Easy Access Chicago

Navy Pier

 

600 E. Grand Ave. (Lake Shore Dr.)
Phone Number: (312) 595-7437
www.navypier.com

Virtually a neighborhood in itself, this unique and accessible attraction offers almost everything except overnight accommodations. With restaurants, snack bars, museums, theatres, shopping, recreational facilities and docks for tour boats, Navy Pier is a great place to spend the day no matter what the weather. There's even an indoor miniature golf course in winter months.

Hours

  • Sun-Thurs 10am to 10pm (Summer)
  • Fri-Sat 10am-midnight (Summer)
  • Note: Closing times are typically 2 hours earlier in Spring, Fall and Winter. Please call ahead for exact hours.

Fireworks Displays

  • Wed 9:30 pm
  • Sat. 10:15 pm
  • Memorial Day to Labor Day

Admission

  • Free

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Accessible loading zone
  • Onsite public parking lot
    • Standard Parking
      312-595-5360
  • Note: Accessible parking is located near entry doors in both East and West garages. Door #2 in the West Garage has an automatic opener.

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Features for People with Hearing Loss

  • Strobe alarms in public areas
  • Elevator has visual indicators
  • Public phone with volume control

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Features for People with Vision Loss

  • Interior signage
    • Large print
    • High contrast
    • Non-glare
  • Height clearance at least 80"
  • No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
  • Braille/tactile signage
    • Restroom
    • Elevator controls
    • Hoistways
  • Elevator has audible indicators
  • Nearest grassy/dog relief area-Pier Walk

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Assistive Equipment for Guests with Restricted Mobility

  • Wheelchairs
    • Available from Guest Services Desk inside the Family Pavilion near the West Entrance and at the East End Security Post

Entry

  • 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

Interior Access

  • Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

  • Food Court
    • Counter service only
    • Counter/buffet 36" max.
    • 36" path between tables
    • Accessible tables
  • Restaurants
    • Billy Goat Tavern
    • Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
    • Joe's Be Bop Café & Jazz Emporium
  • Theatres
    • Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    • Navy Pier IMAX Theatre
  • Museums
    • Chicago Children's Museum
    • Smith Museum of Stained Glass (free admission)
  • Tour Boats
    • Mystic Blue Cruises
    • Odyssey Cruises
    • Shoreline Sightseeing
    • Spirit of Chicago
  • Public Phone
    • 54" max. to top control for side approach
  • Drinking Fountain
  • ATM
  • Note: Ferris wheel requires wheelchair users to transfer through an 18" gap into the gondola. Operators will stop the ride to enable persons with disabilities to board.

Elevator

  • Door clearance at least 36"
  • Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
  • Elevator controls 54" or less

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Restroom

  • Men's and Women's
  • Location-Main level
  • 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
  • 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
  • Note: All restrooms have accessible stalls but some features such as height of towel dispensers may vary

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