Statement of Inclusion

Hilltop Arts Collective is committed to welcoming all visitors to our festival and other events, and this includes those with a disability.

Our festival and other programming is for everyone. We understand that disability is part of every community regardless of age, gender, race, or income, and we make special efforts to make accommodations.

Below you can find accessibility information specific to our festival

  • Information

    All of our signage and maps include recognized icons as well as words.

    Important signage is centrally located with pictures.

    Posters are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.

  • Parking

    We reserve 15 parking spaces for vehicles with valid accessible parking tags. Notify our parking lot attendant to be directed to a space.

    Accessible Parking is located in the Westgate Community Rec Center parking lot (off Westgate Avenue).

  • Mobility

    Our festival is held in a public park within a block of a major COTA bus route. Paved pathways exist throughout the park, including accessibility to restrooms in the Westgate Community Rec Center.

    20′ wide walkways are provided between vendor rows. Ramp or stair options are available for stage performers.

  • Amenities

    Access to accessible restrooms along paved walkway.

    Service animal and dog cooling station provided.

    Icons plus text on mapping and directional signage.

    Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian/vegan food options.

    Two large tents with seating and tables inside to cool down and rest.

    The park is filled with large, shade-producing trees.

    Lost & Found service at our Guest Services Tent.

  • Safety

    Basic First Aid supplies (bandages, wipes, etc.) are available at the Guest Services Tent.

    Two City of Columbus EMS professionals will be present all day as well. Contact our Guest Services tent.

    A City of Columbus Police Officer will be present from 11a - 7p, and Police Bike Patrol, Equine Unit, and Community Liaison Officers will also be present throughout the day.

  • Sensory

    “Noise and confusion at large gatherings of people overwhelmed my senses.” – Temple Grandin

    The enclosed shelter house is set a good distance back from the stage and main festival. Inside, it’s a quiet space to calm down.

    The area inside is large and spacious, with few physical barriers and even fewer sensory stimulators.

    Outside of the shelter house, there is a quiet rain garden, filled with butterflies and plants.