Historic Charlton Park has been selected to receive a $10,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The funding will offset the purchase of an all-terrain wheelchair (track chair) to provide access to Charlton Park's grounds and trails for visitors that use mobility devices and wheelchairs. 

 

The park will also embrace opportunities to loan the track chair to other units of local government to make their programming welcoming and accessible. “The purchase of the track chair will promote health and wellness for the Barry County community with a specific focus on a portion of the population that is often overlooked. Sharing this resource with other community organizations will allow for greater reach and usage,” said Dan Patton, Barry County Parks director. Action Trackchairs are also in use at Michigan DNR state parks and recreation areas.

 

There will be no charge to use the track chair, but reservations will be required. Fundraising is ongoing to cover the remaining cost, but Charlton Park anticipates accepting the first reservations this summer 2025.

 

Learn more about the project by visiting https://www.charltonpark.org/news_events/current-projects.html.

 

The Barry Community Foundation provides grant funding for projects that positively impact the lives of Barry County residents and make positive, sustainable change. 

 

For additional information or questions about HCP, please call 269-945-3775 or email info@charltonpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is located north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, and is part of the Barry County Parks system.