Memorial Recreation Center and Park

205-254-6332

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Description

A recreation center featuring an indoor and outdoor basketball court, a softball field, football field, tennis courts, and volleyball court.

The pool is closed down for the summer due to a crack in the foundation.

Last updated : Jul 17 2015

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Phone:	205-254-6332
Website:	plus.google.com/100937155842426017612/about?gl=us&hl=en
Hours:	NULL__NULL\|\|8:00am__8:00pm\|\|8:00am__8:00pm\|\|8:00am__8:00pm\|\|8:00am__8:00pm\|\|10:00am__6:00pm\|\|10:00am__6:00pm
Twitter:	twitter.com/recreation_park
LinkedIn:	www.linkedin.com/company/birmingham-parks-&-recreation
Price Information:	[{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Recreation center and park are open to the public"},{"name":"price[]","value":"Free"}]

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
* 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 :

* 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 inch/

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

* Door handles operable with a closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

The stairs at the main entrance have the following features :

* Ramp /less than 5 degrees/
* N/A no stairs at the main entrance

Information

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

* Staff member available to interpret materials

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

Yes

Programs and Personnel

The facility has the following features :

* At least some inclusive programs designed for people with disabilities

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

Mentally handicapped, blind

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

Summer camp

Restroom

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

* Minimal force /less than or equal to 5lbs/
* 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 :

* N/A no level change is required for getting to the activity area

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
* Firm and smooth surface
* 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):

Not Specified

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):

They have dealt with individuals with disabilities in the past.

Basketball

Basketball is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for basketball :

* None of the above

Basketball offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Football

Football is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for football :

* None of the above

The facility offers wheelchair football:

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Volleyball

Volleyball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for volleyball :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for volleyball :

* Ability to lower the net

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, volleyball 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

Tennis

Tennis is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for tennis :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for wheelchair tennis: (Check all that apply):

* N/A no wheelchair tennis

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

Accessible features:

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Reception Desk

Restroom Entrance

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

Free Resource

Free Activities

Memorial Recreation Center and 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

Playgrounds

Sports Fields

Multi-Use Paths

General

Basketball

Football

Volleyball

Softball

Tennis

Questions/Comments

Cost Information

Accessible features:

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