June 2, 2011

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Accessibility Advisory Council (AAC) invite the public to an Accessibility Demonstration Day as a part of "Tips-up for Troops" on June 11 at Kensington Metropark, located at 2240 Buno Rd. in Milford.

This event will focus on all areas of recreation and accessible equipment. "Tips-up for the Troops" is open for the public and features a classic car show, farm and nature center tours, Island Queen boat rides, the Just Joe Magic Show, midway games and boat displays. There will be an all-American barbeque sponsored by the Eisenhower Center of Ann Arbor from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Following the barbeque, Circus Amongus will be presenting an interactive circus that will introduce attendees to the fundamentals of circus arts. Contact Rick Briggs at 810-229-5880 or rbriggs@biami.org for more information.

Participants will need an entrance permit for Kensington Metropark. Annual permits are $25, and daily passes are $5.

Types of adaptive equipment may include, but is not limited to:

For specific questions, contact AAC member Daryl Domke at 616-363-2140 or ddomke@sst-mail.com. Additional information can be found on the web at www.michigan.gov/dnraccessibility.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.