Mashpee Reserve,

or 413-577-2200 TTY. 413-577-2200 or *Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Estuarine National Bay *Waquoit

make a request, call 413-545-5758 voice voice 413-545-5758 call request, a make

Concord Reservation, State Pond Walden *

www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/a_events.htm upon availability of interpreters. If you’d like to like you’d If interpreters. of availability upon

Boston Harbor Boston Island, Spectacle

or website for a current schedule: current a for website or

be provided with advance notice, depending notice, advance with provided be

Salisbury

Consult the most recent newsletter newsletter recent most the Consult the parks. American Sign Language (ASL) may (ASL) Language Sign American parks. the

Salisbury Beach State Reservation, State Beach Salisbury

sled hockey, and various pilot programs. programs. pilot various and hockey, sled for most programs offered in offered programs most for

Belchertown Reservation, Quabbin *

more occasional basis include horseback riding, horseback include basis occasional more

available with advance notice advance with available

Winchendon Forest, State River Otter

Additional program opportunities offered on a on offered opportunities program Additional

Assistive Listening Devices are Devices Listening Assistive

Lanesborough Reservation, State Greylock *Mt.

Lawrence Lawrence Park, State Heritage *Lawrence

Weymouth Park, Memorial Webb

Hadley 413-582-0733 Hadley Trail, Rail *Norwottuck

Rockport Park, State Point Halibut

Ipswich Reservation, State Point Sandy - Kayaking -

Ayer Ayer Trail, Rail River *Nashua

Turners Falls Turners Center, Discovery Falls Great

Salisbury Reservation, State Beach Salisbury Concord Concord Reservation, State Pond Walden

Brewster 508-896-8200 Brewster Trail, Rail Cod Cape

Erving Forest, State Erving

Belchertown Reservation, Quabbin - Kayaking -

Wendell Forest, State Wendell

Stoneham Fells, Middlesex Pond, Spot

Cheshire Cheshire Trail, Rail *Ashuwillticook

Boston Park, State Islands Harbor Boston

Dorchester Park, II Paul John Pope Stoneham Stoneham Reservation, Fells Middlesex

North Adams North Rink, Memorial Veterans Vietnam

Milton Reservation, Hills Blue Pond, Houghtons

Uxbridge

Hadley Trail, Rail Norwottuck - Kayaking - Hopkinton Park, State Hopkinton

handcycles). Pittsfield Forest, State Pittsfield

N. Andover N. Forest, State Parker Harold *Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, State Heritage Canal and River *Blackstone

with a phone number offer rentals (typically of (typically rentals offer number phone a with Brewster Park, State Nickerson - Kayaking - Douglas Forest, State Douglas

Boston Rink, Memorial Steriti Turners Falls Turners Center, Discovery Falls Great

throughout the year. the throughout Those locations. program as used are * asterisk Rockport Park, State Point Halibut - Kayaking - Goshen Forest, State D.A.R. Holyoke Reservation, State Tom Mt.

www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfweduc.htm. season. Those with an asterisk* offer programs offer asterisk* an with Those season. an with Those bikes. adaptive of styles some Turners Falls Turners Center, Discovery Falls Great - Rowing, Canoeing Rowing, - Weston

fishing clinic call 508-389-6309 or visit or 508-389-6309 call clinic fishing in accessible settings during the summer the during settings accessible in of rentals or programs cycling offer below

Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course/ Ski Track, Ski Course/ Golf Memorial Martin J. Leo Waltham District, Lake River Charles various locations locations various Greenway, River Connecticut

request an adaptive an request recommended for their interpretive programs interpretive their for recommended listed Parks needed. as participants with ride to

Medford Flynn Skating Rink, Rink, Skating Flynn Milton Reservation, Hills Blue - Sailing Sailing - Boston Basin, Lower River Charles

programs or to or programs programs and events. Parks listed are listed Parks events. and programs volunteers and staff trained offers program The

Goshen Forest, State D.A.R. Uxbridge

schedule of fishing of schedule or visit www.mass.gov/dcr for a schedule of schedule a for www.mass.gov/dcr visit or tandem. a of seat listed.

