Exploring America’s Unique and Accessible Gardens
Author: Victor Block
Published: 2025/02/15
Publication Type: Informative
Topic: Disability Travel America – Publications List
Page Content: Synopsis – Introduction – Main
Synopsis: Discover America’s unique and accessible gardens, thoughtfully designed to welcome seniors and people with disabilities, offering enriching experiences for all.
Why it matters: This article highlights a diverse array of unique gardens across the United States, emphasizing their accessibility features that cater to seniors and individuals with disabilities. From the underground fruit tree grotto of Forestiere in Fresno, California, to the whimsical literary-themed Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, these destinations offer enriching experiences for all visitors. Notably, many of these gardens are designed with accessibility in mind: Bookworm Gardens features hardened rubberized mulch paths and provides a loaner wheelchair; Topiary Park in Columbus, Ohio, offers scooter and power wheelchair-friendly pathways; and the Forestiere Underground Gardens accommodate visitors using canes or walkers, with alternative routes for standard wheelchair users. These thoughtfully designed spaces ensure that everyone, regardless of mobility, can enjoy the beauty and stories these gardens present – Disabled World (DW).
Introduction
With spring approaching, millions of Americans will soon begin toiling soil and planting seeds in their family plot. The National Gardening Association estimates [...]