ADA Information
Welcome:
The staff and management at the St. Pete Times
Forum would like to welcome you and wish you a safe and enjoyable visit. Within
this section of the site you should find answers to most of your questions
regarding accessibility at our facility. Since opening our doors in 1996 we have
been committed to providing excellent service to our guests and trust you will
find your experience to be a memorable one.
Accessibility:
The St. Pete Times Forum entrances,
restrooms, drinking fountains and restaurant areas are fully accessible through
the McDonald's Box Office at the St. Pete Times Forum entrance. This entrance is
located off of the Chrysler-Jeep Plaza on the west side of the arena. The
elevator located within allows access to every seating level of the arena and is
limited to persons with disabilities and their guests.
Guest Services:
The St. Pete Times Forum has a full
service guest service location at section 101, providing information,
directions, and assistance to those individuals in need. For additional
assistance, you may contact the St. Pete Times Forum Guest Services Manager/ ADA
Liaison at 813.301.6797.
Parking:
Although the St. Pete Times Forum does not
control any parking in the downtown area, there are several convenient parking
locations nearby. While all surrounding lots have disabled parking, the most
convenient location is the South Regional Parking Garage. This garage is
operated by the city of Tampa and is located at the corner of Channelside Drive
and Florida Avenue.
Disabled guests are encouraged to enter via the Florida Avenue Entrance.
Disabled Drop Off:
The St. Pete Times Forum offers a
drop-off point along Channelside Drive for persons with disabilities. This is
ideal for those who may have a temporary disability and/or do not have a valid
handicap parking permit. This area is the 15-minute circle located off of
Channelside Drive.
Seating:
The St. Pete Times Forum places high priority on
the comfort and safety of its customers, guests and fans. The St. Pete Times
Forum also recognizes the needs of people with disabilities, as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Every effort has been made to
comply with both ADA accessibility guidelines to accommodate patrons with
disabilities.
Patrons requiring assistance should contact the St. Pete Times Forum in
advance of their visit. For accessible seating please call:
Tampa Bay Lightning: 813.301.6600
Tampa Bay Storm: 813.301.6600
All
other events: 813.301.6700
Guests with disabilities and their companions may enjoy wheelchair space
locations that are dispersed both vertically and horizontally throughout the
facility in numerous price ranges. Please refer to the above phone numbers for
seating information and inquiries.
Wheelchair seating and seating for guests with disabilities are available
throughout the arena and are located in the sections listed below. These
locations may very due to seating configuration and availability.
100 Level:
104, 106, 109, 110, 120, 122, 123, 124, 126, 128
200 Level: 207, 210, 218,
300 Level: 303, 304, 306, 308, 310, 311, 313, 314, 319, 321, 323, 325, 326,
328, 329.
