Physical / Mobility

Paths

The memorial has sidewalks throughout out. The paths are:

• Width: the paths are very wide with plenty of room
• Maximum slopes: 3.1–6.8%
• Surface: firm granite pavers
• There are stairs and ramps throughout.
• There are fountains located throughout the memorial. Be cautious when approaching the fountains, as some do not have barriers.

Benches

• There are ample sitting and resting spaces throughout the memorial
• There is room to navigate between the outdoor exhibits in a wheelchair.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located at the front and back of the memorial. Both sets of restrooms are split by gender, and each restroom has:

• 2 accessible stalls
• an accessible sink
• a child-sized changing station

There are two benches (with no arms or back rest) and a broken water fountain outside of the restrooms.

Prologue

As visitors enter the memorial from the street, the Prologue is located to the right, across from the bookstore. Included in the Prologue is a statue of FDR in a wheelchair, braille and inscriptions behind the statue, and an information panel.

1st Term Room

Visitors will encounter a Presidential Seal, a bronze bas relief, a small fountain, and a large fountain.

2nd term room

• As visitors enter the first half of the 2^nd term room, they will encounter three sculptures: the Appalachian Couple, the Breadline, and Fireside Chat.
• Entering the second half, they will see a large fountain, a fence, a five-panel mural, five columns, and a small fountain.

3rd term room

Visitors will encounter two separate jumbles of big, linear stones. The one to the left consists of 12 stones. The one to the right consists of five stones. A fountain with jumbled stones is positioned to the right. Beyond the fountain is an alcove, in which FDR and his dog, Fala, sit. There are two stairs leading up to FDR and Fala.

4th term room

• In the upper level of the 4^th term room, there is a paved ramp to the right with a slope of about 4.7%. The ramp leads to a bronze bas relief and a still pool of water below it. Exiting the area, there is another ramp (slope of 4.1%) to the left and handrailed stairs to the right. Turning the corner, there is a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt.
• On the lower level is a large fountain with a ramp at the end. There are two opportunities to leave the upper level in Room Four to get to the Tidal Basin walkway. Near the beginning of Room Four, there is a set of handrailed stairs and an accessible paved path. Near the end of Room Four, there is a similar option.

Bookstore

• The bookstore is located near the beginning of the memorial across from the Prologue.
• The entrance is a set of double doors that visitors must push to open.
• Once inside, visitors encounter an exhibit area with various tactile elements.
• The bookstore is to the left. There is room to navigate through the bookstore in a wheelchair. The information desk is located to the right once inside the bookstore.