Accessible Recreation Grows at Spring Creek Park in Altoona, Iowa
Accessible outdoor recreation continues to grow at Spring Creek Park in Altoona, Iowa!
Spring Creek Park recently expanded its accessible amenities with the addition of a BoardSafe Accessible Fishing Pier, complementing the park’s existing BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch. Designed, engineered, and manufactured by BoardSafe Docks, these specialized access solutions help create more inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy time on the water with family and friends.
Located on Spring Creek Park Lake, the accessible fishing pier provides anglers with a comfortable and convenient place to cast for bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. The lake also supports paddling and small watercraft with electric motors, making it a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
The new fishing pier is part of Altoona’s long-term vision to preserve the Mud Creek and Spring Creek corridors as vibrant recreational greenways while improving access for everyone in the community.
In addition to the fishing pier and adaptive kayak launch, visitors can enjoy other accessible park features, including hard-surface pathways, ramps, and accessible restrooms.
Read more about the park and its plan here:
Adaptive Amenity at Spring Creek Park
At BoardSafe Docks, we're proud to help communities create welcoming waterfront destinations where everyone can experience the benefits of fishing, paddling, and connecting with nature. Contact us at BoardSafeDocks.com for more information.
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Visit the 2026 ASLA Southeast Regional Conference Today!
The 2026 ASLA Southeast Regional Conference is happening this weekend, May 29th through June 1st, at the Raleigh Convention Center in Downtown Raleigh, NC.
See Tom and Kelly of BoardSafeDocks and HivePaddlesports, and hear how we can design, engineer, and fabricate your waterfront infrastructure and help you #AccessYourAdventure on the water!
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Urbana Improves Access and Strengthens Connections at Keuka Lake Inlet
The completion of the Glenn H. Curtiss Park in the Town of Urbana, Village of Hammondsport, NY, marks far more than the opening of a new recreational space; it represents a major investment in the quality of life, accessibility, and economic vitality.
The new park expands opportunities for outdoor recreation while strengthening connections between existing public parks and waterfront destinations. The project’s goal was to create a more connected, welcoming, and vibrant waterfront for residents and visitors alike. The improvements at the Keuka Lake Inlet include pedestrian walkways, a shared-use path, upgraded boardwalk features, seasonal lighting, landscaping, picnic areas, interpretive signage, and an accessible waterfront that creates a gathering place for walking, biking, paddling, and community engagement along the lakeshore.
One of the project’s most meaningful additions along the water is BoardSafeDock's Accessible Kayak Launch and ADA-compliant Gangway, which helps ensure people of all ages and abilities can safely experience Keuka Lake, while promoting better health, wellness, and social benefits of spending time outdoors. These accessible features reinforce the community’s commitment to inclusivity and equal access to recreation.
The adaptive roll cage includes a 4-tiered boarding bench, overhead grab bar and grab straps, a pull-out seat, a stable and secure kayak saddle and chute, and pull bars for a smooth launch into the water.
The park’s accessible amenities are expected to strengthen tourism and local economic activity and attract visitors to the waterfront.
There’s a special history about the park, which was named in honor of aviation pioneer Glenn H. Curtiss. New York’s Secretary of State, Walter T. Mosley, noted: “This project creates a vibrant and accessible destination for residents and visitors to enjoy for generations to come.”
BoardSafe Docks is proud to design, engineer, and manufacture waterfront solutions that give universal, safe access to the water for all paddlers. For more information about an accessible solution for your waterfront, contact BoardSafeDocks.com at 610-899-0286.
At BoardSafeDocks, Safety is our Standard
During #NationalSafeBoatingWeek, true safety means creating a secure environment for boaters, kayakers, and adaptive athletes of all ability levels. At BoardSafeDocks, we focus on safety all year long, ensuring independent, safe, and risk-free water entry for all users.
Did you know that transition zones, getting from the shore to the dock, and into your vessel, are where many boating-related slips and falls occur? BoardSafe’s ADA-compliant, heavy-duty aluminum gangway and anti-slip composite or aluminum decking are engineered to keep you upright and secure before you ever hit the water.