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, State Heritage Canal and River Blackstone Greenfield Rink, Skating Collins/Moylan

program. For a For program. available upon request. Contact parks directly parks Contact request. upon available rear the in driver not parks other at programs occasional with

Chelsea Reservation, Marsh Isle Belle Uxbridge

Angler Education Angler public programs. Assistive listening devices are devices listening Assistive programs. public the from steering programs, boating for regularly used are parks

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, State Heritage Canal and River Blackstone Cheshire Trail, Rail Ashuwillticook

used regularly by the by regularly used welcome individuals of all abilities to their to abilities all of individuals welcome offer some supports; following The paddlers. experienced for offered

Brockton Asiaf Skating Rink, Skating Asiaf

shown below are below shown concerts, special speakers and events. Rangers events. and speakers special concerts, include: birding leg and/or chest are opportunities River lakes. or ponds on

on Your Own. Parks Own. Your on are typically used each season. each used typically are movies, circles, campfire talks, historical guided or independent for sites Recommended hand, specialized place take programs Most wind. the with work

Fishing – Places to Go to Places – Fishing at indoor rinks. The following rinks and parks and rinks following The rinks. indoor at activity. bird increased of times prime have cycles Some to us challenges sailing and exercise, wonderful presentations,

in the parks. See also See parks. the in endurance. Many skating programs take place take programs skating Many endurance. at sites accessible and devices listening assistive trikes. and tandems, provide can rowing exploration, of sense animal

for those with limited mobility, balance or balance mobility, limited with those for varies water the to Access festivals. and clinics guides, field print large chairs, folding portable wheelchair a offers canoeing easiest, and popular most walks, sensory tours, sensory walks,

Forest. Sit-skis and seated ice sleds offer options offer sleds ice seated and Sit-skis Forest. hosting year the throughout parks visits which binoculars, lightweight scopes, viewing cycles, hand as such the is Kayaking nature. with connection and provide nature provide

with snowmobile rides offered at Wendell State Wendell at offered rides snowmobile with program, Education Angler MassWildlife’s pace, introductory slower a of use the through sizes, child and adult in available are designs tranquility of sense a and landscape the on opportunities

skating are the mainstay of the winter program, winter the of mainstay the are skating via offered are equipment adaptive inclusive more made is Birding volunteers. cycle of selection A skills. coordination build perspective new a brings participant, passive parks. These free These parks.

snowshoeing, kick-sledding and ice and kick-sledding snowshoeing, and instruction Fishing landscape. many at programs club bird with collaborations and exercise to chance the as well or active an as Boating, summer.

winter outdoors! Cross-country skiing, Cross-country outdoors! winter park the in well-established are stocking interpretive and programs interpretive park as gliding of thrill gentle the offers every offered are programs rowing

Avoid cabin fever by exploring the exploring by fever cabin Avoid fish and piers fishing Accessible offer rangers DCR via basis limited a on offered is Birding and popular highly is cycling Adaptive and sailing canoeing, Kayaking,

Winter Fishing Interpretive Birding Cycling Boating Adaptive / Inclusive Program Opportunities Program Inclusive / Adaptive

General Information Universal www.mass.gov/dcr/universal _access Adaptive / Inclusive Program Opportunities

