New York State DEC Interactive Map Highlights Accessible Features

New York State is a great place to enjoy outdoor activities, including all that is offered on state lands. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has invested much in outdoor recreation, including over $5 Million in state accessibility projects to expand recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.

The public has access to many hands-on exhibits, and trails, including multi-use trails, wildlife viewing platforms, green infrastructure features, boat launches, walkways, boathouses, paddling launch systems, outdoor pavilions, picnic areas, fishing platforms, recreation areas, and so much more.

And many are wheelchair accessible. The NYS DEC has a new interactive map that shows what areas on state land and parks are wheelchair accessible in addition to locations of boat launches, fishing access sites, backcountry features, hiking trails, DEC lands, developed campgrounds, and features.

You can access the interactive map HERE.

DEC welcomes outdoor adventurers of all ages and abilities to visit New York’s world-class State lands and is committed to expanding accessible outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state. With easy-to-use enhanced mapping features and ongoing accessibility infrastructure improvements, DEC is working hard to ensure everyone can find and enjoy the abundant recreational opportunities and facilities in communities across New York State. - DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar

According to the NYS DEC, the Accessible Recreation Destinations Map shows 266 destinations across the state with wheelchair-accessible outdoor recreation opportunities, including:

84 locations with accessible boating facilities
58 locations with accessible fishing facilities
44 locations with accessible camping facilities
50 locations with accessible hiking trails
10 locations with an accessible beach access route
47 locations with accessible picnic facilities

Click HERE for descriptions and photo galleries of accessible boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and picnic facilities.

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Source: New York State DEC Interactive Map Highlights Accessible Features