Lead paragraph
Continue to complete infrastructure investments as opportunities arise to meet the City’s ADA Transition Plan initiatives.
3.20ADA Transition Plan Infrastructure
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Continuous
Description
As we renew and refurbish existing parks and trails, these are brought up to current ADA standards.
Most recent ADA upgrades include:
- Thompson Park
- Kensington Park Restroom
- Oligarchy pedestrian bridge that connects E. Longs Peak Ave to Rider Ridge Rd
- Loomiller Park
- Spangler Park pedestrian bridge
- Affolter Park
- City of Longmont Recreation Center Parking Lot at Quail Rd.
- Jim Hamm Nature Area Parking Lot
- Hover Acres Park Parking Lot
- Garden Acres Park Parking Lot
Upcoming ADA upgrades include:
- Union Res Fishing Pier
- Garden Acres Park and pedestrian bridge
- Roosevelt Park playground replacement
- Dog Park #1
Tasks
What are we doing?
- 1/22/2025
Thompson Park Renewal
- 10/9/2025
Roosevelt Park Playground Replacement
Replacement of play structure at Roosevelt Park with new ADA compliant play structure. Design Q1/Q2 2025, Construction Q3/Q4 2025.
- 4/3/2026
Garden Acres Park ADA Upgrades and Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
ADA trail improvements and pedestrian bridge replacement. Design 2024/2025. Construction end 2025/2026.
What has been done?
- 03/21/2024
Kensington Restroom Renovation
Design thru August 2023, Construction January/February 2024; Renovation to restroom, including ADA compliant elements and restroom access.
- 02/01/2024
Oligarchy Bridge at E. Longs Peak Ave and Rider Ridge Rd
Improvements to bridge structure and decking to achieve ADA compliance.
- 09/18/2023
Spangler Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Replacement of pedestrian bridge, abutments and portions of concrete trail adjacent to bridge.
- 08/18/2023
Loomiller Park Renewal
New playground, restroom renovation, site modifications.
- 07/31/2023
City of Longmont Recreation Center Parking Lot at Quail Rd.
Replacement of existing, non-compliant and addition of new ramps, modified existing and installed additional accessible parking spaces.
- 07/14/2023
Lefthand Creek Park Path ADA Improvements
Replacement of unsafe and non-compliant pathway. Installation of handrail.
- 06/16/2023
Jim Hamm Nature Area Parking Lot
Replacement of existing, non-compliant ramps.
- 07/22/2022
Hover Acres Park Parking Lot
Replacement of non-compliant ramps and sidewalks. Installation of accessibility isle for accessible parking spaces.
- 03/25/2022
Affolter Park Renewal
Summary and contacts
Timeline
Continuous
Contact persons
- David BellDirector of Parks and Natural ResourcesParks and Natural Resources
- Stephanie CooperParks and Trails Design and Construction ManagerParks and Natural Resources
Information updated 01/15/2025
Design underway, construction spring of 2024 thru early 2025. ADA upgrades in park, new playground, picnic shelter upgrades. There are some weather dependent construction activities that need to be completed prior to project completion.