Wheelchair courses make fitness more attainable
By Tammy Martinez
In 1983, members of a local disability community helped bring a Wheelchair Accessible Heart Trail to John Prince Park, located in Lake Worth, Fla. In 2018—35 years after the original course was constructed—the community made renovations and additions to the now-called Wheel Course. Improvements included installing new equipment, widening pathways, making additions for children, improving parking and signage, and making repairs to paving and painting.
The nearly half-mile path was designed for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities to be active and connect with the community. The course allows participants to set their own pace with different exercise activities, encouraging them to progressively improve their health and bolster self-confidence.