On Monday, September 22, 2008, Zach, his nurse Heather, and his outreach guy John crossed the James River heading west on 2nd Street south, took the first left turn and drove two blocks, straight into Klaus Park. Named after early Jamestown pioneer and promoter Anton Klaus, the Park is small (20.9 acres) but very pretty, surrounded on three sides by rivers.
The Native People called this area "where the rivers meet," because this is where the Pipestone Creek runs into the James River. It was an important landmark in those early days on the prairie and a good place to gather for trading. It's still a great place to gather and we noticed several groups of Frisbee golfers enjoying the warm afternoon in the shade of the trees. www.jamestowndiscgolf.com
The main problem for this park for wheelchair users is the bathrooms. They were built a good time before the federal handicapped accessibility requirements of 1990. There is not enough room to get a wheelchair close. So, if this is a concern for someone in your party, we recommend McElroy Park. (see review below)
Accessibility highlights:
* Sidwalks provide access to the picnic areas.
* Large parking area (although no handicapped parking identified).
* Bathrooms not useable for wheelchair users.
Photos by Zach
Text by John Andrus
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