Accessible Spectator Sports & Entertainment

The following represents information about recreational opportunities available to people with disabilities in Maine. The level of access and/or compliance with regulatory mandates for public accommodations has not been verified; the information has been provided by the listed organization. Calling ahead for specific accessibility information is highly recommended.

Augusta Civic Center
Civic Center Drive, Augusta. (207) 626-2405.
Ample wheelchair accessible parking is located on the North Wing side of the building, with wheelchair accessible routes serving both the main and North Wing entrances. The North Wing entrance is more convenient since travel distance is more reasonable. The North Wing elevator provides access to all levels of the building. Restrooms have been modified to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accessible spectator seating is not only available at the main floor level but also at the mezzanine level.

Bangor Civic Center & Auditorium
100 Dutton Street, Bangor. (207) 947-5555.
There is ample wheelchair accessible parking located close to an accessible entrance. The first and upper level function rooms are accessible via a small elevator. Restrooms have been modified to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accessible auditorium seating is available but only at the main floor level.

Cumberland County Civic Center
Home of the Portland Pirates hockey team, minor league affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals
One Civic Center Square, Portland. (207) 775-3481.
Located in downtown Portland. Barrier removal and accessibility upgrades are ongoing; restrooms have recently been renovated to ADAAG compliance levels. Wheelchair accessible parking is located in the lower level of the adjoining public parking garage although no direct interior access from the garage to the main level of the facility currently exists. Ramp access to the plaza/lobby level is available via an exterior ramp between the garage and lobby entrance on Spring Street. The ramp is also adjacent to the Spring Street patron drop-off area. Wheelchair accessible seating is located at the plaza or bottom levels of the building, depending on the type of event.

Hadlock Field
Home of the Portland SeaDogs, farm team for the AL Baseball Boston Red Sox.
P.O. Box 636, Portland, ME 04104.
Corner of Park Ave. and St. John St. (207) 879-9500.
Hadlock Field was designed and built in 1994, incorporating ADA design standards. Wheelchair accessible parking is located adjacent to the facility as well as the main entrance of the stadium. Elevator access is available to upper press box/skybox level from the main concourse and an exterior vertical lift provides access to the intermediate level of the general seating area. Vending and concessions are all located at the ground floor/entrance level of the stadium along a large concourse under stadium seating. Restrooms incorporate accessible features.