The Ohio Division of Natural Resources operates Knox Lake State Park, located at 17811 Buena Vista Dr, Fredericktown, OH 43019. This 756-acre wildlife area is in central Ohio, about 1½ miles northeast of Fredericktown. The lake now offers a BoardSafe Accessible Fishing Pier, accessible to all, and even…
Darien Lakes State Park, nestled in western New York State approximately 30 miles east of Buffalo, has taken a significant step toward inclusivity and accessibility with the recent installation of a kayak and canoe launch on Harlow Lake. This project, a collaboration between New York State Parks…
BoardSafe Docks of Fleetwood, PA, the industry leader in adaptive and inclusive universal access solutions, recently worked with the town of King, Wisconsin, to provide an accessible and adaptive kayak and canoe launch. The innovative product is intentionally designed, engineered, and manufactured to provide improved access to the…
It’s been over five years since the students at the University of Central Florida received a BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch. Students and park visitors enjoy the accessible launch system on UCF’s campus at the Lake Claire Recreational Area. Using the launch is free for university students. It appears…
Grand Marais, Minnesota, announced the installation of a new BoardSafe ADA Adaptive Kayak Launch at the Grand Marais Recreation Park Boat Landing on Lake Superior. The improvements include adding a kayak and canoe launch and floating dock, stormwater management practices, an aquatic invasive species stall, a walkable breakwater,…
Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Glimmerglass State Park, located outside Cooperstown, NY, a new recreational amenity promises to enhance the outdoor experience for all visitors, regardless of their physical abilities. The unveiling of a BoardSafe Accessible and Adaptive Kayak Launch marks a significant step towards inclusivity and…
Chester Frost Park, nestled on the scenic shores of Chickamauga Lake in Hixson, Tennessee, continues to evolve as a premier recreational destination. The latest addition to its amenities will be a brand-new 80-ft. gangway, two courtesy docks, and an accessible fishing pier designed, engineered, and manufactured by BoardSafe…
Jefferson County Park Commissioners are excited to bring accessibility to their lake at Friendship Park in Steubenville, Ohio. Friendship Park is a 1320-acre park located right outside the Village of Smithfield. The park has camping, boating, and fishing facilities, and is a popular spot for bird watching, biking,…
A groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, April 22, 2024, celebrated a new park amenity at Spring Creek Park in Altoona, IA. The newly-installed BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch provides universal access to paddlers who enjoy kayaking and canoeing. The boat launch project was partially funded by a $20,000 Prairie Meadows…
BoardSafe Docks is pleased to be recognized in Lehigh Valley Style Magazine as an option for accessible recreation for people of all abilities. Cindy Ross, author, and her husband, Todd Gladfelter, an adaptive outdoor enthusiast, appreciate the adaptive features in BoardSafe’s Kayak Launch and Accessible Fishing Pier at…