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Accessible and adaptive recreation opportunities for state park visitors with disabilities in Massac

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's Universal Access Program offers adaptive recreation programs to support people with disabilities in outdoor recreation activities. Come with your family/caregivers to explore the outdoors in a supportive setting or recreate on your own in numerous accessible locations!

02/06/2026

😎Yep, accessible cycling in Hadley is continuing! We're talking all ability riding all summer long!! Recumbents trikes, handcycles, tandems and wheelchair tandems-we've got it all so you can explore the beautiful Norwottuck Rail Trail!!!

Instruction, equipment, and assistance (as needed) will are provided by our partner All Out Adventures who runs this program for us. People with disabilities, their families, support staff, friends and seniors are invited to join.

Pre-registration is required. Online registration ends at 5 p.m., two days before the program. After that time, call (413) 584 2052 to see if space is still available. You will receive email confirmation for participation

What: Adaptive Cycling in Hadley

Where: Meet at 12 Railroad Street, Hadley, MA (on-street parking available)

When: Fridays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• June 5, 2026
• June 19, 2026
• July 10, 2026
• July 17, 2026
• July 24, 2026
• August 7, 2026
• August 14, 2026
• August 21, 2026

Cost: $5–$20 sliding scale per session.

Questions & to Register: Contact AOA by calling (413) 584 2052, emailing [email protected] or registering online: https://www.alloutadventures.org/programs/universal-access

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29/05/2026

We ♥ Cheshire Cycling!! Lakes. Mountains. Forests. And the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail...What's not to love?! Oh and did we mention the incredible views?? This takes peddle power to a whole new level! Game on!!!

But this is our last cycling adventure in the Berkshires for the season (heavy sigh). So if you want to step it up, join UAP at a different location in Western Mass. How about Hadley?? Our partner, All Out Adventures, runs accessible cycling programs for us on the Norwottuck Rail Trail almost every Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. all summer long!!

Cost is $5-$20 sliding scale per session. And there is on-street parking available 😬

But you have to pre-register...for questions and to register contact AOA by calling
(413) 584 2052, emailing [email protected] or visiting them online: https://www.alloutadventures.org/programs/universal-access

And yes we have lots of other accessible fun scheduled this summer. Check out or Summer 2026 Adaptive Program Schedule for details: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/adaptive-program-schedule

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26/05/2026

Now this is waterside bliss!! ☺️And you can join us because UAP offers free adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River every Thursday in Holyoke! We are talking free rowing opportunities all summer long!!! 🚣🏾‍♀️

This all-ability program is run by our partner, Holyoke Rows. They'll set you up with specialized equipment, modifications, instruction and staff support as needed. Families, support staff and friends are invited to join as well!

But everyone has to preregister-this is by appointment only...

What: Adaptive Rowing on the Connecticut River

Where: 25 Jones Ferry Road, Holyoke, MA

When: Thursdays, By Appointment Only

• May 28, 2026
• June 4, 2026
• June 11, 2026
• June 18, 2026
• June 25, 2026
• July 2, 2026
• July 16, 2026
• July 23, 2026
• July 30, 2026
• August 6, 2026
• August 13, 2026
• August 20, 2026
• August 27, 2026

Cost: Free

Questions & to Register: Call Holyoke Rows at (413) 320 3134 or email [email protected].

Looking for other summer adaptive recreation programs? We've got accessible cycling, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and swimming scheduled across the state!! Check it out: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/adaptive-program-schedule

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19/05/2026

😎Our Summer 2026 Adaptive Program Schedule is live! And you catch some sunny vibes with UAP and our program partners: All Out Adventures, Waypoint Adventure, Holyoke Rows, and Easterseals Massachusetts!

We are super excited about getting outside and enjoying everything Massachusetts has to offer this season—beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers, trails, parks, trees, and flowers—we want to experience it all! And guess what?!? We want you to join us!! So we have scheduled all-ability recreation adventures across the state...

UAP’s Summer 2026 Program Schedule Features…

Adaptive Programs run for us by our Partners:
• Adaptive Canoeing & Kayaking in Cambridge, Concord, East Boston, Goshen, Great Barrington, Hopkinton, Natick, Stoneham, Waltham, & Worcester
• Adaptive Cycling in Ayer, Blackstone, Hadley, Hingham, & Worcester
• Adaptive Hiking in Belmont/Waltham, Milton
• Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke
• Adaptive Swimming in Worcester

Adaptive Programs offered by our Supported Partners:
• Adaptive Golfing in Canton and Weston
• Adaptive Sailing on the Charles River in Boston
• Adaptive Cycling, Kayaking, Paddleboarding (and more) at the McGraw Center for Adaptive Sports in Brewster

Special Events:
• ADA Day at Dunn State Park on July 31, 2026, in Gardner
• Beach:Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach on August 1, 2026, in East Boston
• All-Abilities Day at Revere Beach on August 15, 2026, in Revere
• Summer Adaptive Ice Skating & BBQ on August 24, 2026, in E. Boston

And highlights:
• DCR Power-Drive Mobility Devices in Newburyport & Windsor
• New Adaptive Golf Cart Additions at DCR Golf Courses in Canton (& Weston when the greens reopen)

For Details: Visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/adaptive-program-schedule

Questions? For specific program information and to register, contact the partner providers listed in the program schedule. For general questions, contact UAP by email [email protected] or phone at (413) 461-7126.

