Railroad Park

1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA

205-521-9933

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www.railroadpark.org/index.php

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as "Birmingham's Living Room," Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham's downtown area with Southside and UAB's campus.

Last updated : May 27 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-521-9933
Email:	info@railroadpark.org
Website:	www.railroadpark.org/index.php
Facebook:	www.facebook.com/railroadpark
Hours:	7:00am__11:00pm\|\|7:00am__11:00pm\|\|7:00am__11:00pm\|\|7:00am__11:00pm\|\|7:00am__11:00pm\|\|7:00am__11:00pm\|\|7:00am__11:00pm
Twitter:	www.twitter.com/railroadpark
Instagram:	www.instagram.com/railroadpark
Yelp:	www.yelp.com/biz/railroad-park-birmingham
Price Information:	[{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Park is open to the public"},{"name":"price[]","value":"Free"},{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Activity/exercise classes"},{"name":"price[]","value":"Free"}]

Credibility:

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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/
* 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
* A detectable warning

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 :

* Ramp /less than 5 degrees/

Information

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

* Electronic version in plain text /ASCII/ including text descriptions of pictures

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 :

* None of the above

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

Enter Text Below

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)

* Open corridor entrance /no door/

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/
* Pictograms

Physical Activity Areas

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that are at least 3 ft. wide:

All

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that are free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse:

All

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that have a surface that is stable, firm, and slip resistant:

Some

The spaces within the physical activity areas that can be accessed by someone in a mobility device (with regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers):

Some

The facility has staff that are CIFT (Certified Inclusion Fitness Trainer) certified:

Exercise Equipment

Adapted aerobic equipment, such as a recumbent bike or arm ergometer is available:

Adapted strength equipment is available (e.g. equipment with removable seat to provide roll-in access to the machine):

The facility offers an accessible lifting bench (wider than most):

Playgrounds

The playground has the following features :

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

Multi-Use Paths

The multi-use trail has the following features :

* Benches or rest areas
* Firm and smooth surface
* At least 3 ft. wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that may be difficult to traverse
* Navigational aids such as pictograms
* Accessible water fountains /spout height less than 36 inches from ground/
* 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):

Some parts of the park can be very crowded. There is a skateboard area that may be difficult for an individual in a wheelchair to navigate around.

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):

All areas of the park are accessible.

Yoga

Yoga is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for yoga :

* None of the above

The following adaptations are available for the yoga class :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Aerobics

Aerobics is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for aerobics :

* None of the above

The following adaptations are available for the aerobics class :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Dance

Dance is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for dance :

* None of the above

The following adaptations are available for the dance class :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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

Questions/Comments

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

Jazzercise is offered Mondays @ 6 "Bootcamp" exercise class is offered Tuesdays @ 6 Zumba is offered Wednesdays @ 6 Yoga is offered Thursdays @ 6 "Happy Feet" walking class is offered Fridays @ 6 (see website)

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Yes

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Paths

Restroom Entrance

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

In the PA Venue Path

Free Resource

Free Activities

Railroad Park

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Additional Data

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Driving to the Site

Getting into the Building

Information

Programs and Personnel

Restroom

Locker Room/Showers

Navigating Around the Site

Physical Activity Areas

Exercise Equipment

Playgrounds

Multi-Use Paths

General

Yoga

Aerobics

Dance

Walking/Wheeling

Running/Wheeling

Questions/Comments

Cost Information

Accessible features:

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