Accessibility

Browse the information below about the accessibility of specific facilities, programs, and services. If a particular service or issue is not mentioned below, please contact us.

Parking

• Two designated accessible spaces in the main parking lot on the corner of 3rd Street and Garland Ave.

• One designated accessible space on the corner of 3rd Street and Parker Ave.

Visitor Center

• The distance from the parking area(s) to the visitor center is between 150 and 220 yards. There are no benches.

• Entrance: South end of the building nearest the gallows. A button will open the exterior double doors and a second button will open the interior double doors.

• Restrooms: Men’s and Women’s have manual pull doors. The Unisex restroom has a manual door, a baby changing station, and enough room for multiple people if needed.

• Theater: Seating includes one designated accessible seat with adjustable armrest and space for a wheelchair or other mobility device.

  • The park film is open captioned.

    • See the staff at the front desk for an Assisted Listening device.The same device can be used for the film It Took Brave Men shown on the second floor.

  • The park film has audio description.

    • See the staff at the front desk for an Audio Description device. The same device can be used for the film It Took Brave Men shown on the second floor.

• Exhibits: Benches and chairs can be found throughout the Visitor Center. Some do not have arm rests or backs.

  • An elevator is available between the first and second floor.

  • Exhibits on the first and second floors have multiple lines of sight.

    • Two tactile maps with braille location markers are located in the first floor lobby.

    • Tactile maps showing the progressive growth of the Fort Smith community are located on the second floor.

    • Video kiosks on second floor have hand-held speakers, open captions, and a plug-in for headphones to listen to audio description.

• Audio tour: Available in both English and Spanish. Transcripts in both English and Spanish are available at the front desk.

Park Brochure

• Braille brochures are available at the front desk.

• Audio Description.

Picnicking

• Five (5) picnic tables are located in the main parking area.

  • Three (3) tables have space for individuals using mobility devices.

  • Two (2) tables in the center median require a step up.

• Tables are located on concrete pads.

Walkways and Trails

All walkways between buildings are concrete sidewalks between 4 and 5 feet wide. Slope is less than 2% and 1% cross-slope.

The River Loop Trail

• Length: 1 mile
• Slope: Undulating with segments of 5% - 7%; steepest is 11% for 35 feet on the levee embankment
• Cross slope: max 1%
• Surface material: Concrete
• Width: 5 feet
• There are multiple benches along the trail
• Interpretive waysides can be viewed without blocking the sidewalk.
• The trail crosses three active railroad tracks. Be alert for trains. The crossing area can be slippery and may be a possible trip hazard.
• No access to the river.
• No water or restrooms are located along the trail.

Service Animals

• Service animals are allowed inside the visitor center.

• The Americans with Disability Act defines a service animal as an animal that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the animal must be directly related to the person's disability.

• For more information visit ADA Service Animal FAQ

Safety:

• Water is available in the visitor center and the gazebo at the main parking lot.
• Summer can be hot and the sidewalks around the parade ground have little to no shade.
• Trash cans are located throughout the park to dispose of waste.

Access Pass

U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities are eligible for The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass—or more simply, the Access Pass—which provides a wide range of discounts on activities and services when you visit federal lands. Access passes can issued (free) at the front desk or from the USGS store.