Why is Rockville Recreation and Parks embarking on this effort?

The revised ADA regulations that took effect in March 2012 incorporate standards for parks and recreation facilities that were not previously available – including standards for fitness, playgrounds, sports fields and courts, and more. These new standards prompted many local governments to evaluate their parks and recreation facilities.

The City of Rockville Recreation and Parks and the City government began efforts to address accessibility in 1993 when the City hired a consultant to perform its first accessibility audit of its buildings. More recently, in 2016, the City hired an ADA consultant to conduct an audit of our parks and facilities to identify the deficiencies and provide a transition plan as a roadmap to remediate deficits. As part of the City’s efforts to address accessibility, Rockville continues to welcome public feedback, is working to modify communications, improving signage, reviewing policies and providing additional access and inclusion training for its employees.

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1. Why is Rockville Recreation and Parks embarking on this effort?
2. The revised ADA regulations that took effect in March 2012 incorporate standards for parks and recreation facilities that were not previously available – including standards for fitness, playgrounds,
3. What is the anticipated time frame for conducting the work and how much will it cost?
4. How will you determine which improvements to do first?
5. What types of changes will be made for parks, programs and facilities to be considered ADA compliant?
6. What are the next steps in this process?
7. How can the public provide input, ask questions or get involved with your efforts?
8. What are some existing ADA compliant parks and facilities?