The purpose of this report if to assess Park and Recreation facilities already existing, (using Kokanee Creek Provincial Park as a model) for use by Physically Handicapped people. After assessing the various aspects of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and dealing with the problems and inadequacies, recommendations for the rest of B.C. and Canada will be made. Hopefully, this would create a concern for Parks and Recreation areas to improve their facilities for the Physically Handicapped.
Authorization for this report is by Len Dunsford, Co-ordinator, Wildland Recreation Technology Program, Selkirk College, Castlegar, B.C.
In this report, I examined the general environment and facilities in Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. The philosophy behind building facilities for the handicapped is also discussed. The changes needed in Kokanee Creek Provincial Park are summarized and possible problems arising from these changes are considered.
The implications of changes to Kokanee Creek Provincial Park are then applied to Canadian Parks and Recreation areas.
