DCR UAP Annual Adaptive Recreation Fair
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| Dates: | Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Saturday, June 8, 2024 |
| Hours: | 10am – 3pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Health & Wellness |
Come meet an array of regional adaptive recreation organizations and learn about accessible, adaptive, and inclusive recreation opportunities in the greater Boston area and across the state.
Family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive activities include: cycling with an assortment of adaptive cycles, adaptive pickleball, adaptive golf, face painting and kite decorating, sidewalk chalking, equipment and service dog demonstrations, a nature mandala, bubble blowing, games, music, and much more. Find out about adaptive summer programs across the state!
Please pre-register, especially if you need an accommodation or would like to try adaptive equipment or go cycling. You can pre-register online, or by calling Teri at (413) 461-7126.
When requesting accommodations, please allow at least two weeks (14 days) advance notice. Last minute requests will be accepted, but we may be unable to fulfill the request.
Pre-registration & Special Accommodations
Pre-registration is highly recommended especially for equipment usage and special requests such as an ASL interpreter or other accommodations.
Two Ways to Pre-Register:
1. On-line
2. Or Call Teri at (413) 461-7126
Family-Friendly, Accessible, and Inclusive Activities:
Cycling with an assortment of adaptive cycles
Adaptive pickleball
Face painting, kite decorating, and sidewalk chalking
Adaptive golf and other equipment demonstrations
Great Dane service dog demonstrations
A nature mandala and lawn games
Music, bubble blowing, snacks, and more….
* Smokey Bear will be visiting the fair, too!
Exhibitors include:
All Out Adventures
Bike-On
Boston Fencing Club
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Community Boating
Community Rowing
DCR Forest Fire Control and Smokey Bear
DCR Interpreters
Discovery Museum
Gnome Surf
Golf for All
Harbro Auto and Action Trackchair
Institute for Human Centered Design
Learners at the Center
Maya Gold River Arts
Mass Audubon-Metro West & Ipswich
MBTA Mobility Center
Massachusetts ParaGolfers Association
Northeast Passage
The Playful Pelican
Service Dog Project
SMILE Mass
Unspoken Images Photography
Waypoint Adventure
Webster Water Ski Collective
Pre-registration is highly recommended, especially for use of equipment.
Join us rain or shine [call 617 626-1294 for recorded status in case of severe weather] and enjoy the accessible recreation fair, cool off in the spray pool and use the playground located in park as well.
The UAP provides recreational accessibility to Massachusetts’ park facilities for individuals with disabilities, their families and friends. For persons with disabilities, free use of accessible equipment and staff assistance are available.
The program offers accessible cycling, boating, hiking, birdwatching, letterboxing, fishing and horseback riding programs in the summer and fall, as well as adaptive winter activities in January through March at various state and urban park facilities.
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1100 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA, 02134 map
Herter Park/Artesani Playground in Brighton.
1255 Soldiers Field Rd. Brighton, MA 02135
Parking: Free public parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. There will be an accessible drop off and pick up spot at the event entrance.
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