Our BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch offers features like a 1:12 sloped gangway, a tiered step-down boarding bench, and a roll cage with an overhead grab bar, grab straps, and pull bars, which help promote a safe entry for all paddlers.
Our launch cradle helps keep the vessel stable and secure so it doesn’t tip over during the boarding process. The plastic-encapsulated floats under our floating dock provide more stability, allowing users and paddlers in wheelchairs better stabilization during entry.
Traditional, slippery, or steep launches create safety hazards for children, seniors, and those with mobility limitations.
BoardSafe Dock acts as a staging ground for critical safety preparations. Check out our BoardSafe Product Line Options to upgrade your waterfront infrastructure, or contact us at 610-899-0286 to learn more about safe and easy access to the water for all.
This #NationalSafeBoatingWeek, BoardSafe is proud to engineer waterfront solutions that give universal, safe access to the water for every single paddler. 🛶⚓️
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BoardSafe Celebrates Decision Day with Co-op Student
On Decision Day 2026, BoardSafeDocks proudly celebrates our co-op draftsman, Andrew Gramp, a senior from Boyertown Area School District and Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC), as he takes the next step in his educational journey.
Andrew has chosen to continue his studies at Reading Area Community College while remaining part of the BoardSafeDocks team, an exciting opportunity that allows him to continue building real-world experience in drafting, design, and engineering.
Congratulations, Andrew! We are incredibly proud of your decision to further your education while continuing your career path with BoardSafeDocks. Over the course of your co-op experience, you have grown into a valuable member of our drafting and design team through your dedication, collaboration, creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills.
At BoardSafeDocks, we believe in creating meaningful opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to real-world careers. As an industry leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of accessible waterfront infrastructure, our team develops products that help communities across the country create inclusive access to the outdoors. From accessible fishing piers and adaptive kayak launches to floating boat docks, gangways, pedestrian bridges, and collegiate rowing centers, our products are proudly manufactured in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and installed nationwide, proving outdoor recreation is for everyone!
During his time with BoardSafe, Andrew experienced every phase of project development, from drafting, design, and engineering, to fabrication through installation. These experiences helped reinforce his passion for design and his desire to continue building a career in the growing outdoor recreation industry.
According to the report released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation contributed $1.3 trillion in economic output to the U.S. economy and supported more than 5.2 million jobs in 2024. We are proud that Andrew has discovered a career pathway that connects him to meaningful work that positively impacts parks, waterways, and communities across the country.
BoardSafeDocks values the importance of preparing students for successful futures through hands-on workforce experiences. We are grateful for the strong partnerships between Boyertown Area School District, Berks Career and Technology Center, and Reading Area Community College, and for sending such outstanding students our way!
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BoardSafeDocks Supports Future Business Leaders
BoardSafeDocks Supports Future Business Leaders
Tom Warchol of BoardSafe Docks recently attended a business trade fair at APW High School in Parish, NY. BoardSafeDocks was invited to participate and share our accessible products with the Future Business Leaders of America Club at their High school's trade fair. It is great to support such a strong group of students engaged in business. Pictured with Tom is Norah, an active member of the club. #FutureBusinessLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerPreparation #StudentNetworking #College/TechnicalCareerPartnerships
Spring is Calling...Call BoardSafeDocks
Spring is calling, and it’s time to get people back outside.
As parks, trails, and greenways come alive with warmer temperatures and longer days, access to the outdoors matters more than ever. That’s where BoardSafe Docks comes in. As an industry leader in accessible outdoor products and services, BoardSafe helps communities remove barriers and open the door to nature for everyone.
From beautifully designed pedestrian bridges, like the one shown here, to accessible kayak launches, fishing piers, and floating boat docks, BoardSafe’s solutions connect people to the outdoors in meaningful ways. Whether it’s crossing a quiet stream, exploring a riverside trail, or simply enjoying a scenic overlook, these structures enable individuals of all abilities to experience the benefits of being outdoors.
This spring, invest in infrastructure that invites everyone in. Partner with BoardSafe Docks and create spaces where communities can gather, explore, and thrive, because the outdoors should be for all!
For more information on our accessible solutions, contact BoardSafeDocks at 610-899-0286.
