Up on the Roof
One of the things I like about Wrigley Field is that bars with rooftop decks surround it. The only things surrounding newer ballparks are parking lots, and as functional they are, asphalt and neon lighting is far from charming. I like that the home of the Cubs is nestled in a neighborhood, and that you can watch the game and have a beer without having to buy a ticket.
I’ve never been on a Wrigley rooftop myself as much as I like the thought of them. Apparently, there is one rooftop bar with an elevator. And I intend to find it one of these days. Until then, I hear that another rooftop bar is working around accessibility in a “creative” way.
“You’ll never believe it!” Caryn reported to me last week in a voicemail message. “I was just at a Wrigley rooftop party and the place had a beautiful accessible restroom. So I went and asked the owner where the elevator was. He told me the only elevator was to ‘elevate’ one foot above the other on the stairs!”
I truly appreciate Caryn’s outrage on my behalf. But I’m not remotely surprised or outraged. Such places are rarely accessible. And that accessible restroom? It’s probably the owner’s way of complying with ADA without having to remodel his entire place. I’m not saying it’s right, just that the law has loopholes in it the size of Texas.
And I’m sure the bars on the wall in the restroom come in handy for tipsy customers trying to take care of business!
For now, I content myself with the thought of finding the one rooftop bar with an elevator. Hopefully it’s not an urban myth.
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I did a little digging and here is the websites for the accessable rooftops at Wrigley. There is more than I expected considering the age of the buildings around the ballpark. Ironically, the first one is owned by the same people who had the place I went to with the accessable bathroom with no elevator.
http://www.beyondtheivy.com/amenities/
http://www.brixenivy.com/features.htm
http://www.rooftopbythefirehouse.com/index.asp
http://sheffieldbaseballclub.com/amenities.htm
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Caryn
Wow! That's great. Thanks Caryn! The situation is better than I thought. Now the big question is, when is the party? :-)
I'm curious: is Wrigley Field accessible?
Yes, Wrigley Field is accessible. Since the Field is old, access to the best seats involves a steep ramp and a lift, but it is so worth it. The seats ROCK -- they are roughly 10 rows behind home plate! There are also accessible seats on the higher levels under the overhangs, which are excellent if it looks like rain. And the seats at the highest level are located right next to private accessible restrooms and the main concession stand. It's pretty sweet.
To be honest with you, I have never written any comments or posts in the Internet. This is my first time. Why did I decide to post? The answer is simple -- all information here is so amazing and interesting that it’s hard to imagine someone wouldn’t comment it.