Accessibility

Wood Lake Nature Center offers all-terrain wheelchairs

All terrain wheelchairs WLNC

Wood Lake Nature Center has two Grit Freedom Chairs for use on the trails. These manual, all-terrain wheelchairs designed by MIT engineers were funded by round-up donations at Richfield Liquor stores. They have a chain drive system that the visitor can operate themselves, or a caregiver can assist with the handlebars. Adult and youth-sized chairs are available. They are easy to operate and will allow our visitors to navigate our trails with ease.
A recent teacher exclaimed how excited her student was to be able to enjoy a trail that was previously inaccessible to them.
Visitors can check out the wheel chairs at the front desk for use on site or call ahead to reserve at 612-861-9365.
Grit Freedom Chair Demo Video
  • Parking includes 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Parking lot is bordered by a sidewalk with 3 curb cut outs close to ramp entrance and 2 gate entrances
  • Automatic door opener at main entrance
  • ADA-compliant drinking fountain
  • Boardwalk trail is combination of paved and crushed limestone
  • Two amphitheaters on the property are accessible
  • Accessible dock close to the nature center
  • Accessible picnic tables are available in the Emily Day Picnic Pavilion, the gateway picnic area by the parking lot,  and by the pollinator garden near the nature center building.
  • For specific accommodations, please contact 612-861-9366 with advanced notice