access
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
Lake TemescalLoop Trail &Picnic Access
Roberts Recreation AreaLoop Trail & Picnic Access
7/12/2011
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S.F. Bay
Water Trail Plan
From: Draft S .F. Bay Water Trai l Plan, Prepared By: BCDC Sept. 2007
•Kayak
•Canoe
•Dragon Boat
•Outrigger Canoe
•Sculling
•Rowboat
•Windsurfer
•Kitesurfer
WATERTRAIL USERGROUPS
Water and Fishing Access Improvements
MLK Shoreline/Tidewater Boating Center
7/12/2011
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Tidewater Boating Center Tidewater Dedication & Boat Dock
Lake Chabot Accessible Fishing
Shadow CliffsBoat Rental Access
7/12/2011
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Don CastroSwim Lagoon Access Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
Quarry LakesFishing Dock
Del Valle Regional Park Boat Dock
7/12/2011
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ADA Transitio
n Plan Crew
Presented By: Don Goodenow, Maintenance Superintendent
ACCESSIBLE CHICKEN COOP
FOUNTAINS