What’s Inside . . . For universal access information, reasonable Welcome to the Massachusetts Massachusetts is unique in offering adaptive accommodations, and brochures in alternate Access Department of Conservation and Recreation recreation programs year-round and statewide. • Adaptive/Inclusive Recreation Programs formats, contact: (DCR). With approximately 450,000 acres of Structured programs feature adaptive • Parks with Accessible Features The Universal Access Program forests, parks, conservation areas and water recreation equipment, professional staff and • Recommended Experiences Department of Conservation and Recreation lifeguards as well as instruction and individual resources, the DCR 40 Cold Storage Drive support as needed. Staff and volunteers are Box 484, Amherst, MA 01004 offers one of the This brochure trained in disability awareness, sighted-guide 413-545-5353, voice largest conservation technique, transfers, equipment adaptations highlights the state 413-577-2200, TTY and recreation and other methods to create an environment parks that offer the Or visit: www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access systems in the of support, as well as a fun and safe experience very best accommo- A newsletter featuring seasonal program schedules is nation. The DCR’s for all. Programs are inexpensive or free. A dations for visitors published twice a year in printed format, on-line, and by Universal Access signed liability waiver is required. who are interested in request on CD-ROM. Program is dedicated to providing all visitors outdoor recreation, The Department of Conservation and Recreation is an Many individuals with disabilities from equal access to the experience of outdoor but cannot take access affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In compliance Massachusetts and nearby states use the recreation in Massachusetts state parks, for granted. More with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this programs regularly. Some move beyond the information is available in other formats upon request. regardless of an individual’s ability. By Universal Access Program to acquire their own park-specific providing specialized adaptive recreation adaptive equipment, use the parks more information can be Directions and more information on DCR can be found equipment, offering accessible recreation independently and advance to other adaptive found on-line at www.mass.gov/dcr or by on-line at: www.mass.gov/dcr or call 617-626-1250 programs, and working to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities throughout New calling the parks or write DCR, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600, environments are accessible to all, the England and beyond. Friends, families, and directly. For a free Boston, MA 02114. Universal Access Program hopes that visitors of others are always welcome to participate in regularly used in the hiking program, although brochure and map of Universal Access Programs alongside The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and all abilities will take advantage of the the state park system, new parks are added each year. Recreation (DCR) is steward to over 450,000 acres tremendous natural resources and recreation participants with disabilities. please contact: throughout Massachusetts. Its mission is to protect, opportunities available in Massachusetts. Blue Hills Reservation, Milton DCR, Suite 600 promote, and enhance our common wealth of natural, Breakheart Reservation, Saugus cultural, and recreational resources. Hiking 251 Causeway Street D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen Boston, MA 02114 Assistive equipment and teamwork Dunn State Park, Gardner 617-626-1250 help people of all abilities explore Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stoneham hiking trails and nature’s beauty at a Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Lanesborough leisurely pace. Adaptive equipment includes Mt. Tom State Reservation, Holyoke mountain wheelchairs, push joggers, walkers, Quabbin Reservation, Belchertown hiking sticks and gait belts. These programs Robinson State Park, Agawam often include nature interpretation and other Spectacle Island, Boston Harbor activities from May through October. Hikes Outdoor recreation opportunities may be on easy, moderate or challenging Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord Wendell State Forest, Wendell for people of all abilities terrain and vary from a quarter mile to two miles in length. The following parks are most More Programs Inside in Massachusetts State Parks

Photos: DCR Access Program and Kindra Clineff. Printed 2009 Recommended Experiences – Places to Go on Your Own

