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Class of 1887 Boathouse

70 Faculty Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The venue has its own parking facilities.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Stadium Drive Garage.
  • View information on Stadium Drive Garage - Visitor Parking (opens new tab) .
  • The building is over 2 levels, Level 1 is for the rowing boats and access to the lake.
    Level 2 is for the locker room, Club House and training room.
  • There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways.
  • The floor names are signed as Level 1 and 2.
  • The Richard Ottesen Prentke '87 Training Center is located next to the Club House.

Getting Inside

  • There is step-free level access to the building via a dropped curb.
  • There are 2 entrances to the building, the main entrance provides step-free access.
    There is also a stepped entrance located next to the external rowing area which gives direct access to the Level 2.
  • The main entrance gives access to the Level 1 lobby.
  • There is stepped access to Level 2 next to the Club House and training room.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access on the main corridors on Level 2.
  • There is a short slope to access the Boat House on Level 1.
  • The floor surfaces are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish. In the club house there is a carpeted area near some seating.
  • There is seating available within the Club House area, there are armchairs and chairs without armrests available.
    There also bench seating near the corridor.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited but all rooms are signed.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located within the locker rooms.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the locker rooms.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located within the locker rooms.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on Level 2.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on Level 2.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located off Faculty Road.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There is 1 designated accessible parking space available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 9ft 4in x 17ft 9in (285cm x 540cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 8ft 4in (253cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 9yd 2ft (9m) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by anybody.
    • Parking is free of charge.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located next to the parking.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • 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 to the right after you enter via the main entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1 and 2.
  • 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, Braille markings and a low 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 (92cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 9in x 4ft 3in (175cm x 130cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low 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 2.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Seating Area (Club House)

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There are chairs with armrests, couches and booths in this area.
  • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels are even.

Gym (Level 2 Training Room)

  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • There is a second door into the training room, the door of which opens outwards and the width is 33in (84cm wide).
  • There is step-free level access to the equipment.
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • The machines could be moved to create more space.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 Men's Locker Room - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 32yd 2ft (30m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a low color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door into the stall opens outwards 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 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 4ft 12in (155cm x 152cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 2ft 11in x 4ft 12in (90cm x 152cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (90cm) (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.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has 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 low color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (52cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 10in (117cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • A keycode is required to access the locker room.

Shower with Adaptations (Men's Locker Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The shower is a roll-in shower and has a turning space.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • There are grab bars for the shower.
    • The grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • A keycode is required to access the locker room.