ADA Compliance

Our Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion

Inclusion Policy
MPT Agency Compliance Manual
MPT Self Evaluation Review
Sample Self Evaluation Audit Tool

Metro Parks Tacoma is enhancing its commitment to the American's With Disabilities Act enacted almost 20 years ago. 

What have we done?
Over 70 of our facilities have transition plans that Metro Parks Tacoma has been actively working to resolve through capital bond improvements and maintenance work orders.  Most of the work is scheduled for completion through the 2005 bond funding, however additional capital funding for all improvements is yet to be identified.  Most of the improvements will be completed by the end of 2012.

We have trained all of our staff members on the requirements and opportunities of the American with Disabilities Act with special emphasis on:
  1. Capital program design and implementation
  2. Program accommodations
  3. Alternative communication formats
  4. Board meeting accessibility & room design
  5. Special event accessibility
  6. Signage standards
  7. Public lobby design & accommodation
  8. Picnic facility accessibility information
We have adopted an Agency Compliance Manual to reiterate Metro Parks Tacoma's standards, and communicate the expectation for inclusion and accessibility throughout the district's programs and facilities. This manual is a key element of our strategy to make inclusion and accessibility standard components of program and facility decisions.

The Agency Compliance Manual is available at the top of this page, along with our Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility policy which was adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners earlier this year.
ACCOMMODATION REQUEST: Metro Parks Tacoma strives toward providing inclusive programs to all community members. People of all abilities are invited to consider registering for any recreational program Metro Parks Tacoma has to offer provided they meet the minimum eligibility requirements. We can usually build customized support to suit your needs.

To request an accommodation please allow 10 business days prior to the start of the course. You may request via email, mail or phone: 

  • Email: Send accommodation request to kodis@tacomaparks.com.
  • Mail: Send the accommodation request form to 4702 S. 19th, Tacoma WA 98405.
  • Phone: 253-591-5314 / TTY (253)759-9286. This number is for accommodation information only. For general inquiries and information please call 253-305-1022 / TTY (253)759-9286.
Metro Parks Tacoma strives to create an atmosphere of accessibility for our diverse community.  If you have comments and suggestions to help us meet your expectations, please call Roxanne Miles, (253) 305-1068 or write inclusion@tacomaparks.com.

Last Updated: Jun 14, 2010 2:20 PM