Accessible Travel
Plan your barrier-free vacation to Battle Creek and beyond! Here in Calhoun County, we’re dedicated to providing an inclusive experience for all. Discover accessible attractions, sensory-friendly activities, and a warm, welcoming community.
Inclusive Attractions
Discover tons of accessible-friendly attractions across Calhoun County.
Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek offers paved and wide pathways, and wagons, wheelchairs, and mobility scooter rentals are available to rent. Plus, thanks to their partnership with KultureCity, sensory bags and weighted lap pads are available for guests who need them.
If you’re in Battle Creek in the summertime, enjoy a sensory-friendly experience during Full Blast Recreation Center’s Sensory Hour at Flash Flood Outdoor Water Park. Every Monday from 10-11 a.m., families can play at the park without the distractions of music or flashing lights. The water park is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
At ANYbodies Playground in Battle Creek’s Bailey Park, kids of all abilities can play together on barrier-free equipment and freely explore wheelchair-accessible pathways.
The Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum in Albion is also fully accessible by wheelchair, with elevator access from the ground level. Plus, this attraction provides sensory-friendly backpacks equipped with sunglasses, a timer, a fidget cube, and sound-muffling headphones to help every child enjoy their visit.
Nestled between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Fort Custer Recreation Area is expanding accessibility with the addition of a versatile track chair that’s available to borrow free of charge. This innovative chair, capable of navigating trails, snow, sand, and shallow water, will allow visitors with mobility limitations to explore the park's natural beauty.
