Accessibility

There are over seven miles of trails within the Arboretum. There is an Improved Access Loop of lowland trails as well as a Barrier Free Loop.

Learn more about our trails, including maps and in-depth descriptions

We are proud to announce that after hosting all-terrain track chairs through the organization David’s Chair for two years, we have purchased two track chairs of our own and are transitioning this program in-house. This transition would not be possible without the wealth of knowledge and experience we developed through our time working with David’s Chair. Over the last two years we’ve seen how necessary and impactful these accessibility services are for our community and how many people are willing to step up as volunteers and donors to help others get out on the trails.

As we make this transition, there will be a gap in service from July 1st-20th. With the new chairs, we will be able to offer significantly expanded reservation times and the new chairs will be able to navigate more of our trails safely. We are incredibly grateful for the support that’s made this possible from all of you and our program partners, Lane County Parks and McKenzie River Trust.

Booking: The online booking form will be available here by Tuesday, July 7th. In the meantime, you can reserve a track chair by calling our office at (541) 747-3817.

Arrival: When arriving for your track chair reservation, please park in one of the marked parking spots at the bottom of the parking lot just past the traffic circle. These parking spots are compacted gravel and have the same width as typical accessible parking spaces. If you need a paved ADA accessible parking spot, please note this when making your reservation and a volunteer or staff member will open the gate and direct you to the accessible parking by the White Oak Pavilion, provided that it is available at that time.

Equipment details: Both chairs are narrow all-terrain track chairs made by Action Track Chair, they have the same specifications. Exact dimensions will be available on this page soon.

Trail Map & Descriptions: Check back for an updated map with accurate track chair obstacles. This will be posted prior to the July 20th program launch and will be provided to you when you arrive for your reservation. In the meantime, our trail map and descriptions are available here.

Demo & Obstacle Course: Join us for a demo of our new all-terrain track chairs and test them out on an obstacle course! The event will take place just through the entrance, near the White Oak Pavilion. Swing by anytime between 4:30pm and 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 29th! All ages and abilities welcome.

Volunteering: This program depends on volunteers who check the chairs out to users and show them how to use the equipment. If you are interested in becoming a track chair volunteer, please fill out our volunteer form.

Dozens of benches are located throughout the Arboretum, offering opportunities to pause during a visit. Below is a virtual map of our benches, compiled in 2021 by Liza Holtz, then Master of Landscape Architecture Candidate at the University of Oregon. Click on each bench for photos of the bench and the view.

The Arboretum parking lot is a terraced gravel lot. There are not currently parking spaces that meet federal accessibility guidelines and standards in this main terraced lot, but parking on the lower level of the lot provides direct and level access to the network of river-front trails and the Improved Access Loop. A drop-off area is located near the kiosk at the entrance to the Arboretum. There are two ADA accessible spots next to the White Oak Pavilion.

Lane County Parks day passes are $5. You can purchase a parking pass at the gray vending machine next to the Mount Pisgah Summit trailhead, which is located above the parking lot. The fee machine accepts only cards.

You may also pay with the Lane County Parks Passport Parking App or at the Arboretum office at the top of the parking lot, where cash and cards are accepted. This pass is required. Annual passes are also available for purchase at the office.

The public restrooms west of the White Oak Pavilion, next to the Riverbank Trail and the entrance to the Patricia Baker Wildflower Garden are open seven days a week and are accessible and ADA compliant.

During special events, the restrooms immediately east of the White Oak Pavilion are open as well. These restrooms are accessible and ADA compliant. 

Mount Pisgah Arboretum has two drinking fountains close to the entrance to the park and next to the White Oak Pavilion and public restrooms. Drinking fountains are turned off during extended periods of freezing weather. 

The Arboretum’s office is located at the top of the parking lot, on a gravel driveway. Parking passes can be purchased there.

When the White Oak Pavilion is rented for a special event, guests may use the two accessible parking spaces immediately adjacent to the Pavilion during the course of the event. Outside of rental events, vehicles are not allowed to drive up to the Pavilion.

During rented special events, the restrooms immediately east of the White Oak Pavilion are open as well. These restrooms are accessible and ADA compliant.

Horses and bikes are not allowed on our trails. Dogs are allowed but must be on-leash. As a kid-friendly area, there are often children on our trails.

There is cell phone service with  most major carriers throughout the Arboretum. This may not be the case once you leave the Arboretum boundaries. 

Please contact our office directly if you have any questions about accessibility by calling 541-747-3817 or emailing office@mountpisgaharboretum.com.