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Oct 29, 2024
The completely wheelchair accessible Hellcat Trail is awesome. It is about 1 mile long, with views to the bay side and then to the ocean. The parking was easy on a fall weekend. Along with my whee… Full review by abh345678
Oct 18, 2024
Drove to the Lighthouse and Plum Island beach. Walked along beach and over to next beach beautiful views. Then drove to the Hellcat Board walk. It is just where the paved road ends and dirt road begi… Full review by JoliveB
Oct 7, 2024
The volunteer made sure we saw the short film on the different domains of the park and the birds and animals that inhabit each area. It was only 10 minutes in duration but kept your attention and a… Full review by Beverly W
Im interested in visiting Parker river with my little girl! However, she has cerebral palsy and her primary mobility is by wheel chair. I've viewed many photos and it looks as though there are stairs in areas even though its listed as accessible. My question 8s how accessible is it, and if there are specific trails we should take? If so, how does one obtain a map or information on accessibility?
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I think that she would love it but definitely going on the sand /beach in a wheelchair would be difficult. Some of the paths would be ok but sandy paths would be dificult. Some of …
I think that she would love it but definitely going on the sand /beach in a wheelchair would be difficult. Some of the paths would be ok but sandy paths would be dificult. Some of the viewing areas are to just pull off of the road,which in your case would be fine. I hope she has a great time.
What building is the reading nook in? We have stayed several times and never seen it! Looks like a great spot!
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Not sure of the location of the reading nook, but we walked every trail in the park except the Bird Blind trail as the small parking lot was always full. I think the reading nook may …
Not sure of the location of the reading nook, but we walked every trail in the park except the Bird Blind trail as the small parking lot was always full. I think the reading nook may be located at the park headquarters and visitors center located before the main park entrance. It's a large building with a classroom, auditorium and library. Below is the information that my help you. The refuge headquarters and visitor center is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA, 01950. Phone: (978) 465-5753. General email address: parkerriver@fws.gov.
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