Fairfield Properties Ballpark, Long Island Ducks

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Attraction Type:  park - popular placeFairfield
Number of accessible spaces:  *
Location of accessible spaces:  there is an entire lot, close to the entrance, dedicated to accessible parking
Surface of lot:  paved
Distance to venue:  close
Transportation to venue offered:  no
Terrain:  flat
Places to rest:  several benches on the upper level before entering the stadium
Paths and walkways:  concrete sidewalks, ramps and walkways
Location of accessible entrance:  main entrance
Doors:  none
Number of floors:  2
Elevators:  to upper level
Ramps:  to main entrance
Steps and staircases:  low rise steps, with handrails, to seats
Width of aisles:  ample
Places to sit:  seats, some picnic tables in one area
Location of restrooms:  on main concourse
Type of restroom:  multi-stall, with an accessible stall, and a single-occupancy, accessible, family restroom near Customer Service booth
Ease of entry and exit:  easy
Baby changing station:  yes
Available food services:  many food choices
Friendliness of staff:  very friendly

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We had not been to a Long Island Ducks game in several years. That changed this past Thursday, as we took our granddaughter  to Fairfield Properties Ballpark,  home of the Long Island Ducks.

An entire section dedicated to accessible parking is located very close to the West Gate Ramp and entrance.  Non-accessible  parking is a bit away, but under shade canopies, a nice touch if it is a hot summer day.  If needed, passengers can be dropped off before you park.

Access is easy.  There are concrete ramps as well as steps. Once your  tickets are checked,  you are on the main level of this 6,000 seat park. Taking a walk from one end of the concourse to the other gives you an idea of all that is offered, from a wide variety of food and drink,  to a variety of activities for the kids($)  and the Waddle In Shop, for Duck items. There is even a booth with a Ducks’ player signing autographs! How cool is that? Along the way we met and had our photo taken with Quaker Jack, the Ducks’ mascot.

Getting to our seats was easy. The steps down each aisle are wide, with a low rise. There are handrails as well. Wheelchair and accessible seating is plentiful.

As I had remembered from previous visits, this is a family affair!   Scout troops and other kids’ organizations are incorporated into the festivities.   During the game there are kids’ games between each inning: tricycle racing,  wrestling, chair Frisbee, to name a few. I am not sure how the kids get chosen for these activities, but if it is something your young fan might be interested in, call and find out.  The team mascot, “Qucker Jack” is ever present.  What fun!

T-shirt giveaways, fireworks and all sorts of things seem to be going on at different games.  If you are not particular about what team you see the Ducks play against, you might want to check out what “extras” are going on at a particular game. This is an affordable, family friendly experience, and a great way to introduce young kids to baseball.  I love this place, especially how happy eveyone seems to be.

Multi-stall, restrooms with accessible stalls, are conveniently located on the main level. A single-occupancy, accessible, family restroom, is located near the Customer Service Booth.

As always, we at Destination:Accessible advise you to check a venue’s website, www.liducks.com, when planning a visit, to “know before you go.”

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