accessible shorelines. Call parks directly for fish Skating Rinks Trails Ocean Beaches Camping stocking and seasonal information. Skating rinks offer public skating hours with weekday skating being Any rail trail is a safe bet if you seek a paved level experience for access to The Massachusetts state parks offer some of the Camping is one of the most popular attractions in Carson Beach, South Boston – accessible fishing generally quiet. There is typically a modest admission fee for both natural areas and/or exercise. Several parks offer wheelchair accessible trails in most beautiful beaches in the country. Improving state parks. Specific information about camping is pier close to an accessible picnicking area with skating and the rental of conventional ice skates. Some rinks allow or scenic locations and/or quiet natural settings – a few of the most recommended shoreline accessibility is an ongoing effort that has best obtained from DCR’s Camping brochure or view of Boston in a tranquil scenic area. Public provide supportive devices for skaters on conventional skates who need are described below. If you seek more challenging experiences on conventional created a number of opportunities for people of all www.mass.gov/dcr/camping. Sites are reservable transportation available. it. The following rinks are wheelchair accessible and provide one or more hiking trails and would like specific recommendations for your area, abilities to enjoy. six months in advance through Reserve America ice-skating sleds as indicated. please call 413-545-5758. at 877-422-6762 or www.reserveamerica.com. D.A.R. State Park, Goshen – 3 accessible fishing Carson Beach, South Boston Accessible camping makes use of tentsites, cabins docks on Upper Highland Lake with accessible Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Chelsea – 0.5 mile stonedust loop trail offers A 3 mile urban shoreline features a paved pedestrian Town Rink Name Phone Ice Sleds and yurts. Yurts are canvas-sided structures with parking and trail. boardwalk access to the salt marsh, benches, dynamic birding and views of way from Castle Island to the Kennedy Library. This Auburn Horgan 508-832-7201 2 furnishings and electricity especially favored by aircraft flying into Logan airport. No restrooms. 617-727-5350 beach offers bath house, restrooms, accessible campers with disabilities. Parks with an asterisk* Dunn State Park, Gardner – 2 accessible fishing Cambridge Simoni 617-354-9523 3 fishing pier and beach wheelchairs. piers, one conveniently located near the visitors Breakheart Reservation, Saugus – 1 mile paved forested roadway to Pearce Lake offer accessible yurts or cabins. Boston - Hyde Park Bajko 617-364-9188 2 Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Westport center and beach, the other across the pond by with moderate grades. Boston - North End Steriti 617-523-9327 2 2 miles of shoreline accessible via beach wheelchairs Erving State Forest, Erving Betty Springs Road. Charles River Lake District, Moody St., to Prospect St., Waltham – 0.5 mile and paved route between dunes and beach. D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen Boston - West Roxbury Jim Roche 617-323-9512 4 Hampton Ponds State Park, Westfield – accessible riverside trail connecting Waltham Center with an accessible canoe launch. Revere Beach State Reservation, Revere Harold Parker State Forest, N. Andover Brockton Asiaf 508-583-6804 3 natural shoreline with parking along shore. 2.5 miles of urban shoreline features a promenade, Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Westport D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen – 0.5 mile forested stonedust trail along Highland Franklin Pirelli / Vets 508-541-7024 2 bandstand, bath house, shade shelters and beach *Mohawk Trail State Forest, Charlemont Mt. Tom State Reservation, Holyoke – 2 accessible Lake with benches and three accessible fishing piers. Greenfield Collins / Moylan 413-772-6891 2 wheelchairs. This beach is easily accessible by public *Nickerson State Park, Brewster wooden fishing piers on Lake Bray, one with a transportation. bench out in the open and the other in the Holyoke Fitzpatrick 413-532-2929 4 Dunn State Park, Gardner – 0.75 mile stonedust trail loops through the forest. *October Mountain State Forest, Lee Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Salisbury Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Salisbury woods off an accessible trail. Medford Flynn 781-395-8492 2 Lynn Shores Reservation/Nahant Causeway, Lynn – wide, 3 mile paved A popular 3.8 mile ocean beach with campground, *Savoy Mountain State Forest, Savoy pedestrian recreation path with views of ocean bay and beach access. Quabbin Reservation, Belchertown – accessible Milton Ulin 617-696-9869 2 over-the-dune boardwalks, beach wheelchairs, Scusset Beach State Reservation, Sandwich ramp for shore fishing at gate 8 with accessible Newburyport Graf 978-462-8112 1 playground and pavilion. Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Lanesborough – 0.25 mile loop trail at summit *Shawme Crowell State Forest, Sandwhich parking and an accessible porta-john nearby. North Adams Vietnam Vets 413-664-8185 3 of Massachusetts’ tallest peak has spectacular views. Scusset Beach State Reservation, Sandwich Beach wheelchairs and campground on Cape Cod Scusset Beach State Reservation, Sandwich – Plymouth Armstrong 508-746-8825 2 Mt. Tom State Reservation, Holyoke 0.5 mile forested loop trail along Fishing – Bay at the north end of the canal. Accessible fishing pier for salt water anglers along Quincy Shea 617-472-9325 2 Lake Bray with 2 accessible fishing piers. the Cape Cod canal. Beach wheelchairs are also available at Demarest Lloyd A variety of accessible fishing sites are located in Massachusetts state parks. Accessible fishing sites Revere Cronin 781-284-9491 2 Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield – 0.75 mile paved Tranquility Trail through the State Park, Nantasket Beach, South Cape Beach State can be accessible piers, docks, and natural Springfield Smead 413-781-2599 4 forest crosses a brook and has an optional audio tour component. Park, and Wollaston Beach. Taunton Alexio 508-824-4987 2

