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Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake

Polk County Conservation

Des Moines, Iowa - Polk County

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Provider overview

Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is a universally designed accessible waterfront with adaptive equipment rentals, a zero-entry beach, and a sensory de-escalation room.

Polk County Conservation built the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake as a universally designed, accessible waterfront in Des Moines.

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Ages
Visitors of all ages and abilities, including those who use mobility devices
Season
Seasonal waterfront recreation; confirm hours and rental availability
Cost
Confirm rental fees for adaptive bikes, water chairs, kayaks, and the accessible pontoon boat, and any reservation requirements.

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Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake

Hours and rental availability are seasonal. Families should confirm current adaptive equipment, the pontoon, and reservations with Polk County Conservation.

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Universally designed accessible waterfront

Adaptive equipment rentals, the accessible pontoon boat, the zero-entry beach, the sensory de-escalation room, and accessible facilities.

Ages
Visitors of all ages and abilities, including those who use mobility devices
Season
Seasonal waterfront recreation; confirm hours and rental availability
Schedule
Contact Polk County Conservation for current Athene North Shore hours, adaptive equipment rentals, and the accessible pontoon boat at Easter Lake Park.
Cost
Confirm rental fees for adaptive bikes, water chairs, kayaks, and the accessible pontoon boat, and any reservation requirements.
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Why this is listed
Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is designed as a universally designed, accessible waterfront with a zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment rentals including adapted bikes and water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory needs.
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Program details we found

Universally designed accessible waterfront

Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is designed as a universally designed, accessible waterfront with a zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment rentals including adapted bikes and water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory needs.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names a universally designed accessible waterfront, zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment, adapted bikes, water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory input needs.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about reserving adaptive equipment and the accessible pontoon, the zero-entry beach, the de-escalation room, accessible restrooms with a universal changing station, and the quiet wellness space.

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What we found: Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is designed as a universally designed, accessible waterfront with a zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment rentals including adapted bikes and water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory needs.

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Is Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Polk County Conservation?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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