Accessibility
LC Nature Park believes Nature should be accessible for all. We strive to provide a safe and comfortable experience for all guests. If you have additional questions, please call 260-999-3153 or email info@lcnaturepark.org.
Getting to and around LC Nature Park
Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Mills Education Center has ADA doors, a lift, and handicap accessible restrooms.
All trails at the park are gravel or dirt. The trails around the Mills Education Center are wheelchair accessible. The rest of the trails at the park have steep hills and rough terrain. The main loop from the Mills Education Center through the Dune Forest and back is 1.3 miles.
Restrooms
There are handicap restrooms located in the lower level of the Mills Education Center. The lower level is accessible via a lift.
At Trillium Fest and National Bison Day, there will be handicap accessible port-a-jons located throughout the park.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome at the Mills Education Center. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.
Pets, emotional support, therapy, comfort and companion dogs, and dogs in training are not considered service dogs under the guidelines of the ADA.
No animals are allowed near the fences or outside of the area around the MEC due to the wild bison and elk. Our animals are skittish and display wild behavior, and it is unsafe for unknown animals to be near them.
Social Narratives
Social narratives are resource guides for individuals with cognitive disabilities and are useful as pre-visit guides to the park. The social narratives highlight what visitors may encounter while visiting LC Nature Park. View and download LC Nature Park’s social narratives.
Safari Bus
The LC Nature Park Safari Bus takes visitors around the enclosure. It is a more accessible option for visitors who cannot make the hike. Please note the following.
The safari bus requires a slight step up into the vehicle. We have a step stool to help those who might need it, but there is no ramp or lift at this time.
Wheelchairs do not fit in the safari bus. We are working on a wheelchair option, but do not have one at this time.
The safari bus is not fully enclosed. There are half doors on each side of the bus and an overhead roof.
The safari bus holds up to 10 adult guests. The standard tour is approximately an hour long.
During Trillium Fest and National Bison Day, the safari bus is usually reserved for those with accessibility needs. We ask that it only be used by those who need it so that we can best accommodate all of our visitors.