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14/05/2026

Yesterday may have been a wet Worcester Wednesday, but it was also an incredible all-weather, all-ability adaptive cycling adventure!! Big time thank you to our intrepid partner, All Out Adventures, who ran this program for us, threw rain gear on everything (including the cycles) and made the magic happen!!

This was our last Spring 2026 cycling program at Blackstone River Greenway in Worcester, but we still have May cycling opportunities (run by AOA) in Hadley and Cheshire! Then we switch to our Summer 2026 Adaptive Program Schedule which will be published next weekish!!

Your next adventure is calling!!! Check out all our accessible recreation options and how to register: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/universal-access-program.

13/05/2026

🎾♿The All Comers Wheelchair Tennis Camp returns this June! But space is limited, so register today!!

Join the U.S. Tennis Association of New England and the South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation for a three-day, high-energy camp designed for wheelchair tennis players of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, come hone your skills and meet new friends on the court!

Dates: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2026

Time: Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Emilson YMCA, 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA

For More Information Contact: Thomas Dodd at [email protected] or Mavi Sanchez-Skakle at [email protected]

To Register Visit: https://playtennis.usta.com/USTANewEngland/Coaching/Summary/b9ecb084-42c3-43d9-a507-d32f70372dd2

11/05/2026

🏌🏾‍♀️2026 Adaptive Golf is in full swing!! Friday marked MPGA Massachusetts Para-Golfers Association's 8th Adaptive Opening Day at Ponkapoag Golf Course and 18 people played on two courses for 4+ hours of golf adrenaline!

All of UAP's adaptive golf carts were in use-including 6 brand new, state of the art, ParaMotion carts which were just added to our adaptive golf cart collection! This season, all six ParaMotion carts, as well as our SoloRider, will be available to rent at Ponkapoag in Canton (while the greens at Leo J Martin Memorial Golf Course and Driving Range in Weston are closed due to course improvements).

You will need to be trained before you can use one of these carts on the course, so reach out to Ponkapoag Golf Course at 781-828-4242 to schedule your training.

For fees and tee times visit: https://www.mass.gov/locations/ponkapoag-golf-course

Looking for a an adaptive golf program? Reach out to one of our supported partners for further info:

Contact Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA)-Steve Kuketz, [email protected], (508) 889-7581

Contact Golf For All-Fred Corcoran, [email protected], (617) 462-9899

UAP-helping everyone of all abilities feel the power and precision of golf!! ⛳

07/05/2026

🌷Enjoy springtime at Maudslay State Park on a power-driven mobility device!
Starting May 10, visitors can borrow an Action Trackchair or a Mobility Scooter free of charge.

Amble through the decorative landscape and gardens of this former 19th century estate. Enjoy the beauty of plantings, rolling meadows, and towering pines. Experience the seasonal changes of this unique park and feast your eyes on Maudslay in bloom!

Reservations & Eligibility:
Reservations are required, at least 3 days prior to your visit.
You’ll need to review the safety and operating instructions for the Mobility Scooter or the Trackchair before you can make a reservation.

You’ll need to bring someone with you, 18 years of age or older, to be your companion.

Complete a Use and Release Form at the park/forest on the day of your visit. Users under age 18 or under guardianship must have the Use and Release Form signed by their legal guardian.

What: Power-Driven Mobility Devices in Newburyport

Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA 01950

When: Starting May 10, 2026

Cost: Free

For Details on how to make a reservation, safety and usage guidelines and eligibility, visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-power-driven-mobility-devices

Right now, reservations for the Trackchair are only possible for the month of May while we finalize the summer schedule and work on expanding the number of Trackchairs at DCR. For updates visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-power-driven-mobility-devices

Thank you to our supporting partners! These devices are made possible through the generous support of Ford Motor Company’s Bronco Wild Fund, Friends of Maudslay, and The Play Brigade ❤🤍💛💙💚

01/05/2026

🫵Community input wanted!! Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) is creating a Nature Play Area at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury, and they want your feedback on how to make it welcoming and accessible for children of all abilities!

The Nature Play Area will provide a safe, free, and inviting space for children and caretakers of all abilities to enjoy nature together.

To ensure the play area meets the greatest needs, SVT is seeking input from the community about its design.

Whether you’re a parent, a caregiver, an educator, or simply someone who cares about connecting kids of all abilities with the outdoors, we want to hear your ideas!

What: Community Input Forum-Designing an Accessible Play Area at Wolbach Farm

When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026; 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Questions? If you have accessibility needs for this event, or if you have any other questions, please contact Dana Baxter by emailing [email protected] or calling 978-443-5588, ext.118

For more details visit them online: https://www.svtweb.org/nature-play-area-community-forum

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29/04/2026

🤽🏾Looking for adaptive swimming options this summer? UAP offers a free recreational swimming program on Friday mornings from July 11-August 15 in Worcester! This all-ability pool program is for participants ages 5+ and their families! And spots are still available!!

🏊🏿Our swimming program, run by our partner Easterseals Massachusetts, is located at fully-accessible Bennett Field Pool. Sessions are led by an aquatics instructor and lifeguard, and you can participate in safety activities and water games!

Pre-registration is required so learn more and sign up today!!

What: Adaptive Swim Program

Where: Bennett Field Pool, 1260 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

When: Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14

Session 1 Times: Ages 5-12 (9:00-9:45 a.m.)
Session 2 Times: Ages 13+ and adults (10:00-10:45 a.m.)

Cost: Free

To Register & Learn More: Contact Patrick Remy by emailing [email protected] or calling 508-751-6417

Website: https://massachusetts.easterseals.com/get-support/areas-of-support/recreation/adaptive-swim-program

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