June 9th · 1–7pm
Adaptive Sports & Accessibility Open House
Try zip lining, wheel luge, rock climbing, archery, hiking, and yard games with adaptive equipment and a team ready to help — no experience or pass required.
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Adventure For Everyone
Ability shouldn't stand between anyone and a day outdoors. This open house gives guests of all abilities the chance to try our adaptive summer activities and explore our accessible trails alongside our trained staff — at no cost and with no obligation.
Open House Details
Location
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park (located inside Muskegon State Park), 462 Scenic Drive, Muskegon, MI 49445
When
Tuesday, June 9th, 1–7pm — drop in anytime
Activities
Zip line, wheel luge, rock climbing, archery, hiking, and yard games, each available with adaptive equipment and hands-on assistance
Cost
It's free to attend, and you don't need a pass to join us.
Waiver and Registration
Register ahead of time so we can plan our equipment and staffing around you. Every participant needs a signed waiver — if you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs for you — and we'll send it your way as soon as you register.
Accessibility At Muskegon Luge
Our Park is built with accessibility in mind — widened pathways and ramps at the lodge, plus a packed dolomite surface on hiking trails and around the lodge for wheelchair use. We also keep equipment on hand, including an all-terrain track chair and an accessible UTV with a pull-down ramp and wheelchair tie-downs, to help guests move between venues throughout the Park.
Through adaptive equipment and hands-on adjustments, our trained staff can open up any of our activities to guests of any ability, working with each participant to find the approach that fits them best.
Community Partners
This event wouldn't be possible without organizations who share our commitment to accessible recreation. Our partners are donating time, expertise, and adaptive equipment to help make the day happen.
Take A Look At How We've Adapted Our Activities
Offered year-round
All-Terrain Track Chair
Our track chair can go anywhere in the State Park, from beach sand to hiking trails. We'll have six on hand and free to use during the event, on trails that are groomed and marked for accessibility.
See Trail Map
Offered April – October
Adaptive Luge
Guests without lower body mobility can steer a sled using a set of reins, and we've adapted our communication for visitors with visual or hearing impairments. Available on both our ice track and our wheel luge track.
Adaptive Luge on mLive
Offered April – October
Adaptive Archery
We provide beginner instruction with a lightweight compound bow, along with equipment that adapts the bow for guests with limited mobility or visual impairments.
Offered April – October
Adaptive Zip Line
An "easy seat" supports guests without lower body mobility as they zip down the line. We use a modified UTV to reach the top of the dune and our "RALF" pulley system to hoist those unable to climb stairs.
Adaptive Zip Line on FOX17 News
Offered April – October
Adaptive Rock Climbing
Our climbing wall stands 38 feet tall with three sides. Guests with limited mobility can pull themselves up or be hoisted by an assistant, and we have staff on hand to help climbers with visual impairments.
Offered year-round
Mobility At The Park
An ATV fitted with a wheelchair ramp and tie-downs helps us move guests to the top of the zip line and around the Park throughout the day.
Background
In 2009 we partnered with the Michigan DNR to build our accessible hiking trail system, the Lost Lake lookout platform, and our accessible wheel luge track, funded by a $700,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation's Access to Recreation program. A $300,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund followed in 2019, funding our adaptive zip line and canopy tour.
We keep investing in this work — bringing in industry professionals to train our staff on communication and adaptive equipment, because there's no single approach that works for everyone. Our process starts with an open conversation about what you'd like to try, so we can figure out together how to make it happen.
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Join Us For The Open House
There's no pass to buy and no cost to attend — just register ahead of time so we can prepare for the best possible experience.
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