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:
- 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
- Thompson Park Renewal
- Garden Acres Park and pedestrian bridge
- Roosevelt Park playground replacement
- Dog Park #1
Tasks
What are we doing?
- 3/28/2025
Garden Acres Park ADA Upgrades and Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
- 8/29/2025
Thompson Park Renewal
Design underway, construction spring of 2024 thru late fall 2024. ADA upgrades in park, new playground, picnic shelter upgrades.
- 8/29/2025
Roosevelt Park Playground Replacement
Replacement of play structure at Roosevelt Park with new ADA compliant play structure. Design fall/winter 2024, Construction 2025.
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
Guiding Principle
Responsible organizations
Type of Strategy
Initiation Period
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 07/16/2024
ADA trail improvements and pedestrian bridge replacement. Design fall 2024. Construction end 2024/2025.