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Clothier Baseball Field

Swarthmore College, Fieldhouse Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the baseball field is step-free via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
  • There is step-free access to all areas of the baseball field.
  • Clothier Baseball Field has 3 entrances, all providing step-free access via slopes.
  • The entrances are not signed.
  • The most accessible entrance gives direct access to the west dugout which provides step-free access via a slope (under 5% gradient) to the field.
  • The other 2 entrances provide step-free access via slopes with gradients under 5%. There are large, manual gates at these entrances.
  • There is also open access to the baseball field from the southwest corner of the field.

Getting Around

  • It is not possible to bypass all steps around the field.
  • There are various slopes around the periphery of the baseball field with gradients under 5%.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are mixed, including concrete, grass and baseball infield mix.
  • There is bench seating throughout the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited at this venue.

Rooms and Services Available

Entrance (West Dugout)

  • This entrance is located on the west side of the field.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:19.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft (92cm).
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • After the gate, there is an additional opening with a width of 3ft 8in (114cm) to the west dugout area.
    There is also an opening with a width of 9ft 5in (288cm) to the field.

Designated Seating

  • Location and Access View
    • The designated seating area surveyed is located on the front row of the seating area.
    • The designated seating is not located in a separate area from the main seating area.
    • The most accessible route to the designated seating area has ramps/slopes.
    • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • Designated Seating View
    • The designated seating is uncovered.
    • There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated space being surveyed are 2ft 11in x 5ft 7in (90cm x 171cm).
    • The view from this seating area is obstructed.
    • Companions sit next to you and behind you.
    • There is space for a service animal to rest.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • There is not designated aisle seating.
    • There may be background noise.
    • There is a restroom with accessibility features close to the seating area.
    • The nearest restroom with accessibility features is located in Tarble Pavilion.