Borrow a Trackchair at Frick Park

  • Borrow a Trackchair at Frick Park

    Borrow an electric-powered, all-terrain wheelchair to explore designated trails in Frick Park with your friends and family.
    Image of a person in an all-terrain wheelchair on a trail with a man walking behind him using the attendant control

  • Questions or need help with this form? Email Danielle at dgarner@pittsburghparks.org or call 412‑586‑4576 ext. 116

  • Overview

    Reservations open April 16th for outings scheduled between May 1st and June 7th. Additional dates for June and July will be released in late May.

     

    • Eligibility: Free to borrow for youth (ages 5+) and adults with limited mobility
    • Weight limit: We have two Trackchair models.The weight limit for the ST model Trackchair is 300 lbs. The weight limit for the Axis 30 is 350 lbs.
    • Companion requirement: All Trackchair users must be accompanied by a friend, family member, or support person who can join for the entire outing and assist with transfers if needed.
    • First outing support: A trained volunteer will join the Trackchair user’s first outing to ensure a safe experience.

     

    For more information please visit the Pittsburgh Park's Conservancy's Trackchair Program webpage. 

     

  • Book a Trackchair 

    Choose a date and time on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday between May 1st and June 7th.

    Trackchair outings last up to 2 hours.

    As we work to add more available days each week, please reserve only one outing within the current booking dates.

    Don’t see your preferred date or time? Submit a waitlist request (click here)

  • Browse for Trackchair Outing Availability

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    • Basic Information  
    • Is the Trackchair user 18 years or older?*

    • All Trackchair users under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the entire of the duration of the outing. 

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Is this the Trackchair user's first time visiting Frick Park?*
    • Is this the Trackchair user’s first time borrowing a Trackchair in Frick Park?*
    • Volunteer Policy  

    • Volunteer Policy 

      A trained volunteer will join the Trackchair user’s first outing to ensure a safe experience. Trackchair users can choose to have a volunteer on future outings.

      Outings Without a Volunteer: To go on a future Trackchair outing without a volunteer, the Trackchair user or support partner must pass a brief evaluation at the end of the first outing to ensure competency and comfort with Trackchair operation, driving skills, and safety procedures. 

    • Is the Trackchair user interested in going on future Trackchair outings without a volunteer?*
    • Options for the Trackchair  

    • Options for the Trackchair

      Our Trackchairs can be operated with right-hand, left-hand, or attendant joystick controls. Optional accessories—like an oxygen tank holder, cane holder, and transfer board—are available to loan. Please choose from the options below.

    • Trackchair joystick control preference:*
    • To help us choose the best Trackchair for the user, please indicate the user’s weight range:*
    • Are there any factors that may affect the user's ability to safely operate the joystick that controls the Trackchair? (For example: startle response, seizure conditions, attention/impulse control, fine motor coordination, vision/depth perception etc.)*
    • If using the attendant control feature, who will be operating the Trackchair?
    • Is the Trackchair user able and willing to operate the Trackchair with their non-dominant hand?*
    • Please choose from the additional accessories or choose "none required"*
    • Please choose from the support items or choose "none required"*
    • Additional Accessibility Information  
    • Waiver (Please Review) 

    • Waiver

    • All Trackchair users must review and sign a waiver to participate. The waiver may be downloaded and printed in advance or completed on the day of the outing; however, a physical (paper) copy must be submitted at the time of the visit.

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