In an attempt to make beaches in provincial parks more accessible for the mobility impaired, the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has purchased five beach accessible wheelchairs.
“Everyone deserves to have access to our beautiful beaches and lakes,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Ken Cheveldayoff in a press release. “Our visitors have a diverse range of needs and the addition of these beach wheelchairs mean that more people can enjoy exactly what makes our parks so special.”
The ministry bought five wheelchairs in July to gauge interest, and the press release stated the wheelchairs were popular. The wheelchairs are made of a lightweight aluminum frame and have three buoyant tires. They can travel over sand and go into one foot of water, and are free at provincial parks on a first come first serve basis.
The five parks featuring the wheelchairs purchased in July are based in Moose Mountain Provincial Park, Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Candle Lake Provincial Park, Meadow Lake Provincial Park, and Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park.
The new chairs are based in certain parks, and beachgoers are asked to call one week in advance to book the chairs.
