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Fort Custer Recreation Area Track Chair

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Augusta, Michigan - Kalamazoo County

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May 15, 2026

Area

Battle Creek

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Map and directions

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5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012

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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
Email
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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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Fort Custer Recreation Area

5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012

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.
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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.
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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.

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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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What to confirm

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

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