Easy Access Chicago

Toyota Park/Chicago Fire

 

7300 W. 71st St. (71st and Harlem Ave.)
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone Number: (708) 594-7200
www.chicago-fire.com

Toyota Park, home to Chicago's major league soccer team, is located approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and 5 minutes from Midway Airport. The new stadium gets high marks for its accommodations for patrons with hearing loss and physical disabilities. Ticket sales policies are designed to insure that those who need the accessible seats and companion spaces actually get them. Any questions concerning access should be directed to Guest Services, 708-496-6820.

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Accessible loading zone
  • Private parking lot
    • designated accessible spaces
    • 53 spaces, all van accessible
  • Notes
    • Accessible drop off and parking are in the East Parking Lot outside Gate D
    • Vehicles must display a disability parking placard even for drop-off.

Public Transportation

  • Visit www.rtachicago.com or call 312-836-7000 to determine what public transport serves the stadium at gametime

Hearing >>  

Features for People with Hearing Loss

Assistive listening system

  • Infrared and FM
    • Receivers available at Guest Services, 3rd fl.
  • Sign language interpretation
    • On request
    • To schedule an interpreter, call Guest Services, 708-496-6820
  • LCD screen for visual announcements
  • Strobe alarms in public areas and restrooms
  • Elevator has visual indicators
  • TTY public phone
    • Location-Guest Services, 3rd fl.

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Features for People with Vision Loss

  • Orientation to stadium-on request
  • Large print menu at snack bar
  • 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-outside the park

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Assistive Equipment for Guests with Restricted Mobility

  • Wheelchairs
    • Located at Guest Services, 3rd fl.
    • For escort use only
    • Contact Guest Services to pre-arrange an escort.

Entry

  • Level entry-Gate D
  • Door has at least 32" clearance
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • Automatic or push button door

Interior Access

  • Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
  • Ramps provide access to one or more areas
    • Inside Gate C, from plaza to main concourse

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

  • Ticketing/Box Office
    • 36" max. counter
  • Information Counter
    • 36" max.
  • Brochures in reach
  • Bar/ Snack Bar
    • Counter service only
    • Counter/buffet 36" max.
  • Shop
  • Public Phone
    • 54" max. to top control for side approach
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Vending Machines
  • ATM

Stadium Seating

  • Total seats-20,000
  • Wheelchair seating
    • # Spaces-180
    • Locations-All price categories
  • Companion seating
    • Fixed, alongside
  • Wheelchair access to field
  • Wheelchair access to player areas/clubhouse
  • Wheelchair access to suites
  • Notes: For ticket policies for wheelchair and companion seating, see the Toyota Park website.

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

  • Unisex/Single Use
  • Location-3rd fl.
  • 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
  • Door swings in but has clearance beyond door swing
  • 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

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