Access Guide
About
- The venue does not have its own parking facilities.
- The name of the nearest parking lot is Sharples Lane.
- View information on Swarthmore College Parking Lots (opens new tab) .
- Student permit parking is available in the Cunningham South Lot. View information on parking on campus
The nearest parking lot containing visitor parking spaces is Field House Lot. View information on visitor parking. - Scott Outdoor Amphitheater is an outdoor auditorium.
Getting Inside
- The approach to the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater is step-free via slopes of varying degrees of gradient.
The approach to the accessible entrance is via a slope with a gradient of 5.5%.
The approach to the south stepped entrance is via a slope with a gradient of 14%. The approach to the north stepped entrance is via a slope with a gradient of 5.7%. - There is step-free access via ramp at the accessible entrance and designated seating area and stepped access at the north and south entrances.
- The Scott Outdoor Amphitheater has 3 entrances, 1 entrance provides step-free access via ramp.
- There is no distinguishing signage at the entrances apart from the accessible entrance which has a wheelchair symbol next to it.
- The accessible entrance gives step-free access via ramp which has a gradient between 11-12.5% to the designated wheelchair seating area only.
- The north and south entrances have stepped access to the upper tiered seating areas of the amphitheater.
Getting Around
- There is stepped access throughout the whole of the amphitheater apart from the designated seating area on the top row or upper seating area which can be accessed via ramps.
- There are 3 steps between each level of tiered seating.
There are 27 steps from the bottom level to the top level of tiered seating.
There are 7 steps to access the back of the stage area or 3 steps to enter the front of the stage area. - Floor surfaces along the circulation routes are mainly grass or concrete and stone.
- There is bench seating throughout the area.
- There is not an assistive listening system.
- There is not a designated safe or quiet space.
Entrance (Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the south side of the outdoor amphitheater, off Clothier Lane.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a gradient easier than 1:20.
- There is not a step-free level resting area.
- The width of the ramp is 7ft 12in (243cm).
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 7ft 12in (243cm).
- There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
- This entrance gives access to the designated seating area for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter the entrance.
- The ramp has a gradient of 1:8.
- There is not a step-free level resting area.
- The width of the ramp is 6ft (183cm).
- The ramp has no handrails.
Designated Seating (Accessible Seating Area)
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Location and Access
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- The designated seating area surveyed is located along the top row of the amphitheater, immediately ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
- 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 and uneven surfaces.
- The slope has a gradient of 1:13.
- The minimum width of the path next to the tree is 4ft 2in (129cm).
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Designated Seating
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- The designated seating is uncovered.
- There are 10+ designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated space for a wheelchair user is not clearly marked or signed.
- The dimensions of the designated space being surveyed are 7ft 5in x 15ft 1in (227cm x 460cm).
- The view from this seating area is restricted.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
- There is background noise in this area that varies depending on the function/event .
- There is not a restroom with accessibility features close to the seating area.
Stairway
- The stairway surveyed is located to the left as you enter the amphitheater from the accessible entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are all levels of the amphitheater tiered seating area.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- There is a handrail on the left going down.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The height of the handrail is 2ft 11in (88cm).
- The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the highest step is 10in (25cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 9in (23cm).
- There is a similar set of stairs on the opposite end of the amphitheater seating area which accesses the same areas and has the handrail on the right going down.
Seating Area (Upper Level)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area surveyed is located on the north side of the amphitheater area, ahead from the north stepped entrance.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
- The ramp has a gradient of 1:17.
- There is not a step-free level resting area.
- There is step-free access via ramp to enter.
- The ramp has a gradient easier than 1:20.
- The width of the ramp is 5ft 8in (173cm).
- The ramp has no handrails.
- There is an opening without doors to enter.
- The width of the opening is 5ft 12in (182cm).
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Seating Area Details
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
- There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There are bench seats in this area.
- There is background noise in this area that varies depending on the function/event .