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Tag Archive for ‘Scottsdale’

Bajada Trail


Its not too often that a new wheelchair accessible trail is dedicated. The City of Scottsdale has a new one and it is superbly accessible.

Tempe Lake


Tempe Lake is probably Phoenix’s finest place to enjoy when the weather is good. Its accessible, clean and always has something going on.

Scottsdale WaterFront


If you need to get out and go for a roll, but you spouse needs to do some shopping, Accessing Arizona now offers reviews of Urban Trails, and the Scottsdale Waterfront gets high marks for access, and shopping.

Papago Park


If you had to pick one trail within Phoenix that offers good wheelchair accessibility, a challenging incline, great scenery, doggy-friendly, and convenient, Papago Park is the place.

Reach 11 Recreation Area


Location: North Phoenix
http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikeacce.html#access02
I visited this park in November. 2006. The City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation web site says there is an accessible path and given I live near by, I wanted to check it out.

First the good. Its true, a path exists and its really good for wheeling. There is virtually no slopes. The [...]

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Accessing Arizona is primarily designed for people who are looking for wheelchair accessible events, locations and activities. If you have paralysis (paraplegic or quadriplegic), Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Bifida, or if you are an amputee, Accessing Arizona has information about an active lifestyle.
If you are traveling to Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona or the Grand Canyon, the site offers insight about the accessibility. We cover trails, lakes, state parks, national parks and just about anything claiming to be handicapped accessible. The site also covers sports and recreation in Arizona.
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