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This page lists parks that are easier for people with disabilities to visit and enjoy. It includes local places like Garfield Park Conservatory and Chicago Botanic Garden, as well as national parks across the U.S. Each listing shares helpful details like location, website, and phone number, and some parks offer special features like ramps, boardwalks, and wheelchair-friendly trails.
The page is designed to help people with disabilities find useful resources. It’s meant to help families and individuals plan fun outdoor trips that are safe and accessible.
Garfield Park Conservatory
One of the largest botanical conservatories in the U.S., Garfield Park Conservatory offers eight indoor gardens and over 10 acres of outdoor space, showcasing thousands of plant species in a setting often called “landscape art under glass”.
Phone: 773.638.1766
Chicago Botanical Gardens
Spanning 385 acres across nine islands, the Chicago Botanic Garden is a living museum featuring 27 gardens and five natural areas, dedicated to connecting people with plants through science, education, and horticultural beauty.
Phone: 847.835.5440
Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District is committed to making its facilities accessible to and usable by all patrons and visitors. This commitment is ongoing, proactive and intended to meet the needs of a diversity of individuals with disabilities.
No phone number listed
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Spanning over 70,000 acres, this site offers information on trails, nature centers, camping, permits, and volunteer opportunities across one of the largest urban conservation systems in the U.S., inviting visitors to explore and connect with nature every day from sunrise to sunset.
Phone: 708.839.6897
This page outlines entrance pass options for U.S. national parks and federal recreation sites, including the America the Beautiful Pass series, which offers annual and lifetime access for seniors, military members, individuals with disabilities, and frequent visitors.
No phone number listed
Service Animals in National Parks
This page explains the National Park Service’s policy on service animals, defining them as dogs individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities, and clarifies that emotional support animals are not considered service animals under ADA guidelines.
No phone number listed
Outside’s Recommended National Parks for People with a Disability
This article highlights five U.S. national parks that offer exceptional accessibility features, including wheelchair-friendly trails, adaptive equipment like sand wheelchairs, and inclusive ranger programs, making nature more accessible for visitors with disabilities.
Rish Recreational Park in Florida
All boardwalk facility with two miles of boardwalk and ramps to cottages and facilities in Florida pan handle.
Phone: 850.227.1876
Phone: 850.247.8214.
