Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Bookstore Barrier Removal Project

Completed and Opened to the public October 2024!

Scope of Work

This project designed and constructed a ramp and handrails to ensure that the Botanical Garden Bookstore complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Background

In late 2021, Recreation and Park Department staff received a citizen complaint about access into the bookstore because it had one step up into the facility and no handrail or ramp. RPD’s ADA Coordinator for Physical Access and staff from the Mayor’s Office on Disability performed a site visit and confirmed the site conditions. Staff adopted a programmatic solution to accommodate patrons until the ramp and handrails could be completed.

Funding

Funding for the current scope of work will be allocated from RPD’s annual set-aside for ADA improvement projects.

Project Schedule

Planning , Early 2023

Design , Mid 2023

Construction begins , Mid 2024

Open to the Public , October 2024

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