Easy Access Springfield

1601 N. Fifth St. (Cross Street: E. Ridgley Ave.)
Springfield, IL 62702

217-525-2589
www.jrblues.com

The Springfield Jr. Blues, a franchise of the North American Hockey League, has played in the Nelson Center in Lincoln Park since 1993. In this Junior A league, players are 16-20 years old and striving to move on to Division I college teams and professional hockey. The 58-game regular season runs from September to April. The main seating area is in bleachers with a small rink side platform that can accommodate two spectators in wheelchairs. The Nelson Center, a Springfield Park District facility, also has an accessible outdoor pool, tennis courts and adaptive recreation programs.

Game Times

• Mon-Sat: 7pm
• Sun: 3pm
• Note: Season from September to April

Admission

• See the website for ticket prices and packages

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Private parking lot—designated accessible spaces

Features for People with Service Animals

• Natural surface/grassy dog relief area
  • Location—outside entrance

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Print Information
• Visual indicators in elevator
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas and restrooms
• Public phone with volume control

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to center—on request
• At concessions stand, staff will read menu
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Braille/Tactile Signage—elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms
• Interior Signage—large print, high contrast, non-glare
• Height clearance at least 80”
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• 2 doors in series—adequate space between
• Automatic or push button door

Wheelchair Seating

• Performance Space/Location—Rink I
• Fixed seating—bleachers
• Wheelchair seating
  • Number of Spaces—1 with companion, 2 without
  • Locations—Raised platform near entrance
• Companion seating
  • Moveable, alongside
• Note: Raised platform for wheelchair seating is 93" wide, 48" deep, 6" high with a 28" ramp

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• None

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
• Ramps provide access to one or more areas
  • Outdoor picnic area on 2nd floor
  • Raised wheelchair seating area in Rink 1

Elevator

• Door clearance at least 36"
• Elevator controls 54" or less
• Note: Car is 58" deep by 42" wide

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Brochure rack
• Public Phone—54" max. to top control for side approach
• Drinking Fountain—2nd floor
• Vending Machines
• Note: Information counter is 42" high

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Counter service only
• Counters 40" and 47" high

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Location
  • 2nd floor
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none