FRIENDS OF COOK FOREST Special Projects
To continue the legacy of preservation and conservation of Cook Forest State Park.
here you will find our specialProjects FOR THE PARK. Links to Current & past projects below.
Paved Sensory Trail
Please enjoy this clip courtesy of Cam-Ron Video Productions-Kaleidoscope Series.
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Sensory Trail – A Move Forward The Friends of Cook Forest, raised money to revamp a deteriorating existing paved trail for those with mobility and vision challenges and for those with autism/sensory needs. During the COVID lockdown, Pennsylvania's state parks experienced a record-breaking public use of their outdoor trails, with accompanying related costs. This time also allowed for planning. We included new ADA seating, Braille and raised letter signs, and a way-finding guide rope with definers. With these improvements, visitors with mobility issues, wheelchair, walker and stroller users, people with low vision & those with autism/sensory needs now have easier access to beautiful Cook Forest State Park. With generous community support, park visitors with the needs mentioned above, can have a safe outdoor experience
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Welcoming sign explaining the trail (raised letter/Braille).
Paved trail entrance.
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The "bench" pictured above is neither comfortable nor safe.
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We replaced the old benches (4) with ADA accessible seating.
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This view from another park inspired us to add guide rope.
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Small definers alert visitors to upcoming signs or benches.
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Special Thanks to the following supporters:
Mr. Bill Mealy of Leeper, PA for his generous donation of 2 handmade birdhouses for our raffle
Seneca Resources, for their generous donation towards this project.
Sawmill Center for the Arts, for allowing us to participate in their various events.
Mr. Bill Mealy of Leeper, PA for his generous donation of 2 handmade birdhouses for our raffle
Seneca Resources, for their generous donation towards this project.
Sawmill Center for the Arts, for allowing us to participate in their various events.