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Bay City State Park Track Chair and Accessible Beach

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Bay City, Michigan - Bay County

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May 15, 2026

Area

Great Lakes Bay

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Map and directions

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3582 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706

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Provider overview

Bay City State Park offers Great Lakes Bay families a no-cost track chair, beach wheelchair, accessible beach mat and boardwalk, accessible playground, spray park, fishing pier, and visitor center.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages state parks, outdoor recreation, accessibility initiatives, and track-chair access.

Quick facts

Phone
989-684-3020
Ages
Visitors who need track-chair, beach wheelchair, accessible playground, or accessible park access; supervision and transfer needs should be confirmed
Season
State park access varies by season, weather, equipment availability, visitor center hours, and event calendar
Cost
The DNR says the track chair and beach wheelchair are available at no cost; families should confirm Recreation Passport or entry requirements, reservation rules, and equipment limits.

Location contacts

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Bay City State Park

3582 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706

The park page lists the Bay City State Park address and contact; families should confirm current equipment availability and seasonal amenities before visiting.

Programs and offerings

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Track chair, beach wheelchair and accessible park access

No-cost track-chair borrowing, beach wheelchair access, accessible beach mat, coastal boardwalk, accessible playground, spray park, and visitor center amenities.

Ages
Visitors who need track-chair, beach wheelchair, accessible playground, or accessible park access; supervision and transfer needs should be confirmed
Season
State park access varies by season, weather, equipment availability, visitor center hours, and event calendar
Schedule
Families should use the DNR track-chair guidance, park contact information, and event calendar to confirm current chair availability, spray park dates, visitor center hours, and closures.
Cost
The DNR says the track chair and beach wheelchair are available at no cost; families should confirm Recreation Passport or entry requirements, reservation rules, and equipment limits.
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Listing check

Last checked
May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Michigan DNR Bay City State Park page lists a no-cost track chair, accessible beach mat, coastal boardwalk, free beach wheelchair, accessible Play by The Bay playground, spray park, fishing pier, visitor center, modern restrooms, and nature programs.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Track chair, beach wheelchair and accessible park access

The official Michigan DNR Bay City State Park page lists a no-cost track chair, accessible beach mat, coastal boardwalk, free beach wheelchair, accessible Play by The Bay playground, spray park, fishing pier, visitor center, modern restrooms, and nature programs.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The DNR says Bay City State Park's track chair expands access beyond traditional wheelchairs and lists accessible beach, playground, restroom, fishing, visitor center, and water access amenities.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm track-chair reservation process, beach wheelchair availability, accessible mat and boardwalk status, spray park season, restroom and changing access, playground fit, water conditions, transfer support, and park entry requirements.

What we checked

What we found: The official Michigan DNR Bay City State Park page lists a no-cost track chair, accessible beach mat, coastal boardwalk, free beach wheelchair, accessible Play by The Bay playground, spray park, fishing pier, visitor center, modern restrooms, and nature programs.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.

  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Is Bay City State Park Track Chair and Accessible Beach 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 Michigan Department of Natural Resources?

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

Where did the listing information come from?

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Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.