Did you know several national parks known for their sandy terrain offer specialized wheelchairs to provide better access?
Beach wheelchairs, equipped with large, wide wheels, can more easily roll across the sandy features. Visit a park’s website to learn about beach wheelchair availability, as well as information on accessible features, programs, trails, and services.
The National Park Service is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to benefit from park facilities, programs, services, and activities whether they are indoors or outdoors. Visit
nps.gov to learn how the National Park Service is working to provide accessibility across the National Park System.
Image 1: A park ranger stands behind a beach wheelchair near the shoreline at capehatterasnps
Image 2: Two beach wheelchairs, including one with striped umbrella parked on the sand at sleepingbearnps
Image 3: A visitor pushes another visitor in a dunes wheelchair with balloon tires. They ...