Visitors with Disabilities

Learn more and get involved in OSMP's project to improve and increase trail access - follow this link.

Learn how to use the RTD bus system! Take the Bus to OSMP

The City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks department recognizes the importance of providing a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. Many trails, parking areas, shelters and facilities on OSMP already meet accessibility guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Others are being retrofitted every year as staff and budget constraints allow.

ADA guidelines figure heavily in the design of new structures, trails and facilities. In 2000, OSMP co-published a guide book for people with disabilities,  Boulder Area Accessible Trails and Natural Sites. Download a copy by clicking here (2.54 MB).

The trails and natural sites in this guide book should be accessible to the average wheelchair, walker or scooter user. Twenty-one sites and twenty-two trails are covered in detail in the guide book. We describe each location in  terms of its natural and cultural history attractions, available facilities like bathrooms and accessible picnic areas, and analyze its difficulty of access. We also supply a fold out color map of each site. We hope you find the guide useful, and welcome your comments for upcoming editions.

More Visitor Links

»Trail Maps
»Trail Descriptions
»Visiting with Dogs
»Rules and Regulations
»Wildlife Closures
»Leave No Trace on Open Space

Last Updated on Monday, 28 September 2009 08:33