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Signage near the main amphitheater at Wolf Trap National Park

Wolf Trap National Park

Accessibility rating: Mostly Accessible

Near SPARC McLean

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LocationRatingAddress / coordinates
Wolf Trap National ParkMostly Accessible38.9383676, -77.264695

Accessibility Ratings

Each amenity was scored against an ADA-based checklist. N/A means the amenity is absent; parks are not penalized for it. See the methodology for how scores were assigned.

Parking

6/6
  • There is plenty of accessible parking near the trailhead, but you have to drive past the event parking spaces and through the employee parking to get there.
  • The accessible parking near the trailhead is not available on days when there are concerts unless you arrive in the morning.
Accessible parking near the trailhead at Wolf Trap National Park, past the event parking

Trails

5/7
  • The trail on the left toward the gazebo is partially paved and mostly flat.
  • The trail to the right is rougher and would be more difficult to maneuver in a wheelchair.
The partially paved, mostly flat trail toward the gazebo at Wolf Trap National Park

Bathrooms

6/7
  • There is a family accessible bathroom with hand rails and maneuverable space.
  • The soap and hand dryer are out of reach for wheelchair height.
A family accessible bathroom with hand rails at Wolf Trap National Park A soap dispenser and hand dryer mounted out of wheelchair reach at Wolf Trap National Park

Visitors Center/Clubhouse

5/5

The concert venue is accessible from venue parking with a clear path to accessible seating areas.

Picnic Shelter & Seating Areas

4/5
  • There are multiple, well placed accessible tables in the seating area.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The amphitheater in the woods at the end of the trail also has accessible seating areas.
  • The trash cans are out of reach.
Well-placed accessible picnic tables in an uncovered seating area at Wolf Trap National Park Accessible seating at the wooded amphitheater at the end of the trail at Wolf Trap National Park

Signage

3/6
  • The signage is near the main amphitheater and there are no directional signs that guide you to it.
  • There is no Braille.
Signage near the main amphitheater at Wolf Trap National Park