Oak Mountain State Park

200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124, USA

205-620-2520

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www.alapark.com

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 9,940 acres making it Alabama’s largest state park. With the largest land-area, one of the widest varieties of outdoor activities of any state park, and its proximity to Birmingham, Oak Mountain is a perfect stop while traveling to and from the state’s largest city.

Last updated : Jul 24 2015

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Phone:	205-620-2520
Website:	http://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/OakMountainSP
Hours:	7:00am__8:00pm\|\|7:00am__8:00pm\|\|7:00am__8:00pm\|\|7:00am__8:00pm\|\|7:00am__8:00pm\|\|7:00am__8:00pm\|\|7:00am__8:00pm
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/OakMountainSP
Instagram:	https://i.instagram.com/oakmountainstatepark/
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/oak-mountain-state-park-pelham
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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/
* 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
* A detectable warning

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/

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
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Pictograms
* Braille
* Staff member available to interpret materials

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 :

Not Specified

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)

* 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 :

* Path with clear width of at least 3 feet between lockers and benches
* Door handles/latches/lockers can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

At least one shower has the following features :

* Threshold of roll-in shower is level with the floor /within 1/4 of an inch/

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
* Braille

Pools

The pool has the following features :

* None of the above

Playgrounds

The playground has the following features :

* Ground level play components available for a person 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
* 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):

Most bathrooms are accessible, and some areas are difficult to get to.

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):

Adequate signage and areas that are designated for individuals with disabilities.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for horseback riding :

* None of the above

Horseback riding offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Boating

Boating is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for boating :

* None of the above

Boating offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for boating :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Canoeing

Canoeing is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for canoeing :

* None of the above

Canoeing offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for canoeing :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Kayaking

Kayaking is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for kayaking :

* None of the above

Kayaking offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for kayaking :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* None of the above

The staff is trained to teach different swimming strokes based on various disabilities:

The facility offers the following options for swimming instruction :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Golf

Golf is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for golf :

* None of the above

Golf offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Volleyball

Volleyball is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for volleyball :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for volleyball :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Archery

Archery is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for archery :

* None of the above

Archery offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Biking

Biking is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for biking :

* None of the above

Biking offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Cycling

Cycling is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for cycling :

* None of the above

Cycling offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Not Specified

Camping

Camping is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for camping :

* None of the above

Camping offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

The surface of the camp grounds is :

* Gravel
* Grass
* Packed dirt
* Cement
* Loose dirt
* Sand

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Fishing

Fishing is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for fishing :

* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers the following fishing options:

Both

If the facility offers fishing from the bank, are the following adaptations available :

* Accessible fishing pier

If the facility offers fishing from a boat, are the following adaptations available :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hiking

Hiking is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for hiking :

* None of the above

The hiking trail has signage that indicates difficulty level so individuals can self-select the course:

Yes

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Climbing

Climbing is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for climbing :

* None of the above

Climbing offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for climbing routes :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

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

The park does not provide adaptive equipment, it is up to the individual to bring their own devices. (camping supplies, bikes, chairs, etc.)

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Parking

Paths

Information Material in Accessible Format

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

Free Activities

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