Shaker Lakes All People’s Trail
Visitors have explored Shaker’s whimsical and fully accessible walkway since 1983. “It’s always been a part of the culture,” says Tania Younkin, director of marketing and community engagement at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. “Nature should be all-inclusive and be available to everyone.” Spot wildlife from the ADA-accessible boardwalk’s wide observation points. The one-third-mile trail goes over Doan Brook and looks out at the Lower Shaker Lake. Join for guided bird walks, which include a sign language interpreter once a month. shakerlakes.org
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Dive into the history of Ohio’s captivating landscapes on the lengthy Towpath Trail. Begin alone or in a guided group at the Ira Trailhead, and head to the popular Beaver Marsh or historic Hunt House. Or, take a tandem Bike and Hike ride for the visually impaired, provided by a partnership between the national park and the Cleveland Sight Center. The Sight Center installed a braille version of the park’s map, an audio description station and tactile play elements at the Hunt House. ohioanderiecanalway.com
Edgewater Beach and Park
Laze along the lake in a first-come, first-served all-terrain beach wheelchair — featuring two balloon wheels with 360-degree casters to move across the sand. A boardwalk and Mobi-mat system let guests with disabilities get up close to the water. The minimally sloped Lower Edgewater Loop circles the lower portion of the park and beach house, where you can find accessible restrooms and parking. Paratransit services can be scheduled through the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. clevelandmetroparks.com
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