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Caldwell Field House

Faculty Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Stadium Drive Garage.
  • View information on Stadium Drive Garage - Visitor Parking (opens new tab) .
  • The Caldwell Field House is a building over 2 floors.
    The Caldwell Field House is home to a number of the varsity team locker rooms.
  • There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways.
  • The floor names are signed as Levels 1 and LL.
  • There are interconnecting tunnels from Caldwell Field House to DeNunzio Pool and Jadwin Gym.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with slopes.
  • There are 2 entrances to the building, 1 with step-free access at the front of the building opposite DeNunzio Pool (accessible entrance) and there is 1 with ramped or stepped access located at the side of the building.
  • The main entrance (accessible entrance) gives access to Level 1.
  • The ramped/stepped entrance gives access to Level 1.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access on the Level 1 corridors to the Athlete Recovery Room, Men's Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Cross Country and Track and Field Locker Rooms.
  • There is step-free access on Level LL to the Men's Squash, Wrestling, Tennis, Fencing and Baseball locker rooms.
    There is step-free access via ramp, which bypasses a set of steps to the Women's Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Fencing, Soft Ball, Basketball, Squash and Track and Field Locker Rooms.
  • On the Level LL there are connecting tunnels/corridors to DeNunzio Pool and Jadwin Gym.
    The tunnel to the pool is located ahead after you exit the elevator (directly to the swimming pool).
    The tunnel to the gym is located at the rear of the Men's Locker Rooms (to Level B).
  • The surface of the corridors is hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited but all locker rooms are clearly signed with the team/sport name.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 7 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located in the varsity sports locker rooms and next to the Athlete recovery room.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located within the varsity sports locker rooms.
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the ground floor and basement level corridors.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the varsity sports locker rooms.
  • All of the locker rooms are keypad locked.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located opposite the DeNunzio Pool in the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a door entry system at a height of 3ft 11in (120cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located ahead as you enter via the front entrance on Level 1.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1 and LL.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 4ft 3in x 6ft 9in (130cm x 205cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1 and LL.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 7in (110cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (33cm).
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 Corridor - No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 3yd 10in (3m) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a medium color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 7ft 8in (155cm x 233cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 4ft 7in (155cm x 140cm).
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you look at the WC.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and to the left of the WC (as you face it).
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 5in (43cm) from the floor.
    • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 3ft 5in (105cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 7in (78cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 2in (96cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror that has been angled for ease of use.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Male Varsity Locker Rooms - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The door into the stall opens inwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 10in x 5ft 5in (178cm x 166cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 8in (111cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 5in (43cm) from the floor.
    • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • This is located in a larger communal toilet area, which is accessed by all the team locker rooms, so the distances to this restroom from the entrance will depend on what sports team locker room and where they enter from.
      For example, if you are in men's basketball, it will be nearer than the soccer which is at the other end of the corridor.