Gov. Jared Polis Tours Staunton State Park Equipped With Track Chairs

(CBS4) - Gov. Jared Polis visited Staunton State Park on Tuesday in an effort to highlight businesses and organizations creating accessibility opportunities. The park offers tread wheelchairs for those who live with mobility issues.

The wheelchairs offer a chance for Coloradans, who might not otherwise, to enjoy the outdoors.

In June, four battery-powered Action Trackchairs and one GRIT Freedom Chair were provided to users through the end of October.

Currently there are three trails designated for the track chairs:

• Davis Ponds Trail (2.1-mile loop)
• Mason Creek (2.5 miles round-trip)
• Staunton Ranch Trail (5 miles round-trip) - access to this trail is not currently open

Users must reserve a chair online.

The governor hopes to use lottery money to help expand the program.