Best Accessible Places Archives - Nature: Accessible for All

The NJ Forest Resource Center Jackson, NJ is truly an amazing place as we celebrate the continued efforts to make the spaces more accessible for the entire community to enjoy and learn about the natural significance of New Jersey’s great outdoors.

The recently revitalized quarter-mile Sensory Awareness Trail at the DEP’s Forest Resource Education Center in Jackson, Ocean County, where visitors of all abilities may use multiple senses to explore forest and habitat along the out-and-back route.

Sensory Awareness Trail upgrades, also include an improved permeable surface and an upgraded guide rope for visitors with visual impairments, with wooden markers identifying interpretive exhibits, benches and a new trailhead kiosk provides information on the trail’s accessible features.

The team that came together to make this project come to fruition is a truly magnificent group from Pinelands Alliance, NJFS Nursery, the private sector, NJ State Parks, NJFS FREC, and the Office of Communications, Interpretation and Education. We look forward to more of this type of expanded partnerships in the future!

You can view the full new release – NJDEP| News Releases | Sherrill Administration Invites Public to Participate in National Trails Day Events This Saturday, June 6 (26/P028)

The Monmouth County Department of Health & Human Services Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veteran Services provides a great resource for individuals with disabilities looking for opportunities to enjoy the summer fun at the beach with their – Accessible Beach Guide – Welcome To Monmouth County, New Jersey

In this guide, information on accessible beaches, walkways, ramps, parking, and surf chair availability, as well as beach fees, lifeguard hours, and amenities, is readily available.

The guide is organized alphabetically by town and provides municipal phone numbers and websites for updated information. Please note that information in this guide is subject to change. It is recommended to check the municipality’s website or call before you visit to verify the information.

The Ocean County Office for Individuals with Disabilities provides a great resource for individuals with disabilities looking for opportunities to enjoy the summer fun at the beach with their –Accessible Beach Guide 2026

In this guide, information on accessible beaches, walkways, ramps, parking, and surf chair availability, as well as beach fees, lifeguard hours, and amenities, is readily available.

If you have any questions or would like to request hard copies, you may contact Sean Wright at swright@co.ocean.nj.us

Since the beginning of 2023 Pinelands Alliance’s Nature Accessible for All has made it part of our mission to offer inclusive nature programming. These educational programs include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for events ranging from Pinelands 101 – Native Plant and Wildlife, Local History, and Birding programs.

David Matthau reporter for WHYY sat down with Sean Kane Holland, Access Nature Disability Advocate with Pinelands Alliance and past participants to learn more about these fantastic programs for the entire family.

Read the full story here – Birding events for those with reduced mobility – WHYY

Celebrate Trails Day, the annual springtime celebration of America’s trails led by Rails to Trails Conservancy, is coming up on Saturday April 25! Events will be taking place in communities across New Jersey, including Blairstown, Cranford, Somerville, West Windsor, and Camden, with local partners hosting walks, rides, and community gatherings on their trails.

Find an event near you. Explore the map of events.

Hello All,

April 25th is National Trails Day. The Nature Accessible for All campaign would like to highlight inclusive and accessible opportunities for this year’s Trails Day promoted by the Rails to Trails Conservancy.

This is part of a regional effort to highlight the importance of trails for transportation, recreation, and community development.

This is a great opportunity for community interaction and engagement as well as meeting local decision-makers, potential partners, and stakeholders to experience trail projects firsthand and build momentum around priority projects in your area.

You can use this map to help you locate events happening close to you.