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Accessible Spaces
Estimate required accessible parking spaces, van-accessible spaces, layout dimensions, signage needs, and operational considerations for festival and event parking areas.
Enter the total number of spaces in a parking lot or sector. ADA parking requirements should be calculated separately for each parking facility, lot, or parking sector.
This tool provides planning estimates based on ADA accessible parking guidance. Confirm final layouts with your authority having jurisdiction, venue, event permit requirements, and qualified accessibility professionals.
Minimum 96-inch parking space with a 60-inch striped access aisle.
Option 1: 96-inch parking space with a 96-inch access aisle.
Option 2: 132-inch van space with a 60-inch access aisle.
ADA parking areas should be placed as close as practical to the accessible event entrance. For temporary festival lots, the parking spaces, access aisles, and accessible route still need to be firm, stable, slip-resistant, level, and clearly marked.
The accessible route should connect ADA parking to the main entrance, ticketing area, accessible restrooms, and other required accessible services without steps, abrupt level changes, or blocked aisles.
Place ADA parking closest to accessible entrances and services.
Use hard-packed surfaces, matting, plywood, or turf protection where needed.
Parking spaces and access aisles should not exceed about 2.08 percent slope in any direction.
Use paint, cones, delineators, signs, and NO PARKING markings to keep aisles clear.
Assign staff to protect ADA spaces, answer questions, and direct patrons.
| Total Spaces in Lot | Minimum Accessible Spaces |
|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | 1 |
| 26 to 50 | 2 |
| 51 to 75 | 3 |
| 76 to 100 | 4 |
| 101 to 150 | 5 |
| 151 to 200 | 6 |
| 201 to 300 | 7 |
| 301 to 400 | 8 |
| 401 to 500 | 9 |
| 501 to 1000 | 2 percent of total, rounded up |
| 1001 and over | 20 plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000 |
Total Venue Productions can help with parking layout, traffic flow, ADA lot placement, staffing, signage, access routes, and onsite operations.