In addition to barrier-free pathways and ramps, accessible docks/piers are equipped with a self-propelling launch to gradually enter the water. At some locations, a small, backless seat or bench is permanently in place to assist in the transition from wheelchair to kayak. To propel into the water, different designs use different methods, but all include some kind of grab-rails right beside the kayak.
The following is a growing list of wheelchair accessible piers and docks to kayak in rivers, creeks, lakes, bays, or the ocean. If you know of another accessible spot to be added to this list, please say something.
California
- Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
- Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, Richmond
- Pier 39, San Francisco
Florida
- Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area at the Palmdale Campground, Venus, Glades County
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, Flagler Beach
- Sirenia Vista State Park, Cape Coral
Georgia
- Fort Frederica National Monument, Glynn County
- Olde Rope Mill Park, Woodstock (on the Little River)
Michigan
- Rifle River State Rec Area, Lupton
New York
- Mercer Park, Baldwinsville
Ohio
- Ariel-Foundation Park, Mount Vernon
- Buckeye Lake State Park, Perry County
- Cowan Lake State Park, Clinton County
- French Creek Reservation/Steel Mill Trail, Lorain County (Map)
- Mentor Lagoons Marina, Mentor
- Seneca Lake Park, New Philadelphia
- VOA Lake at Voice of America Metro Park, Butler County
Oregon
- Eel Lake, William M. Tugman State Park
Pennsylvania
- Leaser Lake in New Tripoli
