Springfield, Missouri offers a variety of attractions and activities suitable for individuals with diverse mobility needs. Our community has taken great strides to ensure that everyone can fully participate in and enjoy its vibrant cultural scene. Whether you're exploring with a wheelchair or stroller, Springfield has a range of inclusive venues that cater to all. Let's take a closer look at some of the best wheelchair-friendly and stroller-friendly attractions and activities Springfield has to offer.
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Springfield's Dickerson Park Zoo is a must-visit destination for animal lovers of all ages. The zoo has made significant efforts to ensure accessibility, providing paved pathways throughout the exhibits. Wheelchair and stroller users can navigate effortlessly while enjoying up-close encounters with a diverse range of wildlife. Wheelchairs and strollers are available to rent.
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Escape into the tranquility of nature at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. This expansive park offers accessible trails, a plethora of vibrant garden spaces, picnic areas, fountain areas, and play pods. With its paved paths and abundant natural beauty, this park is a delightful destination for families with wheelchair and stroller users.
Please note: some areas of the gardens have gravel pathways and may have some accessibility limitations.
For an interactive and educational experience, head to the Discovery Center. This hands-on science center offers numerous exhibits and activities suitable for all ages and abilities. The facility is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring wide hallways, ramps, and elevators. Visitors can enjoy exploring various scientific concepts through engaging displays, making it an inclusive destination for families and individuals with disabilities.
Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
Explore immersive habitats that entertain and educate the whole family! Wonders of Wildlife is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly with elevators available throughout the facility. Scooters, wheelchairs, and strollers are available to rent.
Experience a taste of farm life at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park. The park offers wheelchair-friendly paths, allowing visitors to explore barns and animal exhibits.
Rent an accessible bicycle at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park!
Three accessible bicycles designed for individuals with disabilities are available for free check-out at the Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park gift shop.
Call in advance to ensure availability at (417) 837-5949.
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Begin your journey by exploring the remarkable underground wonders at Fantastic Caverns. This accessible attraction allows visitors to tour the caverns comfortably in a wheelchair. The guided tram ride takes you through the magnificent chambers, highlighting the stunning rock formations while providing an informative and engaging experience for all.
Click HERE for a list of Wheelchair Accessible Trails Around Springfield
Park Board Accessible Recreation
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board encourages participation by everyone in all activities. If you have a disability and need activity modification to participate, contact the Springfield-Greene County Park Board at (417) 864-1049. Please call at least one week prior to the date of participation. The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will work with individuals to meet their needs and enable them to participate.
Springfield embraces inclusivity by providing a wide range of wheelchair-friendly and stroller-friendly attractions and activities for all families to enjoy. The community's commitment to accessibility ensures that individuals of all abilities can explore and enjoy its cultural, natural, and recreational offerings. Whether you're discovering underground wonders, encountering wildlife, or immersing yourself in nature, Springfield welcomes all, embracing the spirit of inclusivity and ensuring that everyone can create lasting memories in the Queen City of the Ozarks.
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Macaroni KID Springfield is a free local events calendar, weekly newsletter, and website focused on family-friendly events and resources in the Greater Springfield, Missouri area. We gather all the local family-friendly events and activities happening in Springfield so you can find them all in one place!
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