Campus Accessibility

Cap’n Dick Smith Field boasts three handicapped parking spaces directly behind the Student Activities Pavilion. To enter this area, take the access road off West Denny Circle that passes the Duchossois Tennis Center and the Student Activities Pavilion. A paved path with a slight grade leads from the handicapped parking to the Smith Field concourse, which provides ample area for watching games.

Parking for the Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center is in the University Parking Garage, which features 14 handicap-accessible parking spaces. The garage has four levels, with accessible parking available on each level. The garage can be accessed from street level (Level 1) via East Denny Circle, or on the top level (Level 4) from Warner Drive. Level 1 has one space located directly in front of the North elevator. Level 2 and Level 3 have four spaces each, two directly in front of the North elevator and two directly in front of the South elevator. Level 4 features two spaces adjacent to the South elevator and three spaces immediately to the right of the garage entrance from Warner Drive.

A handicap-accessible entrance to the Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center is available on street level directly across Warner Drive from the entrance to the parking deck. This entrance is swipe-access only (university-issued ID) during traditional operating hours. Visitors are encouraged to contact W&L Public Safety at 540-458-8999 upon arrival to assist in gaining entry to the facility.

Once inside, the first level of the facility features a long hallway with an elevator at the end, near the golf practice area. For entry to Holekamp Gymnasium, Doremus Gymnasium and the Athletic Hall of Fame room, take the elevator to the fourth floor. The fitness center and athletics offices are accessible from the third floor, while the press gallery, which includes a handicap-accessible lift chair, is located on the fifth floor.

The Lenfest Center provides several handicap-accessible options. Visitors to the facility are encouraged to utilize the handicapped parking spaces (two spaces) in the parking lot to the rear of the building (the main lot in front is cobblestone). This lot is accessed from Nelson Street (Route 60), directly across from the University Parking Garage. Guests will enter the building through the double glass doors to the right of the small courtyard. Directly inside is an accessible ramp leading to the Philip Morris Lobby where an elevator is present. The facility includes two elevators for guest convenience when accessing the myriad theaters and galleries within the space.

A secondary option is available for drop-offs and pickups in front of the Wilson Hall portion of the Lenfest Center. As many as three vehicles can use this location along McLaughlin Street. A concrete sidewalk leads to a set of double doors that provide building entry, and upon entering, an elevator is located to the immediate left.

The Natatorium is available via several handicapped parking locations. The primary handicapped parking (one space) is located at the rear of the facility where Lewis John Avenue ends. Alternative handicapped parking is also available in Augusta Square (two spaces), though this does require traveling a short distance through the the Village.

Visitors to the natatorium enter through the handicapped-accessible entrance underneath the white pergola adjacent to the Village. This door will be unlocked during university-sponsored events and is swipe access only (University-issued ID) during traditional operating hours. Visitors are encouraged to call Public Safety at 540-458-8999 if the doors are locked.

The pool gallery is accessed from this top level and wheelchair-accessible seating is available along the top of the gallery seating area. The pool deck is accessed from the lower level, which can be reached via elevator access in the lobby area. 

There is no reserved seating; however, patrons may call the box office at 540-458-8000 to reserve wheelchair-accessible seating. Assisted Listening Systems are available in both the Keller and Johnson Theatres, as well as the Wilson Concert Hall. Please see the house manager at least 15 minutes before curtain to sign out a receiver.

Three handicapped parking spaces are available in the parking lot to the south of the Duchossois Tennis Center. A slightly above-grade sidewalk leads from the parking area to the front entrance of the facility. If you require assistance navigating this grade, please contact Public Safety at 540-458-8999. The spectator viewing area is available on the second floor and is accessible via a small lift elevator located adjacent to the staircase to the left of the main entrance.

Visitors to W&L’s Upper Tennis Courts will park in one of four handicapped parking spaces in the parking lot east of the Wilson Field grandstand, nearest the Washburn Tennis Courts and the University Footbridge. The lot is accessed from Frank Parsons Way. After parking, visitors will follow the sidewalk into the tunnel underneath the Wilson Field grandstand. Roughly 2/3 of the way underneath the stands on the left side is a black steel gate. Pass through this gate to access the Wilson Field elevator. Level two provides access to the Wilson Field concourse, which includes restrooms and views of the various individual courts.

The W&L Turf Field provides two handicap-accessible options. For field and lower stands access, visitors will park in one of two handicapped parking spaces within the lower first-year parking lot at the south end of the W&L Turf Field. Visitors can access this location from West Denny Circle. A short distance from the handicapped parking is the lower entry to the grandstand.

A second option provides for viewing at the top of the grandstand. There is a single handicapped parking space located in front of the concessions and restroom facility servicing both Watt Field and the W&L Turf Field. This location is accessed from Larry Stuart Avenue and is connected to the top of the grandstand by numerous paved walkways and sidewalks.

Visitors to W&L’s Washburn Tennis Courts (Lower Courts) will park in one of four handicapped parking spaces in the parking lot east of the Wilson Field grandstand, nearest the University Footbridge. The lot is accessed from Frank Parsons Way. After parking, all visitors will have accessible views of the Washburn Courts from the sidewalk, the top of the hillside and the University Footbridge.

Wilson Field features a small parking lot with four handicapped parking spaces just east of the main grandstand, nearest the Washburn Tennis Courts and the University Footbridge. The lot is accessed from Frank Parsons Way. After parking, visitors seeking accessible seating in the home stands should follow the sidewalk into the tunnel underneath the Wilson Field grandstand. Roughly 2/3 of the way underneath the stands on the left side is a black steel gate. Pass through this gate to access the Wilson Field elevator. Level two provides access to the concourse overlooking the field, while level three has direct access to the press box and the McLaughlin Suite. The concourse includes accessible seating and access to restrooms and concessions. The visiting stands are accessible by a sidewalk with a slight grade.