Fort Custer Recreation Area Track Chair
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Augusta, Michigan - Kalamazoo County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Battle Creek
1 checked detail
Map and directions
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5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Fort Custer Recreation Area near Battle Creek offers a no-cost track chair for outdoor access, with DNR guidance for trails, the inland lake beach, and fishing or hunting spots.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages state parks, outdoor recreation, accessibility initiatives, and track-chair access.
Quick facts
- Phone
- 269-731-4200
- Not found in public sources checked
- Ages
- Visitors who need track-chair access; supervision and transfer needs should be confirmed
- Season
- Year-round track-chair reservations, weather and park conditions permitting
- Cost
- The DNR says track chairs are provided at no cost; families should confirm Recreation Passport or park entry requirements, reservation rules, and any equipment limits.
Location contacts
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The park is located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo; families should reserve or confirm availability with park staff before visiting.
Programs and offerings
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State recreation area track chair access
No-cost track chair access for outdoor recreation at Fort Custer Recreation Area near Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.
- Ages
- Visitors who need track-chair access; supervision and transfer needs should be confirmed
- Season
- Year-round track-chair reservations, weather and park conditions permitting
- Schedule
- The DNR track-chair page says Fort Custer reservations are available year-round from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with two-hour battery-life reservation blocks.
- Cost
- The DNR says track chairs are provided at no cost; families should confirm Recreation Passport or park entry requirements, reservation rules, and any equipment limits.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Michigan DNR Fort Custer page lists a track chair amenity and says the chair expands access beyond traditional wheelchairs and is available for visitors to borrow at no cost; the DNR track-chair page says Fort Custer's chair can be used on trails, the inland lake beach, and fishing and hunting spots.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
State recreation area track chair access
The official Michigan DNR Fort Custer page lists a track chair amenity and says the chair expands access beyond traditional wheelchairs and is available for visitors to borrow at no cost; the DNR track-chair page says Fort Custer's chair can be used on trails, the inland lake beach, and fishing and hunting spots.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The DNR says Fort Custer's track chair can be used throughout the park, including the trail system, inland lake beach, and many fishing and hunting spots.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm reservation process, 48-hour notice, delivery within the park, transfer support, battery time block, weather or trail closures, beach access, accessible fishing spots, and whether the desired route is appropriate for the chair.
What we checked
What we found: The official Michigan DNR Fort Custer page lists a track chair amenity and says the chair expands access beyond traditional wheelchairs and is available for visitors to borrow at no cost; the DNR track-chair page says Fort Custer's chair can be used on trails, the inland lake beach, and fishing and hunting spots.
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Sources used
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- Government sourceMichigan DNR Track Chairs
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What to confirm
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- 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
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
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Is Fort Custer Recreation Area Track Chair 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.
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