Access to Recreation

 

is a three-year initiative to create barrier-free, universal access to recreational opportunities across St. Clair County.

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Extreme Pool Makeover
Algonac

The joy of being surrounded by cool water on a hot day will be a reality for people of all abilities at the community swimming pool in Algonac. A ramp and lifts will be installed at the pool. The adjacent bath house also will be renovated to better accommodate people with disabilities. Learn more...

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Tree House
Pine River Nature Center

A tree house in the center of the 90-acre Pine River Nature Center will be the only publicly owned, universally accessible tree house in Michigan. The tree house will give visitors a bird’s-eye view of the forest and wetlands near the Pine River and can be reached from a handicapped accessible woodland trail, making the tree house experience available to people of all ages and abilities. Learn more...

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Canoe & Kayak Launch
East China / Columbus

The Belle River will be made more accessible to people of all abilities through two canoe and kayak launches. One launch will be in the East China Township Park and another will be at the Columbus County Park. The launches also will be test sites for a unique docking system that will allow people with disabilities to independently launch canoes or kayaks. Learn more...

Access to Recreation Endowment Fund
Your Gift Matched Dollar-for-Dollar

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has created a new, permanent endowment fund, named Access to Recreation, to allow communities to address accessibility issues for generations to come. Thanks to the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, your gift to this fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $90,000. Learn more...

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Lastest News

Canoe & Kayak Launch Presentation

Learn why new launches are needed, the vision behind them and much more. Download the presentation:
Universally Accessible Canoe & Kayak Launch (5mb)

Art exhibit hails ability to overcome

Walk a mile in someone else's shoes — so goes the old saying. But what if the shoes belong to someone with a physical disability? Continue reading »

Dock makes a splash with paddlers

St. Clair County has launched a prototype of a kayak/canoe dock that will allow people with physical disabilities to enjoy the water.... Continue reading »

View all past news articles.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Nov 5
"Vantage Point" Exhibit Begins
Wednesday, November 5 through Wednesday, December 3 at Studio 1219... Details »
Friday Nov 7
"Vantage Point" Reception
Join us at Studio 1219 for our "Vantage Point" exhibit from 6-9pm... Details »
Wednesday Dec 3
"Vantage Point" Exhibit Ends
Wednesday, November 5 through Wednesday, December 3 at Studio 1219... Details »

Contact us for information on our upcoming events.

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