Tennessee State Parks Conservancy
Programs
Budget
$250,000.00
Description
Tennessee State Parks Conservancy is engaged in an initiative to ensure universal accessibility for all Tennesseans so they enjoy our state parks by removing physical barriers to access TSPC is focusing on acquiring the necessary equipment and tools needed to achieve the goal of universal accessibility. This includes funding:
All-terrain wheelchairs
Accessible canoe/kayak/boat launches
Boundless Playgrounds
Adult changing tables
Adding braille and hearing impaired devices in key park locations.
The all-terrain wheel chairs will be free to the public and will allow children and adults to access trails that they have never been able to before. 42% of Tennesseans with disabilities have identified that participating in recreation is important to them..
Beneficiaries
General Public
Caregivers
People with physical disabilities
Long-term Success
We have begun secured funds for two adult changing tables. We have placed four all-terrain wheelchairs in state parks and installed an accessible boat/kayak launch. We have funded 5,000 children to have an outdoor park experience in 2023-24 school year.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
$250,000.00
Description
Tennessee State Parks Conservancy is engaged in an initiative to ensure universal accessibility for all Tennesseans so they enjoy our state parks by removing physical barriers to access TSPC is focusing on acquiring the necessary equipment and tools needed to achieve the goal of universal accessibility. This includes funding:
All-terrain wheelchairs
Accessible canoe/kayak/boat launches
Boundless Playgrounds
Adult changing tables
Adding braille and hearing impaired devices in key park locations.
The all-terrain wheel chairs will be free to the public and will allow children and adults to access trails that they have never been able to before. 42% of Tennesseans with disabilities have identified that participating in recreation is important to them..
Beneficiaries
General Public
Caregivers
People with physical disabilities
Long-term Success
We have begun secured funds for two adult changing tables. We have placed four all-terrain wheelchairs in state parks and installed an accessible boat/kayak launch. We have funded 5,000 children to have an outdoor park experience in 2023-24 school year.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
Budget
$15,000.00
Description
Although there is a Tennessee State Park located within one hour of every person in Tennessee, many Tennessee students have never visited one. The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy's Kids in Parks Program covers transportation, lunch and relevant project supplies for students to get out of a traditional classroom setting and take a field trip to one of the 56 state parks across Tennessee. Field trips give students the chance to learn about wildlife, the environment and Tennessee history through an immersive, hands-on experience.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
TSPC has been able to increase the number of students able attend State Parks over the past two years to over 2000.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
$15,000.00
Description
Although there is a Tennessee State Park located within one hour of every person in Tennessee, many Tennessee students have never visited one. The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy's Kids in Parks Program covers transportation, lunch and relevant project supplies for students to get out of a traditional classroom setting and take a field trip to one of the 56 state parks across Tennessee. Field trips give students the chance to learn about wildlife, the environment and Tennessee history through an immersive, hands-on experience.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
TSPC has been able to increase the number of students able attend State Parks over the past two years to over 2000.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
