Accessible Bird Outing in Prospect Park

Join us for an accessible spring bird outing in Prospect Park! We have the potential to see a mix of species including Bullock’s Orioles, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Hooded Mergansers, Say's Phoebes, Tree Swallows, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and more! This lovely birding hotspot includes 2 large ponds (one with an island), multiple accessible trails and a stretch of Clear Creek riparian habitat.

Estimated Distance 0.2 – 5 miles.

Parking: There is a handicapped parking place, which has room for a ramp. There is a handicapped parking place, which does not have room for a ram.  Curb cuts are present to move from parking lot to trail or sidewalk ·There is an elevated walkway through excellent wetlands as well as around the lakes.

Ramps · Ramp slopes are not 1:12, but they are fairly manageable. Trail slopes are manageable, they fit the 1:20 ratio. The bathroom facilities, situated near the parking, is fully ADA compliant.

Bathrooms · All door frames are at least 32″ across, and they provide ample room for a chair to pass through · The stall size is at minimum 60″ x 60″; there is enough room for a chair to maneuver inside it · The toilet height is approximately 18-20″ · The sink is at an appropriate height that makes it easy for a seated person to reach and use the faucets and soap · Hand dryers or towels are within reach

Trail surface · Hard-packed dirt · Asphalt · Well-packed crushed stone ·One can stay on 1:20 pathways or elect to traverse steeper slopes

Benches ·Benches occur roughly every eighth of a mile.

Meeting place: 11362 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Trip Leaders: Brian Tavernia. Please contact Denver Audubon at info@denveraudubon.org with any questions about this trip. 

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend this field trip, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 as soon as possible.

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. No walk-in spots are available!
• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks, and sunscreen for an optimum experience
• Cameras are permitted
• This trip accessible for those with mobility issues.