Universal Design

Visitors can’t fall in love with our sites if they can’t access them. Keep trails, facilities, and amenities accessible, clearly-marked, and well-maintained. Provide as many experiences as possible which are welcoming to visitors of all abilities and skill levels. Maintain adaptive loaner equipment like all-terrain wheelchairs, fishing equipment, and assistive listening devices for programs. Reach out to your community to see how you can meet their needs. Some of our favorite adaptive resources: