Our mission is to open a whole new world
of recreational challenges and enjoyment for the physically challenged.
We do this through our support for a new sport, railriding, and
by utilizing a valuable threatened resource, abandoned railroad
tracks.
There are thousands of abandoned railroad
tracks throughout the United States, as well as the rest the
world. We propose to convert some tracks into Recreational Parks
where everyone, including the blind and people with disabilities,
can come and enjoy the sport of railriding. It is already working
right here in New Hampshire, as the state has endorsed this concept
and has given ESF several areas of railroad track to use in our
own local project. If you want to
save abandoned railroad tracks or are interested in providing
recreational opportunities for all in your state we can guide
you.
ESF and the Cotton Valley Rail Club (a
motorized inspection car club) work together to make the tracks
in NH safe and enjoyable for both our uses. Next to our track
are paths for walking, and bike riding - everyone is served and
no tracks are taken up.
If you would like to donate money towards this
endeavor, or if you are a grant writer and want to help - please contact
us...
We invite you to explore this site to find
out how you can get involved by supporting our local efforts
or by establishing your own park!
