ACCESSIBILITY
The ballpark is among the most accessible in professional sports in terms of seating and access for fans with disabilities, exceeding nearly every state and federal regulation for persons with disabilities. For example, The Minnesota Ballpark Authority, the Twins, designers and disability advocates are particularly proud that every entrance to Target Field is accessible to those with disabilities. This design feature exceeds both Minnesota’s 60 percent standard and the federal government’s requirement that 50 percent of entryways be wheelchair accessible.
Once inside, special design features bring disabled fans closer to the game. There are great sight lines that guarantee fans in wheelchairs won’t miss any of the action on the field. In addition, those who are deaf and hard of hearing can read real-time PA announcements on outfield captioning boards. There are also lower counters (34 inches) with braille and large print at all food and beverage concessions. This will make it much easier to grab a hot dog and soda.