paved path in forest park

Listing: Accessible Parks for People with a Disability

Media Type

Online Resource

Reviewed Date

May 24, 2023

Body

Garfield Park Conservatory
https://garfieldconservatory.org/
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
no phone.

Chicago Botanical Gardens
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/
Main Number 
(847) 835-5440
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022

Chicago Park District
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/

The Chicago Park District is committed to making its facilities accessible to and usable by all patrons and visitors. This commitment is ongoing, proactive and intended to meet the needs of a diversity of individuals with disabilities.

Special Recreation Programs
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs-memberships/chicago-park-district-special-recreation

Click here to see a full list of accessible facilities and recreation.
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.php/about-us/departments/disability-policy-office

 

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
ttps://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nature-center/

9800 Willow Springs
Willow Springs, IL 60480
708-839-6897

 

Service Animals in National Parks
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/service-animals.htm

Outside’s recommended national parks for people with a disability
https://www.outsideonline.com/2318861/best-national-parks-those-disabilities

Rish Recreational Park in Florida
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/william-j-billy-joe-rish-recreation-area

All boardwalk facility with two miles of boardwalk and ramps to cottages and facilities in Florida pan handle.
The park is open 12 months a year. Summer months are peak times and advance registration is recommended. For information about the Park, you can contact Rish Park at (850) 227-1876 or (850) 247-8214. To download the reservation form or obtain updates Click Here, or you can call (850) 482-9386 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday

 

This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.  See here  for further details.
© Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
Henry B. Betts LIFE Center – (312) 238-5433

Photo by Charles Black on Unsplash

Latest Updates

view all