Visitors with Physical/Mobility Needs
- Transportation: Visitors are picked up in NPS vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts and driven to and from the memorial.
- Visitor Center: The park film is shown in the John Muir NHS visitor center.
- Memorial Grounds: The grounds are level and wheelchair accessible, with seating provided.
- Additional Resources: A park wheelchair is available upon request.
Information for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Resources: Visitors have access to park wayside exhibits, handouts, and the park website for information.
- Sign Language Interpretation: Sign language interpretation for public programs is available upon request. Since we do not have a sign language interpreter on staff, please contact the park at least two weeks in advance of your visit or when making your tour reservation.
- Park Films: The volume of our park films can be adjusted.
Visitors Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
- Wayside Exhibits: Exhibits are in large fonts for easy reading.
- Memorial Grounds: The grounds are level and clear of obstructions.
- Memorial Features: The memorial has names etched in granite which can be touched to read.
- Braille Resources: Braille booklets of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial are available. However, large print Unigrids (NPS standard brochures) are not available.
Visitors with Learning Disabilities
- Tour Adaptability: All tours are led with the visitor(s) in mind. Park Rangers can adapt to visitors' interpretive needs.
- Requests for Modifications: Contact the park by email or phone to request modifications before your tour, or speak to a ranger upon arrival.
Sign Language Interpretation
- Availability: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial offers sign language interpretation for public programs upon request. Since we do not have a sign language interpreter on staff, please contact the park at least two weeks in advance of your visit or when making your tour reservation.
Special Events and Programs
If you have any accessibility needs for our special events, please reach out to us in advance so we can ensure your visit is as enjoyable and accommodating as possible. Our team is dedicated to providing a rich experience for all visitors, and we are happy to make necessary arrangements such as wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, or other specific modifications. Contact us at least two weeks prior to the event by phone or email to discuss your needs and how we can assist you. Your comfort and inclusion are our top priorities.
Contact Us
Please use this email link to contact a park ranger
or to request a brochure. You may also call us at
the listed number:
Phone: (925) 228-8860 Ext. 6520
Email the park
Mailing Address:
Port Chicago C/O John Muir NHS
4202 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
