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About

• The venue shares parking facilities.
• Parking Lot 60 on the east side of the building is for permit holders only. Visitors will normally park in the Meadows Drive Garage.
• The nearest University owned parking garage is the Meadows Drive Garage.
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• The Racquet and Recreation Fieldhouse is a mainly rectangular building with 2 floors.
  Level 1 is accessible to the public.
  Level 0 is for Athletes only, unless there is a competition, when the public will be given access to the bleachers to spectate.
• There is 1 elevator and 4 stairways in the building.
• The floors are named levels 0 and 1.
• The building contains indoor tennis courts, squash courts, Athletes Performance Gym, Sports Medicine facilities, locker rooms and coaches offices, as well as public access to the lobby, and spectator areas during matches and events.
  There are also outdoor tennis courts, and access to the baseball/softball stadium.
  At the time of the survey (October 2024) a public access Fitness Center, with it's own locker rooms, was being installed.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
• There is step free level access to all entrances.
• There are 4 entrances into the building, 3 to level 1 and 1 to level 0.
• At the time of the survey, none of the entrances were signed.
• The main entrance is located on the west side of the building, opposite the Meadows Apartments. It has step-free level access and an automatic door, and gives access to the level 1 main lobby and public areas. The elevator and stairways to level 0 can also be accessed from here.
• The 2 other entrances to level 1 also have step-free level access and automatic doors, and are located off the courtyard to the rear of the public Fitness Center.
  One gives access to the lobby, the other to the Squash Viewing Deck.
  The level 0 entrance has sloped access and an automatic door.
• There is also an exit providing step-free access to the outdoor Tennis Courts. It is also used by baseball and softball players to access the stadium, via steps.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building.
• The floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with a shiny finish in most of the corridors.
• There are resting areas in the lobby and most of the circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
• At the time of the survey (October 2024) there were no floor plans and little wayfinding signage in the building.
• There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The designated safe space is located next to the restrooms in the lobby area on level 1.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 1 in the lobby area, on the east side of the building on level 0 and level 1 and in the locker rooms on level 0.
• The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
• The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the locker rooms.
• Step-free male and female restrooms are located on level 1 in the lobby area, on the east side of the building on level 0 and level 1 and in the locker rooms.
• Standard changing facilities are located on level 0 on the west side, and on level 0 and 1 on the east side.
• Standard shower facilities are located in the locker rooms on level 0.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the restrooms on level 0 and 1 on the east side.
• The restrooms on level 0 and 1 on the east side also contain standard stalls with grab rails on both sides.

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Parking (Lot 60)

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• Parking View
  • The parking lot is located on the east side of the building, by the level 0 entrance.
  • The parking lot is open air/surface.
  • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • There are 2 designated accessible parking spaces available.
  • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 10in x 18ft 1in (270cm x 550cm).
  • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
  • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 8ft 11in (272cm).
  • The nearest designated space is 24yd 2in (22m) from level 0 entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope from the designated accessible parking.
  • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking can be used by faculty and staff, ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and faculty and staff permit holders.
  • Parking is free of charge.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the west side of the building, opposite the Meadows apartments.
• 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 single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 6in (76cm).
• The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (81cm).
• The doors have a medium color contrast.
• These doors can be made double width (64 inches) by manually opening the door on the right.
• There is a second automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 3ft (92cm).
• The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
• The second doors have a medium color contrast.
• These doors can be made double width (71 inches) by manually opening the door on the right.
• There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

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Entrance (Level 0 Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the east side of the building, next to Parking Lot 60.
• This entrance gives access to the main corridor on level 0.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a gradient of 1:18.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
• There is a door entry system at a height of 4ft (122cm).
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
• The width of the opening is 3ft 3in (98cm).
• The doors have a medium color contrast.
• These doors can be made double width (77 inches) by manually opening the door on the right.
• There is a second automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
• The width of the opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
• The second door has a high color contrast.

