Nahanton Accessibility Overview
Terrain and Public Areas
- Pathways: A paved pathway provides access to the building.
- Trails: Walking trails go through wooded areas and are not recommended for wheelchair access.
- Doors: Exterior building doors are not automated.
- Parking: Handicap parking is available.
- Bathrooms: A paved pathway leads to the Recreation Center and bathrooms. A handicap stall with railings is available.
Natick Accessibility Overview
Pathways
- A paved sidewalk spans approximately 200 feet from the employee entrance to the DCR parking lot. Image below.
- A paved walking path begins at the back park entrance and connects to the DCR parking lot near one of the bathrooms. This path also connects to the Cochituate Rail Trail. Image below.
- The green line represents the Cochituate Rail Trail; the white line shows the paved path mentioned above.
Public Areas
- On weekdays one of the DCR parking lots is closed to vehicles. Guests must walk through the closed lot to reach the front desk; staff can open the gate on request.
- Docks: Floating dock with no railing.
- Boat Rentals: A gentle slope leads down to the lake; staff are available to assist guests.
- Doors are not automated.
- Parking: The left lot is open weekends only; all other parking areas are open weekdays.
Image below.
- Bathrooms: Shown below; handicap stalls with railings are available.
Terrain and Public Areas
- Pathways: Gravel throughout the area.
- Public Areas: No buildings on site.
- Parking: Gravel lot with accessible spaces available.
Activities
- Trails: Flat gravel trail runs along the lake.
- Docks: Floating dock with no railing.
- Boat Rentals: Slight decline leads to the lake; accessible for all and staff-assisted boarding.