Delaware State Parks just got even more accessible and adventurous. Thanks to the expansion of the Action Trackchair® program, visitors with disabilities can now explore trails at five parks across the state: White Clay Creek, Cape Henlopen, Lums Pond, Killens Pond, and Trap Pond. These all-terrain, motorized wheelchairs are the first of their kind available for public use in Delaware. They are designed to handle both paved paths and packed dirt trails, opening up new opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. TrackChair

Trackchairs are equipped with motorized treads for climbing, headlights, a horn, and seats that tilt forward or backward for hills. They’ve already made a big impact on guests like Dawn Worthley, who has cerebral palsy. “I was never able to see the trails before,” she shared. “It was a lot of fun going on the trails, and I felt very independent.” She’s now an advocate for the program, encouraging others to give it a try. 

The initiative started in 2024 at White Clay Creek and quickly expanded, thanks to support from DNREC, the Bronco Wild Fund, and the National Association of State Park Directors. Each Trackchair costs around $20,000, and the investment has already paid off in powerful ways. Families are hiking together for the first time, seniors from the Mary Campbell Center are making regular visits, and visitors are discovering new trails, picnic areas, and even live concerts with the help of the chair. 

How it works:  

  • Trackchairs can be reserved free of charge in three-hour blocks at participating parks.  
  • After watching a short instructional video, visitors can take them out on designated trails. 
  • The chairs even include companion controls, so parents or caregivers can operate them if needed.  

And this is just the beginning. Delaware State Parks continues to expand accessibility with projects like beach mobility mats, braille and tactile interpretive signs, sensory programming at the Brandywine Zoo, and wheelchair-accessible cabins at Lums Pond. 

Plan your visit today and experience Delaware’s great outdoors in a whole new way.