US EditionFree 'track chairs' to increase accessibility at Indiana state parks
Indiana State Parks now offer 45 free electric track chairs funded by a $1 million grant, allowing visitors with limited mobility to access rugged trails and terrain.
- Indiana DNR announced 45 track chairs will be distributed statewide, with Jeremy Warriner taking the inaugural ride at Fort Harrison State Park on March 17, 2026.
- The $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. funded 45 new chairs, supplementing about a dozen existing devices and 13 powered mobility chairs, Indiana DNR said.
- All-Terrain electric chairs feature an eight-hour charge, about 20 years lifespan, and were delivered in two waves: first half last week, second half shipped on Tuesday by ATZ Manufacturing.
- Brandt Baughman, Director of Indiana State Parks, said 'These track chairs will be available to use at no additional cost for our guests,' and parks will offer reservations by phone/online on a first-come, first-served basis while park staff receive training.
- Indiana's rollout positions the state as a national leader in accessibility, with all parks now offering at least one track chair, according to Indiana DNR said; 'Many of us tell ourselves these lies when we acquire disabilities that we're not going to be able to do those things again,' Warriner said.
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Indiana State Parks introduce 'all-terrain' mobility chair
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State Parks will now offer visitors with limited mobility the chance to explore more trails with a state-of-the-art track chair coming to all Indiana State Parks. According to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a track chair is an "all-terrain, electric-powered wheelchair that helps [...]
Track Chairs Coming to State Parks
(Photo: Indiana Department of Natural Resources) (Statewide) – Visitors to Indiana State Parks with limited mobility will soon have a free tool available to help them get outside and explore trails. State-of-the art track chairs are coming to all Indiana State Parks. “Nature is for everyone, and that includes the ability to enjoy the scenic trails at Indiana State Parks,” said Governor Mike Braun. “By making at least one-track chair available at
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