ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding its all-terrain wheelchair program, deploying 10 new Trackchair® STs at eight new State Park locations. 23 Trackchairs® are now available at 24 Minnesota State Parks, helping people of all abilities explore Minnesota’s incredible beauty.

Minnesota’s all-terrain wheelchair program expansion is funded by the Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) initiative. Get Out MORE is a historic, one-time investment of $150 million to help ensure Minnesotans of all abilities and interests enjoy a world-class recreation system, whichever outdoor experience they choose. The initiative includes $35.4 million for more than 100 access and accessibility projects throughout the state, including $1 million for adaptive equipment such as Trackchairs®, accessible hunting blinds, and supporting infrastructure.

“We’re thrilled to expand the track chair program and open up even more of Minnesota’s incredible outdoor spaces to people of all abilities,” said DNR Parks and Trails Division Director Ann Pierce. “The research is clear, spending time in nature provides significant health and wellness benefits to people. Providing adaptive equipment like the all-terrain track chairs brings valuable outdoor experiences to more Minnesotans and visitors.”

Below is a list of new Trackchair® State Park locations:

• Fort Snelling (Two Trackchairs® Available)
• Jay Cooke
• Lake Shetek
• Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine
• Mille Lacs Kathio
• Moose Lake
• Rice Lake
• William O’Brien (Two Trackchairs® Available)
• Big Bog, Hayes Lake, Lake Bronson & Zippel Bay (Shared Trackchair)

To ensure a track chair is available when they visit, people can make a reservation at mndnr.gov/reservations. To view all the State Park locations visit our database of public-use Trackchairs® at TrackchairFinder.com

About ATZ Manufacturing
ATZ Manufacturing is a second-generation, family-owned business based in Marshall, Minnesota. Formerly known as Action Manufacturing, we’ve evolved into ATZ Manufacturing to better reflect our commitment to custom solutions using our innovative track system. Since 2009, the Trackchair® has reshaped possibilities and expanded the world of thousands of individuals living with mobility impairments. ATZ Manufacturing has become a leader in engineering innovative mobility and utility products. We are passionate about creating custom solutions from A to Z.