Visit all our Accessible Parks and Recreation Facilities in Whistler.

You can learn how to Nordic Sit-Ski, Swim, Kayak and Hand Cycle plus a whole lot more. Take part in various Accessible Recreation Activities around Whistler just like everyone else. Find all the information you need to access all the Whistler's Public Parks and the Recreation Centre along with Whistler Adaptive Programs and Mountain Access information from Whistler Blackcomb.

Whistler's Valley Trial system is relatively flat from the Meadows Park Sports Centre to Alta Lake and back. It is ideal for your own Bikes, Scooters, Handcycles or Wheel Chairs and Walkers or Tandem Bikes and Mountain Bikes for easy riding abilities.

Visit the Whistler Meadow Parks Sports Centre, Accessible Public Parks in Whistler (Winter), Access Public Parks (Summer), Whistler Valley Trail System for your Handcyles, Bikes, Walkers, Scooters Mobility Aids. Whistler Adaptive Sports Programs and Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Access Information.

Don't forget to visit our Winter Tour Adventures Recreation Guide for the Disabled for some great Thrill Seekers Adventurers

Whistler Meadow Park Sports Centre

Has elevator access to the weight room and stretching area, located on the 2nd floor. The entrance to the Aquatic Centre and Arena is located on the main floor. The lap pool is accessible by a chair lift that will assist you in getting in and out.

The Hockey Arena is limited in seating access but has ramps for wheel chair bound spectators which is almost if not better than the normal seats. CLICK ON AN IMAGE BELOW to see all the great facilities the Sports Centre has to offer..

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The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Recreation Guide All these Recreation Activities are Self Guided
RMOW Recreation Home	Mobility Restricted	Hard of Hearing	Deaf Friendly	Visually Impaired	Blind	Developmental Disabilities	Season
Indoor Swimming	Chair Lift			Ask For Orientation	Ask For Orientation	With Guide	Year Round
Weight Room				Ask For Orientation	Ask For Orientation	N/A	Year Round
Squash / Racket Ball	N/A			N/A	N/A	N/A	Year Round
Skating	Please Read Below			With Your Own Assistant	N/A	With Your Own Assistant	Year Round
Adult Drop in Hockey	N/A			N/A	N/A	N/A	Year Round
Summer Recreation Activities Whistler Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Swimming	Access Ramp Via Alta Lake			With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	Summer
Outdoor Tennis				N/A	N/A	N/A	Summer
Roller Blading on Valley Trail	N/A			With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	N/A	Summer
Walks, Hiking & Jogging	For Hiking Please Contact WASP			With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	Summer
Mountain Biking & Hand Cycling	Hand Cycles Please Contact WASP			Tandem Bike Rentals	Tandem Bike Rentals	N/A	Summer
Winter Recreation Activates Parks & Recreation
Nordic Sit Skiing Nordic Skiing	Contact WASP			With Guide Or Contact WASP	With Guide Or Contact WASP	N/A	Winter
Snow Shoeing	N/A			With Guide Or Contact WASP	With Guide Or Contact WASP	N/A	Winter

Wheelchair's on the Ice Surface are permitted as long as the person in the wheelchair is accompanied by an adult, the tires on the wheelchair are wiped clean prior to entering on to the ice surface. Wheelchair participants are encouraged to wear a helmet, while on the ice.

Sledge's are welcomed on the ice, at this time sledges are unavailable to rent. Helmets are available at no cost. For more information on Sledge Skating and Hockey please contact Cerebral Palsy Sports Association at CP Sports. For Sledge Hockey bookings please contact Whistler Parks and Recreation.

Skate Rentals are also available at the Meadow Park Sports Centre at small cost and helmet rentals are free.

Snow Shoeing can be done at many of Whistler Public Parks but you will have to bring your own gear and a Guide to assist you if needed.

Weight & Cardio Room Orientation for the Visual Impaired and Blind should include; an overview of Weight & Cardio Training Area, Machines Available, Changing Rooms and Water Fountain Locations.

Orientation should be available to all upon request along with General Facilities Available such as changing rooms, washrooms and weight room plus Pool and Skating area.

Tandem Bike Rentals are available from Spicy Sports. Please contact them for more information these are single bikes with dual seating,

Please note that the Resort Municipality of Whistler does not rent out bikes. Bikes can be rented at various locations throughout Whistler, public access is free for all trail systems run by the RMOW.

For Hand Cycles rentals please contact Whistler Adaptive Sports Program for more information.

For more information on self guided recreation options and tips for the physically challenged please visit one of the links below.

Act Now BC for the Physically Challenged is a BC Government initiative to promote and support physical activity for the disabled and provides great tips on healthy living for everyone.

Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability promotes inclusion and active living lifestyles of persons with disabilities by facilitating communication and collaboration among organizations, agencies and individuals.

Accessible Public Parks in Whistler "Winter".

Lost Lake is the only Accessible Winter Park that is groomed for Nordic Sit-Sking and Cross Country Skiing operating both during the day and at Night. Nicklaus North trails only operates during the day time but are also groomed.

The Lost Lake Cross Country trail system offers over 32 kilometers of groomed and track set trails that meander through Lost Lake Park and through the Chateau Whistler and Nicklaus North golf courses. A cozy log hut perched on the shores of Lost Lake offers a sheltered stop along the way. There is also an extensive network of snowshoe trails.

Find more information at the The Resort Municipality of Whistler Cross Country Trail Guide.

Access Whistler's Public Parks in the "Summer".

Whistler has some great Public Parks & Trails to enjoy and use at no cost. They all host beautiful views and landscaping.

Parks can be booked for activities, gatherings and weddings.

