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Access for All

Accessibility: Present and Future

Man in Wheelchair wearing tee shirt that says wheelchair football

In December of 2005, the Parks Department announced plans to make improvements in accessibility for people with disabilities, including recommendations from a State Comptroller's audit. This is an ongoing process, and although we understand that many of our facilities are not fully accessible, we are committed to making them so. As of December 2006, the following progress has been made towards our goals:

  • An ADA Coordinator has been appointed to oversee the agency's handling of accessibity issues
  • An Accessibility Coordinator has been hired to establish a transition plan.
  • Managers of the NYC Parks Department have been trained on accessibility issues and are surveying parks throughout the 5 boroughs. The following facilities are currently being surveyed:
    • Playgrounds
    • Large and Small Parks
    • Greenstreets
    After the completion of the survey, a plan will be developed regarding accessibility issues identified therein.
  • We plan to survey other areas of concern including comfort stations, recreation centers, beaches and concessions and address accessibility concerns in these areas.
  • We are increasing Parks & Recreation Programs for people with disabilities.
  • Improvements to our website.

Our commitment to accessibility for all is ongoing, so please check back often as we update these pages and work to provide more comprehensive information and timely updates.

Related Information

"Raising ADA Awareness & Compliance"
The Daily Plant 11/30/2006

Man in a wheelchair planting in accessible planting beds at Sensory Garden in the Bronx.
Parks is constantly adding features for people with disabilities. This is a patron with a disability enjoying the accessible planting beds at Sensory Garden in the Bronx.