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​Accessibility at Castle Rock:


  • Parking - The main parking lot is asphalt with designated parking spaces. There are sidewalks leading to the restrooms at each of the parking areas with smooth transitions between parking lot and sidewalk as well as into the restroom stall itself.  It is a very short distance from parking lot to the restroom.

  • Scenic Overlook - The parking area at the scenic overlook is asphalt with designated parking spaces. The steps leading up to the overlook itself is wood construction with metal steps.

  • Observation Deck - The parking area at the south trails access point and the wetlands parking lot are gravel surface. The wetlands parking lot area has a ramp at one end of the parking lot leading up to an observation deck of the wetland area.  A wheelchair/mobility device could access the observation deck with minimal distance on a gravel surface.

  • Restrooms - The shelter and boat launch areas have accessible vault toilets. 

  • Service animals are welcome in the park, and there are water hydrants near the picnic shelter. Any waste produced by the animal would need to be cleaned up if able to do so.