Rainbow Park has a wheelchair access ramp into Alta Lake. The ramp is located just next to the dock and beach area' it's safe to wheel down as the ramp is built on a concrete platform and contains a railing for those requesting assistance.

Meadow Park is accessible to all but does not have ramp access to the River of Golden Dreams. It is the start of the Valley Trail System heading to Rainbow Park on a relatively flat surface that is good for scooters and hand cycles as well as for Walkers and kids on bikes.

Lost lake is accessible by wheel chair via the parking lot or by local bus which runs daily through the Summer months. It has a great little lake to swim in but does not have a wheel chair access ramp like Rainbow Park. Most of the surrounding trails at Lost Lake are Dirt and not recommended for your Scooters or for Wheel Chairs or Walkers. Although there is Public Transit Bus Shuttle Service that takes you right to a paved path during the Summer months to access the lake which is recommended for those types of mobility aids. There is no Bus Transportation to Lost Lake in the Winter months.

Please note that not all Public Transit buses are Accessible at this point in time.

Spruce Grove is baseball central in Whistler! The park has 3 ball fields with accessible facilities for the disabled and a snack bar which is open during ball games. The Park is fully accessible to Wheel Chairs and Walkers as well as Scooters and a Valley Trail system starts at the end of the Park

The large sized parks are Rainbow Park, Lost Lake Park, and Meadow Park.

Summer Only Outdoor Tennis Courts are located at the following locations and are first come first serve basis.

• Meadow Park has 2 courts located behind the Meadow Park Sports Centre
• White Gold has 1 court near the Lost Lake Trial Start.
• Tapley's Farm has 2 courts located at the end of Easy Street behind the play ground area.  
• Millar's Pond has 2 courts.
• Emerald Park has 1 court.
• Alpha Lake has 1 court.

For Wheel Chair Tennis Information please visit BC Wheel Chair Sports.

Please note, the Valley Trail is not accessible during the Winter months as it is not groomed or cleared of snow.

Like to try a Hand Cycle and get on the Valley Trail? Handcycles can be rented from Whistler Adaptive Sports Program and Tandem Bike
Rentals are now available from AOA Rentals for the Visually Impaired and the Blind as well as for others to access the trail systems who need to be accompanied by a guide or by a friend.

If you have your own bike or other adaptive equipment, then head to Meadow Park Sports Centre to access the flat and paved Valley Trail. Free parking is available.

From Meadow Park, you will enjoy the view of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain, you will enjoy a variety of picnic areas, a water park and a children's outdoor play area. If the weather turns bard, then head inside to Meadow Parks Sports Centre, watch some hockey or use the indoor swimming pools, hot tub & sauna, fitness centre or enjoy a game of squash.

You will also get great views of Whistler Blackcomb from that location as well as picnic area's and a kids outdoor playground! If the weather turns bad then go inside the Recreation Centre and watch some hockey or use the indoor Swimming Pool and Whistler Parks and Recreation Centre.

You can also access Meadow Park via Public Transit just ask the bus driver to let you off at the Meadow Park Sports Centre. The Valley Trail starts at the end of the southwest parking lot.

During the Winter months the Valley trail is not really used as it is not groomed for Cross Country skiing only at Lost Lake and on the Nicklaus North Golf Course.

Don't forget to check out our Tour Adventures and Recreation Guide for some great thrill seeking adventures

Whistler Adaptive Sports Programs (WASP) Program Information can be found by clicking on the Link to the Left Below
WASP HOME	Mobility Restricted	Hard of Hearing	Deaf Friendly	Visually Impaired	Blind	Developmental Disabilities	Season
SIT SKIING		ASL	ASL		N/A		Winter
SNOW BOARDING		ASL	ASL				Winter
SKIING	N/A	ASL	ASL				Winter
NORDIC		ASL	ASL				Winter
ALPINE SKI RACING		ASL	ASL				Winter
WASP Summer Programs
CANOEING		ASL	ASL				Summer
KAYAKING		ASL	ASL			N/A	Summer
HAND CYCLING		ASL	ASL		N/A	N/A	Summer

Two ASL (American Sign Language Interpreters) Instructors are available for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on all Winter programs. The ASL Instructors can speak up to 12 different Languages for Signing which is pretty amazing.

WASP helps mobility restricted and disabled guests experience the thrill of outdoor activity that creates a flow of adrenaline and excitement they may not have thought possible.

All the lessons are personally designed for the individual, whatever their ability and will greatly increase confidence, motivation and independence. Safety, enjoyment and learning are our top priorities. They are currently offering Summer Programs in skiing, snowboarding, x-country alpine sit-skiing, nordic-sit-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and hand-cycling.

We cannot say enough about WASP it is a great society. For more information on Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) please contact Chelsey Walker at 604-935-9406 or visit the WASP web site.

Please make sure to request an ASL Instructor when making a booking if required.

Individual Program Information can be found in the above guide by clicking on the specific program desired.

Whistler - Blackcomb Mountain Access

Whistler Mountain is accessible to everyone via the Village Gondola. Located just next to the Westin Hotel and across from the Pan Pacific Hotel. Whistler Mountain is the only Gondola to the top of the mountain for wheel chair and the mobility restricted guest using Walkers or Aids.

No scooters are allowed in the Gondola as they cannot fit. A Wheel Chair is located at the top of the Mountain on a first come and first serve basis.

Blackcomb Mountain is accessible by either four person ski lift chair or by Gondola which does not go to the top of the Mountain and is not wheel chair accessible..

Whistler Bike Park is accessible to Quad Mountain Bikers in the Summer months only please see our detailed guide for information on Access to the park.

Coming soon to the Mountains, the PEAK TO PEAK Gondola that will provide access to both rendezvous via the top of Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain.