An eMagazine about wheelchair-accessible events, sports & locations in Arizona

Tag Archive for ‘wheelchair accessible’

Firebird Raceway


When it comes to attending a sports event, there is nothing worse than bad accessible seats. Accessing Arizona is going to begin assessing local venues and offering some tips as to wheres the best wheelchair seats.

Groom Creek Schoolhouse Trail


Its not too often you visit a 100-year old schoolhouse and find a wheelchair-accessible trail out back. And I’m not talking about your garden variety semi-accessible trail either. This may be one of the best short trails in Arizona.

Goldwater Lake


I’ve been hanging around Prescott lately. When it is 110° in Phoenix, it is about 90° in Prescott. And it seems pretty easy to find somewhere nearby that is even a little bit cooler. Lynx Lake has a wheelchair accessible trail, and a good picnic area. I have been to Watson Lake once. It does [...]

Tempe Lake Marina


If you live in the Phoenix metropolitan area, you likely know how nice it is to visit Tempe Beach Park. But too few know about the marina and the north shore of the lake. It’s beautiful, rarely crowded and it’s really wheelchair accessible.

Hidden Meadow Ranch


If you have never heard of Hidden Meadow Ranch, you probably arent alone. But the next time it’s the right time for a nice little getaway, come enjoy the cool weather, great access and the most amazing menu you’ll ever taste. The food alone is worth the drive, and your spouse will be amazed you know of such a secluded place.

Woodland Lake


Woodland Lake has a great trail that takes you all the way around the scenic lake.

Lynx Lake Offers Great Wheelchair Accessibility


If you think a trail around a beautiful lake is all leisure, think again. This lake has a trail that’s challenging and even a bit nerve-racking. One slip and it’s a banzai run down to the lake.

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.

Crescent Moon Picnic Area


Up until recently I thought the only two parks offering any kind of wheelchair accessibility in Sedona were Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock State Park. This changed when I visited the little known Crescent Moon Picnic Area. I was very impressed. It is not perfect, but if you have some tenacity and some [...]

South Mountain Park


Head to South Mountain Park about two hours before sunset. Enjoy the great trail and then drive up to the top and get the best view of the Phoenix lights.

What Acessing Arizona Is All About

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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