Forest Preserves – Climb, Kayak, and Hikes

The Forest Preserves prides itself as a
place for people of all abilities. Join us
to learn how to climb, kayak and move
along unpaved trails with our adaptive
equipment, including our new GRIT
Freedom Chairs.

 

Adaptive Kayaking
Tuesday, May 20
Camp Bullfrog Lake
11 am–1 pm: Instructional training
2–5 pm: Practice paddling and trail walk

Thursday, May 22
Thatcher Pond
1–3 pm: Instructional training
4–7 pm: Practice paddling and trail walk

Nature IS Accessible-Drop In
Wednesday, May 21
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
10 am–2 pm: Special Event

Adaptive Climbing
Friday, May 23
Camp Sullivan
11 am–1 pm: Instructional training
3–6 pm: Climbing wall practice and GRIT
Freedom Chair trail walks

Dates & Times
Location

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, South 2nd Street, Springfield, IL, USA

Ages
  • Children (Ages 0-12)
  • Teens (Ages 13-19)
  • Adults (Ages 20-64)
  • Seniors (Ages 65+)

Our Other Events

Prep Junior Golden Eagles Basketball Practice

Saturday, Mar 7th, 2026 9:00am

Luther Urban Mission Initiative, 8242 N Granville Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Sports

Basketball

Rugby Practice

Friday, Mar 6th, 2026 5:30pm

Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School, 9501 W Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI 53227

Sports

Rugby

Adaptive Rock Climbing Program

Saturday, Mar 14th, 2026 10:30am

Rocksport Climbing Gym, 10901 Plantside Drive, Louisville, KY 40299

Sports

Rock Climbing

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