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Accessible Facilities

Basketball Courts

Accessible basketball courts have entrances are level with the pavement or have ramp access to courts. Gates that lead into these courts are 32" wide or more.

Bathrooms

Accessible bathrooms have a 5' turning radius, as well as grab bars. All amenities are placed at a height appropriate to people in wheelchairs.

Beaches

Sign next to beach mat saying Beach Access PathAccessible beaches have fully ADA compliant ramps that lead from the street onto the boardwalk and from the boardwalk onto the sand. The sand can be accessed using Parks' mobi–mats.

Carousel

The Carousel for All Children contains an ADA–compliant ramp to allow wheelchair users to board and ride the carousel.

Gardens

Park visitor in wheelchair interacts with sensory gardenGardens that are considered accessible contain a wide, paved route into the garden, as well as elevated planting tables and accessible picnic benches.

Hiking Trails

Hiking trails with full accessibility meet all of the USDA's accessibility guidelines for trails and greenways. Hiking trails with limited accessibility have some access and might contain steps, uneven terrain and steep gradient. Read more about what accessible trails are in the USDA Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines.

Playgrounds

There are four types of accessible playgrounds. Level 1 playgrounds are “Playgrounds for All Children.” Level 2 playgrounds have ramped play equipment and universally accessible swings. Level 3 playgrounds have universally accessible swings, and Level 4 playgrounds have transfer platforms and ground level play features.

Pools

Accessible pools have a lift or ramp system into the pool.

Recreation Centers

Recreation center program participantsAccessible recreation centers have wheelchair accessible entrances in the front, as well as access to every floor and have amenities such as gym equipment, computer room, and bathrooms that are accessible to people with disabilities.

Limited accessibility recreation centers have wheelchair accessible entrances in the back or sides of the facility, an assortment of ramp systems to get to various floors, and have amenities such as gym equipment, computer room, and bathrooms that are accessible to people with disabilities.

Sports Fields

Athletes in wheelchairs play softballAccessible sports fields are striped specifically for wheelchair softball and football.

Tennis Courts

Accessible tennis courts have entrances are level with the pavement or have ramp access to courts. Gates that lead into these courts are 32" wide or more.

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