Accessibility at Paris Landing
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    Paris Landing Accessibility

    At Tennessee State Parks, we serve a variety of visitors including individuals with physical disabilities and those who may face other barriers to outdoor recreation. With a focus on accessibility, we continually strive to enhance our parks to better accommodate all visitors. Learn more about accessible features, amenities, programs, and services that Paris Landing State Park has to offer.   

    All-Terrain Wheelchairs

    All-terrain wheelchairs are specialized wheelchairs designed to navigate a wide range of terrains that may be encountered in outdoor environments.

    These are important to park visitors because they provide individuals with mobility impairments the opportunity to access and enjoy outdoor recreation areas that might otherwise be inaccessible.

    Each park with an all-terrain wheelchair offers trail experiences that can accommodate this specialized wheelchair. The chairs are free to the public and available for both children and adults. The chairs can be operated independently and offer the option of allowing caretaker control.

    To help us serve our visitors better, we kindly ask that you give us advance notice if you’d like to use a wheelchair. While it is possible to request a chair upon arrival, there is a possibility that the chair may already be reserved for another guest. Advanced requests ensure the availability of wheelchairs and make your experience even more enjoyable.  

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    Adult-Sized Changing Table

    Discover comfort and convenience at Tennessee State Parks with our newly introduced adult-sized changing tables.

    Designed to enhance accessibility, these changing tables cater to the diverse needs of our visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and abilities. 

    Located inside the lodge, the table at Paris Landing State Park utilizes a remote to adjust the height of the table. This table lowers to approximately 12 inches off the ground and reaches a height of 39.5 inches when raised.  

    View Adult-Sized Changing Tables Page

    Colorblind Viewfinder

    Tennessee State Parks is a popular destination year-round, but for people with color blindness, experiencing the full beauty of the parks can be a challenge.

    Paris Landing State Park uses color vision deficiency technology so that more travelers and residents alike can experience the beauty of Tennessee and the park's vast lands. Use our Colorblind Viewfinder to check out the views that Kentucky Lake has to offer. This viewfinder is wheelchair friendly and is located at the picnic area east of The Lodge.

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    • A mulched path, with cane-detectable boarding on one side and guiderope along the otherside, winds down throught the trees. The ground next to the trail is covered by fallen leaves.
    • A person is feeling the branches of a blooming native plant with skinny, green leaves..
    • The view of a person from the shoulders down stands on a mulched path. Their right hand is placed along the guide rope as their left hand hold the handle of a white cane. In the background, there are crisp, orange leaves on the trees.

    Tactile Trail

    This trail features a guide rope and wooden white cane-detectable rail along the entire loop, guiding visitors who are blind or low vision through the trees.

    Experience multiple sensory features through touch, hearing, and smell of the native plant garden, oak and hickory trees lining the trail, and birds chirping. During wetter months, a small creek can be heard. As it flows, it moistens the earth and enhances the natural scent of the rocks and mosses. The trail is slightly sloped so that it feels like a hiking experience but is not strenuous. The tactile trail also features interpretive panels that can be found as you follow the guide rope. In the bottom right corner of each panel, there are tactile elements that are being described by the audio, accessed through the Tennessee State Parks mobile app. The trail is a 0.1-mile loop and has a natural surface.

    Accessible Facilities

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      Visitor Center

      Start your trip at Paris Landing State Park by stopping at the Visitor Center. There you can learn more about the 1,126-acre park founded in 1945 on the shores of the Tennessee River. 

      The Tennessee River was a necessary resource to the people in the area, making it a battle space during the Civil War. Read more about this on the Naval Warfare panel next to the Visitor Center. A wheelchair friendly restroom is located at the Visitor Center. 

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      Picnic Areas

      Host a picnic among the stunning views of the Kentucky Lake by reserving one of our pavilions. The Small Shelter and Large Shelter are wheelchair-friendly. Each shelter has accessible parking and restrooms.

      Call the park directly to reserve.  

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      Fishing Pier

      Cast your line at our wheelchair-friendly fishing pier. Some of the finest fishing can be found on Kentucky Lake. More than 100 species of fish such as redear sunfish, bluegill, and catfish are available to catch! 

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    The Restaurant at Paris Landing

    Dine at The Restaurant inside the Paris Landing Lodge to enjoy a fresh meal with a view of the Kentucky Lake. To view the menu and hours of operation, see the link below.

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    Overnight Accommodations

    Keep in mind that limited numbers of ADA-accessible lodge rooms, cabins, and campsites are available, so it is best to make reservations as far in advance as possible. For those who require ADA-accessible accommodation when staying overnight, it is important to make a specific request when booking a reservation and contact us at 1-888-867-2757 to reserve an ADA-accessible accommodation.


     

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    The Lodge at Paris Landing

    The Lodge at Paris Landing offers resort-style vacation rentals on Kentucky Lake near Land Between the Lakes. Enjoy several amenities such as conference space, full-service restaurant, a bar, and a lounge overlooking the park’s natural beauty. 

    To ensure you have the best experience possible, it is recommended to contact The Lodge directly to reserve a wheelchair-accessible room.

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      Camping at the Main Campground

      Spend the night at our park to sleep among the natural beauty and wildlife after a day of exploration. Visit the Camp Store while you’re there! The Main Campground offers electric and water hookups at the sites. RV Sites 20, 22, and 23 are wheelchair-friendly and should be specifically requested when making a reservation. Bathhouses are located near these sites. To book your overnight accommodations and learn more about our campsites, see the link below.

       
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      Cabins

      Find a space to relax and enjoy the views of the Kentucky Lake by staying overnight in one of our cabins. Deluxe Cabin 8 is wheelchair-friendly and should be specifically requested when making a reservation. To book your overnight accommodations and learn more about our cabins, see the link below.

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    Have Questions? Need Accommodations?

    We're here to help.

    If you have any questions, comments, or require special accommodations or assistance with interpretive services and events for someone in your party, we're here to help.

    To fulfill reasonable requests for assistance, we kindly ask that you reach out to the Park Office at least 10 days before your visit. This will enable us to make the necessary arrangements to provide you with an enjoyable park experience. Provide us with details about your needs so we can be well-prepared.