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Accessibility at Oregon State Parks

Oregon State Parks is committed to improving access to its facilities, programs, and services so more people can enjoy Oregon’s natural and cultural resources.

We are actively working to identify and remove barriers, improve accessibility information, and apply accessibility standards to future park projects.

Plan Your Visit

We are improving accessibility information across park webpages to help visitors plan trips that meet their needs.

You can:
•    Find accessibility details and photos on individual park pages 
•    Learn about accessible features such as parking, restrooms, trails, and campsites 
•    Contact park staff with specific accessibility questions 

Start here:
•    Find a Park
•    Accessible Travel Information

If you have questions about a specific park or accessibility feature, please contact us before your visit. You can contact each park directly from their webpage, or contact our Park Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or by email at park.info@oprd.oregon.gov

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ADA Transition Plan and Progress

The ADA Transition Plan identifies barriers to access in parks and park programs and provides a roadmap for removing them over time.

What we’ve done:
•    Surveyed 273 park facilities 
•    Identified 4,800+ accessibility barriers 
•    Trained park staff statewide on accessibility evaluation and compliance

What we’re doing:
•    Prioritizing barriers based on safety, use, and visitor impact 
•    Completing low-complexity fixes through park operations 
•    Integrating larger improvements into maintenance and capital projects 
•    Tracking and reporting progress statewide

View the ADA Transition Plan

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Accessibility Design Standards

OPRD developed Accessibility Design Standards to guide new and renovated park projects.

These standards:
•    Improve consistency across parks 
•    Address common accessibility barriers 
•    Support accessible and inclusive recreation experiences

House Bill 2171 directed OPRD to establish statewide standards for recreation facilities and apply them to future projects.

View Accessibility Design Standards:
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Request information in an Alternate Format

Oregon State Parks is committed to providing information in accessible formats upon request.

If you need information in an alternate format, we can help.
You may request:
•    Large print 
•    Audio
•    Braille
•    Digital copy

Request an Alternate Format:

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Contacts

Accessibility Questions
Helena Kesch, ADA Coordinator
503-881-4637
helena.kesch@oprd.oregon.gov


Contacts

Accessibility

Helena Kesch, ADA Coordinator, 503-881-4637
For questions related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility in Oregon state parks or the OPRD Transition Plan.

Belonging, Equity and Engagement (BEE)

Kaileigh Westermann-Lewis, BEE Coordinator

Resources

2025-2027 Belonging, Equity, and Engagement Action Plan

2021 ADA Transition Plan

2025-2027 OPRD Affirmative Action Plan


Accessible Travel Locations in Oregon


Oregon Accessibility Travel Guide features Beaver Creek at Brian Booth State Park

Access Recreation
Travel Oregon – Accessible Travel
Oregon Coast Visitors Association