Accessibility Information

UVA Rec is committed to providing 1st-class recreational engagement to the University Community. That is why we've taken every effort to make our facilities accessible to all. Below, we've listed specifics regarding accessibility at each facility.

The University's Accessibility information is available as well. If you experience a barrier in any of our spaces, please let us know and Report a Barrier.

Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC)

Parking

There are 3 accessible parking spaces located in the parking lot alongside Alderman Road.

Facilities/Equipment

There are automatic door openers at each of its two entrances. In the lobby, an accessible elevator will take members and guests to the Intramural-Recreational Sports Business Office on the 2nd level.

Past the Welcome Desk, a second accessible elevator will take members and guests to the Lower and 2nd level.

All recreational and aquatic spaces are accessible with the exception of the Cycle Room.  Listed below are the accessible features in the AFC.

  • ADA certified SciFit arm ergometer
  • ADA certified SciFit Pro2 Sport
  • ADA certified SciFit elliptical
  • ADA certified Nu-Step recumbent elliptical
  • Dumbbells, kettlebells and medicine balls

The Aquatic area includes and accessible pool, shared sauna, hot tub and warm water pool with zero depth entry ramp. The pool deck includes two ADA certified aquatic lifts and a pool access transfer chair (AFC staff are not able to assist in transferring individuals to and from aquatic lifts or pool access transfer chair)

Restrooms/Locker Rooms

Men’s and women’s locker rooms and gender-neutral Family Changing Room with accessible restrooms and showers are located on Lower Level. Accessible restrooms throughout the 1st and 2nd levels.

North Grounds Recreation Center (NGRC)

Parking

There are 3 accessible parking spaces located in the parking lot.

Facilities/Equipment

There is an automatic door opener at the main entrance. Past the Welcome Desk, there is an accessible elevator to access the 2nd level.

All recreational and aquatic spaces are accessible.  Listed below are the accessible features in the NGRC.

  • ADA certified SciFit elliptical
  • ADA certified SciFit Pro2 Sport
  • ADA certified Nu-Step recumbent elliptical
  • Dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, and elastic bands

The Aquatic area includes and accessible pool, shared sauna, hot tub. The pool deck includes an ADA certified aquatic lift (NGRC staff are not able to assist in transferring individuals to and from aquatic lifts)

Restrooms/Locker Rooms

Men’s and women’s locker rooms with accessible restrooms are located on both levels.  Gender-neutral Family Changing Rooms with accessible restrooms located on the upper level.  

Slaughter Recreation Center (SRC)

Parking

There are 2 accessible parking spaces located in the parking lot.

Facilities/Equipment

There is an automatic door opener at the main entrance.

All recreational spaces are accessible with the exception of the Sport Court and Racquetball Courts. Listed below are the accessible features in the SRC.

  • Dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls

Restrooms/Locker Rooms

Men’s and women’s locker rooms with accessible restrooms and showers are located in the facility with accessible lockers.  Accessible restrooms are located just past the Welcome Desk.

Memorial Gymnasium

Parking

Memorial Gymnasium has an accessible parking space located on the North side of the building. The parking space is located near an accessible ramp.

Snyder Tennis Center & Outdoor Basketball Court Access

ADA access to the Snyder Tennis Center and outdoor Basketball Courts is available during Memorial Gymnasium operational hours. Individuals can enter Mem using the front ramp and then staff will escort the individual through the building, use the NE door to exit the building, which provides an accessible pathway directly to courts. 

Facilities/Equipment

In the lobby, an accessible elevator will take members and guests to the Lower and Upper levels.

The gymnasium is accessible. Listed below are the accessible features in MEM.

  • Dumbbells, medicine balls and elastic bands

Restrooms/Locker Rooms

Women’s locker room with accessible restrooms and showers are located on the Lower level the facility.  An accessible gender-neutral restroom is located on the south end of the Lower level.

The Park

Parking

The Park has 6 accessible parking spaces located in its parking lot.

Facilities/Restrooms

The fields and a .55-mile path around Fields 1-6 are accessible.  Listed below are the accessible features at The Park.

  • There is a covered pavilion area with accessible picnic tables and restrooms

Carr’s Hill Field

Facilities/Restrooms

  • The field is accessible with a covered pavilion and accessible restrooms.