NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks today announced the installation of adult-sized changing tables at eight state parks to increase accessibility for all visitors, bringing the total number of state parks with the tables to 18 and further entrenching the state park system as the most accessible in the nation. Paris Landing State Park already has them installed.
The changing tables enhance accessibility for tasks such as toileting. They assist changing for adults with disabilities, children, and teens. Beyond being more convenient and dignified for visitors who need them, tables like these open new possibilities for traveling and enjoying parks for many visitors and their caregivers. The tables utilize a remote to adjust the height of the table. Each table lowers to approximately 12 inches off the ground and reaches a height of 39.5 inches when raised.
State Parks with the tables announced today are:…