Avondale Park

Description

This 36.5-acre park next to Avondale Library features a mature rose garden and gazebo, WPA-era outdoor ampitheatre (perfect for music, theatre and similar programs) and 2,400 square foot renovated villa(great for special events and family reunions), duck pond,walking track,tennis courts and three youth baseball/softball fields.

Last updated : May 27 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-254-2391
Email:	opi@birminghamal.gov
Website:	http://www.birminghamal.gov/play/parks-recreation/
Facebook:	www.facebook.com/pages/Avondale-Park/117935008258657
Yelp:	www.yelp.com/biz/avondale-park-birmingham
Price Information:	[{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Park is open to the public"},{"name":"price[]","value":"Free"},{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Softball/baseball registration"},{"name":"price[]","value":"$110/person"}]

Credibility:

Driving to the Site

The parking lot has the following features :

* Accessible spaces designated with International Symbol of Accessibility on an upright sign /60 inch min/
* Access aisles /3 feet min/ adjacent to accessible parking spaces leading to entrance or entrance path
* Designated van accessible parking spaces
* Slope of accessible spaces does not exceed approximately 1:50 /1 degree/ in all directions

The sidewalk/paved path connecting the building entrance to the parking lot has the following features :

* At least 3 feet wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse
* Surface smooth and firm

The curb cuts have the following characteristics :

* Slope is not too steep /less than 5 degrees/
* Free of breaks in the surface

Getting into the Building

The entrance doorways have the following features :

Not Specified

The facility entrance has the following features : (Note: Assess the separate accessible entrance if there is no access at the main entrance)

Not Specified

The stairs at the main entrance have the following features :

* N/A no stairs at the main entrance

Information

Promotional materials for physical activity or nutrition education programs are offered in the following formats :

* N/A no programs

The front desk that can be reached by someone in a wheelchair (34”):

N/A no Front Desk

Programs and Personnel

The facility has the following features :

* N/A no programs or personnel

The staff has previously worked with the following populations of disability (please list):

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The facility has staff trained in the rules and training techniques for the following adapted activities (please list):

Not Specified

Restroom

The restroom entrance has the following features : (Note: Sometimes restroom and locker room entrance may be the same)

* Door handles can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

The bathroom stall has the following features :

* Door handles and latches that can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist
* Grab bars
* Enough space for mobility device /stall is 60 inches wide by either 56 inches deep for wall mounted toilet or 59 inches deep for floor mounted/
* Wheelchair accessible toilets /17 to 19 inches above the finished floor/

The restroom has the following features :

* Wheelchair accessible sinks /less than 34 inches from the top of the sink to the ground/
* Accessible faucet handles

The restroom doorway has the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 of an inch/

Locker Room/Showers

The locker room has the following features :

Not Specified

At least one shower has the following features :

* N/A no showers

Navigating Around the Site

For any kind of level change to get to the activity area, such as going to another floor, the following are present :

* Ramp

The signage for navigating around the site has the following features :

* High-contrast lettering
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/

Playgrounds

The playground has the following features :

* Ground material under the play/exercise equipment that can be traversed using a mobility device

Sports Fields

There at least one adapted sports field, such as a paved baseball field:

Multi-Use Paths

The multi-use trail has the following features :

* Benches or rest areas
* At least 3 ft. wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that may be difficult to traverse
* Accessible picnic tables

General

Additional aspects of the site that may provide a barrier for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of barriers to participation):

Portions of the walking trial can be very steep, and may be difficult for an individual in a wheelchair to traverse.

Additional aspects of the site that may provide support for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of supportive elements to participation):

Not Specified

Walking/Wheeling

Walking/Wheeling is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for walking/wheeling :

* None of the above

Walking/wheeling has the following adaptations :

* None of the above

While walking/wheeling, participants are able to self-select the course based on difficulty:

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, walking/wheeling is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Running/Wheeling

Running is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for running :

* None of the above

Running offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

While walking/wheeling, participants are able to self-select the course based on difficulty:

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, running/wheeling is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Baseball

Baseball is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for baseball :

* None of the above

Baseball offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, baseball is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Softball

Softball is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for softball :

* None of the above

The facility offers wheelchair softball:

The facility offers the following adaptations for wheelchair softball: :

* None of the above

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, softball is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

Please list any questions, comments, or concerns that you feel were not covered in the above survey questions.

Not Specified

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Yes

Free activities are offered:

Comments

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Mobility Aid Used if Any

: None

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Avondale Park

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Driving to the Site

Getting into the Building

Information

Programs and Personnel

Restroom

Locker Room/Showers

Navigating Around the Site

Playgrounds

Sports Fields

Multi-Use Paths

General

Walking/Wheeling

Running/Wheeling

Baseball

Softball

Questions/Comments

Cost Information

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