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Reception

• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 3ft 6in (107cm).
• The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
• There are patterned backgrounds at reception.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels are even.
• There are chairs with armrests, fixed chairs with armrests, couches, stools, high stools, coffee tables, tables, high tables and pods 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 is a small step leading to the tables and high table at the rear of the seating area.

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Elevator

• The elevator is located off the main corridor leading through the building, opposite the indoor tennis courts viewing gallery.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are Levels 0 - 1.
• The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have a medium color contrast.
• The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• The elevator door has a medium color contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 4ft 11in (150cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 3in x 6ft 9in (190cm x 206cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium 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.

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Stairway (Locker Rooms Area)

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are Levels 0 - 1.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
• The handrail covers all steps.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
• Lighting levels are even.

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Designated Seating (First Floor)

• Designated seating is located on level 1, viewing the indoor tennis courts and main squash courts, and also on level 0 outside the squash courts.
• There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
• The designated seating area is clearly signed.
• There are 10+ designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• The view from this seating area is clear.
• Companions sit next to you.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels are even.
• There is a restroom with adaptations close to the seating area.

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Counter (Concessions Counter)

• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 2ft 11in (88cm).
• There may be background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels are even.
• The concessions counter is only used when there is an event being held in the building.

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Seating Area (Concessions Counter)

• 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 without armrests, stools and tables in this area.
• There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Gym (Athletic Performance Gym)

• There is step-free level access to enter.
• There is Braille and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens outwards and has a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the door opening is 5ft 5in (166cm).
• There is step-free level access to the equipment.
• There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
• There is sufficient space to move around equipment.
• Equipment includes: free weights.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Exit

• This exit is located on level 0, between the locker rooms and squash courts.
• There is step-free access via ramp at this exit.
• The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
• The ramp has a resting area.
• The width of the ramp is 6ft 2in (188cm).
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• There is a single automatic door at this exit.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
• The width of the opening is 2ft 5in (73cm).
• There is a raised threshold at the opening.
• The doors has a high color contrast.
• The door width can be made double (57.5 inches) by manually opening the door on the left.
• There is step-free level access to the outdoor tennis courts from this exit. The baseball/softball stadium is accessed by steps beyond the tennis courts.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 Lobby Area - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 17yd 1ft (16m) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • There is a small threshold at the entrance to the restroom.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
  • The door into the restroom opens inwards 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 has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 9ft 5in x 6ft 4in (286cm x 194cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 7ft 7in x 6ft 4in (230cm x 194cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 7in (110cm) (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 varying color contrasts 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 6in (46cm) 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 1ft 8in (52cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
  • The sink faucet type is sensor.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 3ft 6in (107cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high color contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 3ft 2in (96cm) from the floor.
  • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
  • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary trash can.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 4ft 2in (127cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Men's Baseball Locker Room, Level 0 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 66yd 2ft (61m) from the elevator.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
  • 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 10in (87cm).
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 4ft 11in (152cm x 151cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 2ft 11in x 4ft 11in (88cm x 151cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (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 medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
  • The vertical grab bar has a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The WC seat is 1ft 7in (47cm) 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.
  • The sink faucet type is sensor.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium color contrast.
  • The hand dryer has a high color contrast.
  • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
  • The stall has a wastebasket.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (119cm) from the floor.
  • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • The first door detailed here is the door leading into the locker room. There is also a second identical door leading into the locker room. There is no door leading from the locker room to the restroom and showers. The hand dryer is located outside the stall in the main part of the restroom.

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Shower with Adaptations (Men's Baseball Locker Room, Level 0)

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• Location and Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and 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).
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There are grab bars for the shower.
  • The grab bars have varying color contrasts with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a varying color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • The first door detailed here is the door leading into the locker room. There is also a second identical door leading into the locker room. There is no door leading from the locker room to the restroom and showers. The locker rooms do not contain lockers at a height accessible to most wheelchair users.