Action: 3.20 | Longmont Indicators / Envision Longmont

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3.20ADA Transition Plan Infrastructure

Progress

On time

Not started
Planning
Implementation
Continuous

Continue to complete infrastructure investments as opportunities arise to meet the City’s ADA Transition Plan initiatives.

As we renew and refurbish existing parks and trails, these are brought up to current ADA standards.

Most recent ADA upgrades include:

Union Res Fishing Pier
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:

Garden Acres Park and pedestrian bridge

Garden Acres Park and pedestrian bridge
Roosevelt Park playground replacement
Dog Park #1

Tasks

What are we doing?

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.
5/1/2026
Roosevelt Park Playground Replacement
Replacement of play structure at Roosevelt Park with new ADA compliant play structure. Design 2025, Construction Q1/Q2 2026.

What has been done?

07/30/2026
Thompson Park Renewal
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.
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

Related actions

Implementation (On time)
Sustainability Plan
T-5. Audit all transit stops to evaluate accommodation needs of all residents and prioritize improvements

Timeline

Continuous

Guiding Principle

Responsible organizations

Type of Strategy

Initiation Period

Contact persons

David Bell
Director of Parks and Natural Resources
Parks and Natural Resources
Stephanie Cooper
Parks and Trails Design and Construction Manager
Parks and Natural Resources

Information updated 12/15/2025

Progress

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Description

Tasks

What are we doing?

Garden Acres Park ADA Upgrades and Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Roosevelt Park Playground Replacement

What has been done?

Thompson Park Renewal

Kensington Restroom Renovation

Oligarchy Bridge at E. Longs Peak Ave and Rider Ridge Rd

Spangler Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Loomiller Park Renewal

City of Longmont Recreation Center Parking Lot at Quail Rd.

Lefthand Creek Park Path ADA Improvements

Jim Hamm Nature Area Parking Lot

Hover Acres Park Parking Lot

Affolter Park Renewal