Press Release
August 21, 2024
Fixed Frame Beach Wheelchair comes to Lake Wenatchee
Media contact
| Name | Meryl Lassen |
|---|---|
| Department | Communications Office |
| Media@parks.wa.gov | |
| Address | 1111 Israel Rd. SW Tumwater , WA 98502 |
OLYMPIA – Lake Wenatchee State Park has acquired a new Fixed Frame Beach Wheelchair that allows visitors with mobility needs to access the park’s sandy lakeshore. The chair’s large, wide wheels make it more stable and maneuverable in soft, shifting sand and uneven terrain.
The park also installed ADA-compliant beach access mats, which provide even more beach access and picnic opportunities on a stable surface.
The beach chair is free to use, though visitors are asked to reserve the chair in advance by calling the park office at 509-763-3101. Visitors can reserve the chair for a full day or part of the day.
Visitors must complete liability and rental agreement forms onsite. The beach chair is nonmotorized, so visitors need to bring a companion to help users transition into and out of the chair and push it on the beach.
State Parks is grateful to have the beach chair available for visitors, thanks to a Community Partnership Fund grant, which is jointly funded by Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group.
About Washington State Parks
The Washington State Park Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.