Accessibility

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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Accessibility Guide

We value accessibility at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit. Using guidance from our 2020 Accessibility Report, we strive to provide access to as many people as possible and correct any deficiencies.

Accessibility is key in all projects and programs, ongoing and future. Also, learn about 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.

Please see sections below for guidance on accessibility in the park for various needs. If your questions concerning accessibility are unanswered after reading information in these sections of our website, please contact us.

 

For People with Physical/Mobility Needs

• Getting to and parking at our facility can be difficult. There are resources below about on-street disabled parking and route planning in Seattle.
  • Disabled Parking in the City of Seattle
  • Seattle Accessible Route Planner
• Elevator
• Wheelchair for Loan
• 36" wide or greater path through exhibits
• Power-operated entrance door
• Benches
• Accessible front desk space

For People with Deafness or Hearing Loss

• Captions: films in the park are open-captioned, including the main park film "Seattle: Gateway to the Goldfields," "Gold Fever: Race to the Klondike," and "Bearing the Unbearable." 
• Assistive listening: devices for the park interpretive programs are available upon request.
• Park information: available in a variety of print and digital formats.
• Exhibits: the visitor center features printed exhibit information.

For People with Blindness or Low Vision

• Audio description: available for all park films.
• Exhibits: many exhibits in the visitor center are tactile. Some portions of the exhibits have alternative format/large print text available by request.
• Braille: the visitor center has some Braille signage. The park brochure is available in Braille at the visitor center front desk.

For People with Cognitive Disabilities

• Exhibits: many exhibits in the visitor center are tactile.
• Noise: the visitor center has a public announcement system which is used to announce films every half hour. In the event of an emergency the fire alarm is quite loud.
• Quiet spaces: Staff can provide access to quiet rooms for respite from the often-busy visitor center.

For People with Service Animals

• Service animals are allowed in National Parks.
• Anywhere in the park you wish to go, your leashed service animal may go, too.
• For questions about visiting with a service animal, or additional planning assistance, please contact us.