State Parks

Wed 2019-05-29 9:00pm 60m

ParkChat

EverybodysNPs

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Q4: How do you find accessibility and diversity in state parks compared to national parks (availability to people with disabilities, people of different socio-economics, accessibility by different forms of transportation…)? #ParkChat #everybodysnationalparks

0:20:05

mjn126

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs A4. I think accessibility is much better at the state park level. at least from what I've seen in my limited adventures. Far more paved paths and much closer to a more diverse population. Heck, we have several right here in or near the DFW metroplex. #ParkChat

0:21:32

NatlParkPodcast

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A4: It depends drastically on the state. Some states are phenomenal about this - usually the ones who have upgraded most of their parks in the last decade or two. New Mexico, Indiana, Alabama, and Louisiana come to mind. #ParkChat https://t.co/iPSCfcOPan

0:21:42

naturetechfam

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs #parkchat A4 it seems that in SD there are more paved trails or partially paved, lots of boat ramps, easy a Ed's, and tons of tourists for diversity!

0:22:09

RCGibby73

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs A4: Our State Parks in Texas can be found in all environments, providing access for all. Cedar Hill State Park is smack between Dallas and Fort Worth. And the amenities for those with disabilities is tremendous as well. #ParkChat

0:22:34

wander_filled

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A4 At least with out local state parks and Kennesaw Mtn NB and Chattahoochee NRA, I would say they are pretty comparable. #parkchat

0:23:04

ParksandPoints

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs A4) We have found it varies greatly by state, but none really seems to match the #NPS efforts. We'd love to hear about states that are exceeding at this! #ParkChat

0:23:07

billbrokob

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs A4: Plenty of diversity. Not certain about accessibility, since I usually in the wilder sections #ParkChat

0:23:34

unconpeace

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A4 I must have heard at least 20 languages being spoken last time I was at Bear Mountain @NYstateparks. And the trail to Breakneck Ridge in Hudson Highlands SP even has its own Metro North stop! #ParkChat

0:26:10

EverybodysNPs

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RT @NatlParkPodcast: A4: It depends drastically on the state. Some states are phenomenal about this - usually the ones who have upgraded mo…

0:26:33

t_jh2009

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs A4) I've found that the accessibility & diversity varies from park to park in the State systems just like the NPS. In some parks they're meeting the standards while others are exceeding them to meet their visitors needs. #ParkChat

0:26:40

EverybodysNPs

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RT @RCGibby73: @EverybodysNPs A4: Our State Parks in Texas can be found in all environments, providing access for all. Cedar Hill State Par…

0:27:47

e_terren

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs A4. Accessibility is improving. Some of the better facilities I've seen are found in county parks. #parkchat

0:30:17

misskimmy13

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A4. Many are upgrading and adding in things to help even with strollers and little ones. #parkchat

0:31:45

carfreerunner

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replying to @EverybodysNPs @EverybodysNPs A4 As far as I know you pretty much need to drive to get to Indiana state parks. Falls of Ohio is in Louisville area and you can walk there from Louisville, Kentucky (unless bridge access has changed). Some parks you can bicycle to. Ouabache near Bluffton comes to mind. #parkchat

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