The Metroparks are excited to announce its arrival of beach and floating wheelchairs! Thanks to grant funding by NEEF, each Metropark’s beach location now has two types of beach wheelchairs available: a fixed frame (sand only) and a floating wheelchair, so everyone can enjoy the beach this summer. In partnership with RIM Foundation-SportsAbility, we invite you to join us to come out to Lake St. Clair Metropark to try out the new beach wheelchairs. Participants will have the opportunity to try our equipment and learn basic skills in a supportive and safe environment – drop in style.

Pre-registration is not required. For questions, please email Katie at katie.kowalski@metroparks.com.

Ages: 6 and up.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Concession

In collaboration with Disability Network of Eastern Michigan and the Michigan Adaptive Recreation Coalition, join us for DiversAbility Day, an outdoor adaptive recreation event!  EVERYONE can play outdoors, regardless of their physical abilities. This event is designed for individuals with disabilities to enjoy a variety of adaptive recreational activities including track chairs, archery, yard games, fishing, and more! Join us anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to participate in the games and enjoy some food.

There will be sports wheelchairs available for use if the participant does not have their own. Adult and adolescent sizes of chairs available (limited quantity).

Lunch will be provided to registered participants (hot dog, chips, cookie, water).

To register and learn more, please visit: https://forms.gle/uAKi98SwK5GyiyKe8

Ages: 6 and up.
Time: 11 a.m. – 2p.m.
Cost: Free! A daily or annual Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Par 3 Shelter

Join us for an adaptive paddle clinic! Held in collaboration with Disability Network of Eastern Michigan, Oakland County Parks, and the Michigan Adaptive Recreation Coalition adaptive kayak sessions are available for adults, children, and families, with disabilities. During each two-hour clinic, participants will learn skills like how to enter and exit a kayak, paddling strokes, paddling safety and what to do in case of an overturned kayak in a supportive and safe environment based on their skill level and ability.

Adaptive kayaking equipment will be provided. Participants must be able to breathe independently and hold head upright.

Choose your preferred timeslot during registration (9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m.). Click here to register through the Disability Network website. You will need to complete the 2024 DNEM Adaptive Kayak Registration form. Please complete the form in its entirety and submit. You will receive a confirmation email from Disability Network with your event details.

Ages: 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: Multiple Timeslots Between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Boat launch

Join us for an adaptive softball and handcycle clinic! In partnership with RIM Foundation-SportsAbility, adults, children, and families with disabilities are invited to come out to Lower Huron Metropark to learn the basics of adaptive softball and handcycling. Participants will have the opportunity to try our equipment and learn basic skills in a supportive and safe environment.

Adaptive handcycles and softball equipment will be provided. Clinics will be held at three times 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. Each clinic will last about an hour.

To register, please contact Myreo Dixon at myreo@rimfoundation.org.

Ages: 6 and up.
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Location: Lower Huron Metropark, Woods Creek

Join us for an adaptive paddle clinic! In partnership with University of Michigan Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE), adaptive kayak sessions are available for adults, children, and families with disabilities. Participants will learn skills like how to enter and exit a kayak, paddling strokes, paddling safety and what to do in case of an overturned kayak in a supportive and safe environment based on their skill level and ability.

Adaptive kayaking equipment will be provided. Participants must be able to breathe independently and hold head upright.

Participants will choose their preferred time slot during registration (9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.).

Click here to register through UMAISE website. Registration will open in May. Under Adaptative Kayaking you will see a list of available programs. The one for Kensington Metropark is listed as, Still Water in Milford: Saturday August 17 (Kensington Metropark). Click on the blue and gold “Registration” button on the page. As you complete the form, additional questions will populate to gain all needed information. After you complete and submit the UMAISE Event Registration form, you will be added to the event list.  You will be contacted by a UMAISE representative to review the registration and confirm your spot for the event.

For questions, please email PMR-UMAISETR@UMICH.EDU.

Ages: 6 and up.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: Multiple timeslots between 9:30 a.m– 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Location: Kensington Metropark, West Boat Launch

Join us for an adaptive handcycle clinic! In partnership with University of Michigan Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE), adults, children, and families with disabilities are invited to come out to Hudson Mills Metropark to learn the basics of adaptive handcycling and go for a bike ride on the hike/bike path. Participants will have the opportunity to try our equipment and learn basic skills in a supportive and safe environment.

Adaptive handcycles equipment will be provided for use.

Participants will choose their preferred time slot during registration (4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.). Click here to register through the UMAISE website. Registration will open in May. Click on the blue and gold “Registration” button on the page. As you complete the form, additional questions will populate to gain all needed information. After you complete and submit the UMAISE Event Registration form, you will be added to the event list.  You will be contacted by a UMAISE representative to review the registration and confirm your spot for the event.

For questions, please email PMR-UMAISETR@UMICH.EDU.

Ages: 6 and up.
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Rapids View