Nike Missile Site Accessibility

 

Accessible Features

• Accessible Portable Toilet
• Tours adjusted to the varying needs of visitors
• Some Tactile Exhibits
• Click here to access both an audio described and open captioned video about the Nike Missile Site.

Upon Arrival

As you arrive at the Nike Missile Site there is usable parking available on your right. This area is paved and generally flat but, is it not striped. There is an accessible portable toilet available in front of the parking area.

Inside the Park

All tours are guided by a park employee, docent or volunteer. These individuals will tailor the tours to the needs of the visitor. All of the buildings are generally accessible to visitors with mobility disabilities. Some portions of the buildings do not provide adequate turning space for visitors who use wheelchairs. There are two historic military trailers that are not accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs. These trailers are extremely compact; however, visitors are able to view inside from the entry doors. Some routes throughout the site contain cross slopes greater than 2.08% and changes in level. The route leading to the Generator Building has a running slope of 7.5%, proceed with caution. Some of the exhibits are tactile including a scale replica of the missile. There are accessible picnic tables near the Assembly Building and the Missile Launcher.

Departure

For more information about the Nike Missile Site click here.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area strives for full and equal participation for all visitors and continually upgrades facilities to make them more accessible. Please feel free to e-mail us comments and suggestions.