Accessibility

 

Accessibility at Reinstein Woods

Reinstein Woods offers families and individuals of all ages and abilities a variety of opportunities to explore and learn about nature.

Facilities:

The Environmental Education Center at Reinstein Woods is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Trails are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset.

 

General Accessibility Information:

• Designated accessible parking.
• Accessible education center and restrooms. Automatic door openers are now available on the restroom building, education center front doors, and interior bathroom doors. 
• A detailed physical and social accessibility assessment, completed by a trained Inclusivity Assessor, can be found on the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center’s (IRRC) website.
• A mobility scooter for use on Reinstein Woods’ trails is available during building hours on a first-come, first-serve basis (May to October; scooter can also be reserved for a guided public program). There is no fee for using the scooter.
• Reinstein Woods trails are flat or gently graded,  over mowed grass or crushed stone.
• There is a wooden boardwalk leading to an overlook at Lily Pond.
• Classroom/meeting rooms that may be arranged to meet participant or program needs.
• Service animals welcome (trained service dogs and miniature horses; comfort animals are not permitted).
• An audio tour of the Lily Pond Loop Trail is available on YouTube here.
• An audio tour of the History Trail is available here.  

Tours and Programs:

Private Groups

Reinstein Woods offers educational programs and guided tours for private groups.  We welcome groups that include people with disabilities and will do our best to modify programs and tours to meet group or participant needs. Modifications may include, but are not limited to:

• Program or tour length
• Distance traveled
• Topics covered
• Sensory considerations
• Group size
• Ability level

Public Programs

We welcome people with disabilities to all of our programs. If you let us know your specific needs when you call to register, we will be happy to learn how we can best serve you. Visit here for the seasonal public program schedule.

For More Information

For detailed accessibility information, visit Reinstein Woods’ entry on the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center’s (IRRC) website.