Selected Parks – Places to Go on Your Own CHART CODES Accessible: Meets all codes and guidelines for accessibility. Fair Accessibility: Meets many of the ADA standards with few barriers. Some visitors with Interpretive Program Interpretive Restrooms Center Visitors /Contact Station Program Interpretive Opportunity Trail Picnicking Swimming BeachChair # disabilities may require assistance. WESTERN SOUTHEAST Restrooms Center Visitors /Contact Station Opportunity Trail Picnicking Swimming BeachChair # Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Adams to Lanesborough, 413-442-8928 NA NA NA Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, 508-238-6566 NA NA 1 Minimal Accessibility: Does not meet ADA standards and has significant barriers. Many/most D.A.R. State Forest, Rte. 112, Goshen, 413-268-7098 1 Cape Cod Rail Trail, Dennis-Wellfleet, call Nickerson State Park for information NA NA NA NA NA visitors with disabilities will need assistance. Mt. Greylock State Reservation, 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, 413-499-4262 NA NA Fort Phoenix State Reservation, Green Street, Fairhaven, 508-992-4524 NA NA 1 NA Not available or not applicable. Pittsfield State Forest, 1041 Cascade Street, Pittsfield, 413-442-8992 NA NA NA Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Rte. 88, Westport Point, 508-636-8816 NA NA 5

This chart highlights a Savoy Mountain State Forest, 260 Central Shaft Road, Florida, 413-663-8469 NA NA Nickerson State Park, Route 6A, Brewster, 508-896-3491 NA 1 selection of most Scusset Beach State Reservation, 140 Scusset Beach Rd., Sandwich, 508-888-0859 3 recommended parks for accessible CENTRAL visitation. Each offers Blackstone River State Park, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, 508-278-7604 NA NA accessible attractions GREATER BOSTON though not all park Dunn State Park, 289 Pearl St., Rte. 101, Gardner, 978-632-7897 1 Artesani Park, Soldier’s Field Road, Brighton, 617-727-1058 NA NA 1 features may be accessible. If you have any Erving State Forest, 200 East Main Street, Erving, 978-544-3939 NA 1 questions or hesitation prior to visiting, call Blue Hills Reservation, 695 Hillside Street, Milton, 617-698-1802 1 the park in advance to verify conditions. Lake Wyola State Park, 94 Lakeview Road, Shutesbury, 413-367-0317 NA NA 1 Boston Harbor Islands, Spectacle Island, 617-223-8666 3 Beach wheelchairs are now available at more Mt. Tom State Reservation, 125 Reservation Road, Holyoke, 413-534-1186 NA NA Breakheart Reservation, Forest St., Saugus, 781-233-0834 1 DCR facilities than shown in the chart at Norwottuck Rail Trail, Amherst – Northampton, 413-586-8706 NA NA NA NA right. Please visit Caddy Park, Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy, 617-727-5118 NA NA NA NA NA www.mass.gov/universal_access for more Robinson State Park, North Street, Agawam, 413-786-2877 NA NA NA Carson Beach, Day Blvd., South Boston, 617-727-5290 NA 2 locations. Call in advance to reserve Castle Island, Day Blvd., South Boston, 617-727-5290 NA NA 1 beach wheelchairs (to Constitution Beach, Orient Heights, East Boston, 781-485-2803 NA NA 1 ensure one will be NORTHEAST available for your visit.) Great Brook Farm State Park, 84 Lowell Road, Carlisle, 978-369-6312 NA NA Esplanade, Storrow Drive, Boston, 617-727-1058 NA NA

Many of the Boston area Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, 978-546-2997 NA 1 Pleasure Bay Beach, Day Blvd., South Boston, 617-727-5118 NA NA 1 parks can be reached by Harold Parker State Forest, 1951 Turnpike Road, N. Andover, 978-686-3391 NA 2 Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, 617-727-5118 NA NA NA NA public transportation. For information on public transportation to Hopkinton State Park, 71 Cedar St., Hopkinton, 508-435-4303 NA NA 2 Revere Beach Reservation, Revere Beach Blvd., Revere, 781-485-2803 NA NA 1 the sites listed, check with the Massachusetts Nahant Beach & Lynn Shore Reservation, Lynn, Nahant, 781-485-2303 NA 2 Bay Transportation Authority website at Webb Memorial Park, River Street, Weymouth, 781-740-1605 NA NA NA www.mbta.gov Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Reservation Road, Salisbury, 978-462-4481 NA 12