OutdoorsSaranac Lake
William Wallace Park/Lake Colby Beach/Saranac Lake Village Beach
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Accessibility features
Assessed in person by Accessible Adirondack Tourism. A website or social media account counts as accessible only when it passes a WAVE scan with no errors, no contrast errors and no alerts.
- Accessible entrance Available
- Wheelchair accessible interior Not Accessible
- Accessible restroom Not Accessible
- Braille signs and menus Not Accessible
- Accessible website Not Accessible
- Accessible social media Not Available
How this place earned 1.5 trees
| Feature | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible entrance | Available | 1 of 1 |
| Wheelchair accessible interior | Not Accessible | 0 of 1 |
| Accessible restroom | Not Accessible | 0 of 1 |
| Accessible website | Not Accessible | 0 of 1 |
| Braille signs and menus | Not Accessible | 0 of 1/2 |
| Accessible social media | Not Available | 0 of 1/4 |
| Accessibility extras named in the description | Named | 1/4 of 1/4 |
| Total, scaled to 5 and rounded to the nearest half tree | 1.3 of 5, 1.5 trees | |
About this place
Assessment Performed: Summer 2025
This site is known interchangeably as William Wallace Park, Lake Colby Beach, and Saranac Lake Village Beach, located just north of downtown Saranac Lake, at the corner of Route 86 and Moir Road. It’s a long-standing community staple, serving thousands of visitors during the summer season. Features include, but are not limited to, a sandy beach, changing rooms, restrooms, a volleyball court, picnic area, and off-street parking.
There are numerous trip and fall hazards in this area, including but not limited to the picnic table patio, sidewalk to the main building, and large steps into the restroom areas. These present concerns not just for people with disabilities with mobility challenges, but those with low vision, equilibrium concerns, and small children. There are some structural concerns at the main building as well.
Remediation Notes: After the initial assessment period, the Village has installed two accessible portable restrooms, an ADA compliant hand washing station, an ADA compliant changing room, two additional accessible parking spaces, an ADA compliant path to the beach, and an ADA compliant beach wheelchair. Major structural changes are planned for implementation by the Village for the spring of 2026. This will result in the demolition of the current main building, including the restroom and lifeguard facilities, and replacement with an ADA/ABA/IBC compliant structure.
We applaud the efforts of the Village of Saranac Lake in making these important accommodations.
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