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Accessibility at Attleboro Springs
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Overview
Location:
AttleboroThis sanctuary is managed by Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary.
For more information, call: 508-223-3060 Directions and/or public transit information
Accessible Features
- Trails: Reflection Trail
- Accessible Map:
Copies of the accessible trail map, in printed and tactile formats, are available at:
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
1417 Park Street, Attleboro
La Salette Shrine Welcome Center
947 Park Street, Attleboro - Audio Tour
- Reflection Trail post/rope guide and audio tour. Braille and tactile signs on trail; tactile map available.
Trails Attleboro Springs Reflection Trail: This half-mile, fully accessible loop follows a wide, level crushed stone path, enhanced with bridges, boardwalks, and an observation deck.
There is a guide rope on the left, occasionally replaced by a hand rail, for the entire length of the trail. There is also an audio tour available. All narrated stops along the trail are marked by a round bead in the guide rope. Within reach of the bead, there will be a signpost with the stop name and number in print and Braille. A square bead in the rope indicates that there is a bench or other seating nearby.
On this trail, you can listen for scarlet tanagers and ovenbirds, wood frogs and bull frogs; visit various wetland and woodland habitats; explore a puddingstone outcrop; and learn about the natural and cultural history of this special place. Audio Tour
We have provided an audio tour for our accessible trail which you can access by: - • Listening on Your Phone
- You can call and listen to the audio tour on your cell phone as you enjoy the trail.The phone number is 508-441-3160 (your normal cellphone charges apply).
The phone tour has a menu so that you can select the stop you would like to hear about. - • Downloading the Audio Tour
- You can download the Audio Tour and play it on your iPod or other MP3 player.
Zip file (contains all of the MP3 files)
MP3 files:
Maps See fullsize trail map as well as other online and downloadable maps Overview map of accessible areas:
 Directions and Public Transportation Driving Directions:
Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 947 Park Street in Attleboro, just behind La Salette. Take Rt I-95 to exit 5 (Rt 152). Turn left off the exit ramp and take a right onto Rt 152 south. After 1.5 miles at the center of town, turn left onto Park Street. Follow Park Street for 1.5 miles; road will curve right. Pass the La Salette Shrine and take your next right at the stone gatehouse. The sanctuary is located at the end of the boulevard. Please note, this sanctuary is currently open to the public, but trails are under construction.
By public transportation: Public Transportation is available through Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)/Route 15 – Providence/Stoughton. Use the La Salette stop. For information regarding schedules and stops, call GATRA at 800-483-2500 or visit GATRA’s website at www.gatra.org.
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