Hudson Crossing Park Welcomes BoardSafe Accessible Kayak Launch
Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville, NY, is expanding access to the water with a new BoardSafe Accessible Kayak Launch, helping ensure that more people of all abilities can enjoy time on the water.
Set along the scenic Hudson River and centered around Champlain Canal Lock 5 Island, Hudson Crossing Park offers a one-of-a-kind blend of recreation and education. Visitors can also explore over two miles of nature trails, relax at picnic areas, fish, birdwatch, or enjoy the children’s play garden, all with beautiful waterfront views.
BoardSafe Docks designed this accessible kayak launch to seamlessly connect to the park’s existing dock, providing a thoughtful and efficient solution that enhances access without disrupting the current setting.
This project was made possible through the power of partnership and community support, including a $24,999 Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a $7,500 Trail Grant from Saratoga County, $15,000 from AARP, and generous contributions from local donors.
Curious paddlers who wish to learn more about the BoardSafe launch and its inclusive features are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 28th, at 11 AM at Lock C5. All are welcome to attend and celebrate this important step toward greater accessibility and inclusion.
The park is planning several inclusive and guided paddling events in the near future, beginning on Tuesday, May 19th, and monthly thereafter. Paddlers of all abilities are welcome to attend and try the accessible launch, offering a safe, stable entry into the water. Pre-registration is required here: https://www.hudsoncrossingpark.org/on-the-canals-excursions
Interested in improving water access at your site? BoardSafe Docks specializes in creating safe, accessible solutions for boating, fishing, and paddling. Learn more at BoardSafeDocks.com or call 610-899-0286.
BoardSafe Docks Congratulates Bassmaster Winner, Dylan Nutt
BoardSafeDocks congratulates Dylan Nutt, winner of the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, TN. His three-day total weight of 66 pounds, 13 ounces, won Nutt the iconic trophy.
Photos by J. Blackburn / Bill Dance Signature Lakes Facebook Page
Photos by J. Blackburn / Bill Dance Signature Lakes Facebook PageParticipants note this year’s tournament was one of the best they’ve experienced. Knoxville’s atmosphere was reportedly amazing, and its vibe and exposure packed the arena with a high-energy crowd to recognize Nutt’s win and support the anglers in what is known as the “SuperBowl of Fishing.”
BoardSafeDocks was pleased to be able to provide the starting gangways and courtesy boat docks utilized by the anglers at the Governor Ned McWherter, Riverside Landing Park in Knoxville, which was the official launch site for the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.
Contact BoardSafe Docks at 610-899-0286 for more information on making your water access entry points accessible to all for boating, kayaking, and fishing.
BoardSafeDocks and HivePaddleSports Celebrate Tennessee's Outdoors
BoardSafeDocks and HivePaddleSports were proud to join the second annual Outdoors Day on the Hill, hosted by the Tennessee Outdoor Partnership (TOP) on March 24 in Nashville, TN.
With more than 650 members of the General Assembly and the public in attendance, the day brought together the people and organizations shaping the future of outdoor recreation across Tennessee.
Watch video here: Celebrating the 2026 Outdoors Day on the Hill
BoardSafe and Hive are honored to partner with leaders across the state to deliver recreational infrastructure, from floating docks and fishing piers to accessible kayak launches and kayak rental kiosks that connect communities to Tennessee’s incredible lakes, rivers, and streams.
These investments do more than create great experiences outdoors; they prove to
✔️ Drive economic growth
✔️ Enhance quality of life in parks and communities
✔️ Inspire stewardship of natural resources
The impact is real. Tennessee’s outdoor industry generated $15.6 billion in 2024 and supports over 114,000 jobs, ranking #1 in the Southeast and #2 in the nation for 10-year GDP growth in the outdoor recreation sector.
A big thank you to Tennessee Outdoor Partnership (TOP), along with state agencies and partners like Trust for Public Land and The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee, for making this event possible and continuing to move outdoor access forward.
Outdoor recreation isn’t just fun—it’s fundamental to Tennessee’s future.
Events like this allow us to showcase our designs, engineering, and waterfront infrastructure that connects Tennesseans and their visitors to the water for endless adventures in boating, fishing, and kayaking. Thanks again, Tennessee Outdoor Partnership (TOP), for an awesome day on the Hill!
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