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Bridges and boardwalks along the wetlands
Accessible walkway, bridge and fishing pier.
Our winner in this category is the Arcadia Management Area in beautiful South County, Rhode Island. With RTP funds, the state Division of Forest Environment designed and built a walkway, as well as a bridge, fishing pier and picnic table area, for disabled people.
The walkway is 300 feet long and connects to other trails, including an additional planned 900 feet of handicapped walkway. The walkway runs between a pond and a hardwood swamp, allowing users to view different types of ecosystems.
We are delighted to recognize the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for its achievement in enhancing the accessibility of trail-related facilities.
2021: Chautauqua Bottoms Accessibility Upgrades
2020: Boardwalks and Observation Deck Rehab/Replacement
2019: Sassafras Mountain – South Carolina
2018: Camp Creek Greenway - Georgia
2017: Talisi Riverwalk Trail Extension - Alabama
2016: Graber Pond Accessible Trail - Wisconsin
2015: Rotary Park Accessible Trail (Phase 2) - Tennessee
2014: Merrimack County Four-Season Northern Rail Trail - New Hampshire
2013: Beaman Park Accessible and Interpretive Trail - Tennessee
2012: The Children’s Center’s Life Trails and Therapeutic Park - Oklahoma
2011: Potts Memorial Park Trail Project - Missouri
2010: Laurel Fork Trail at Holly River State Park - West Virginia
2009: Southwest Key Trail - Texas
2008: Johnny Henderson Park Trail - Alabama
2008: Trails Accessibility Program - Florida
2007: Penny Lake Trail/Boothbay Harbor - Maine
2006: Springs Valley Trail - Indiana
