Rental & Adaptive Equipment

All rentals are weather permitting and on a first come, first served basis. Below is a list of sites, rental hours and the equipment that they rent.

763-324-3300 - Please call prior to arrival to ensure rental equipment is available.
Must show a driver’s license and be age 18 or older to rent equipment.

Rental Hours
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Snowshoes
$5 for up to 2 hours (on site only)

Bunker Hills Activities Center

Photo of the Coon Rapids Dam Visitors Center building. A facility where you can rent cross-country skis and snowshoes.

763-324-3320 - Please call prior to arrival to ensure rental equipment is available.

Rental Hours
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Snowshoes
$5 for up to 2 hours (on site only)

Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center

Photo of the Wargo Nature Center building. A facility where you can rent canoes, kayaks, GPS units, kicksleds and snowshoes.

763-324-3350 - Please call prior to arrival to ensure rental equipment is available.

Rental Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
(Not open weekends October - April.)
Saturday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday: 12:30 - 4:30 pm

GPS Units for Geocaching
Search for geocaches hidden around Wargo Nature Center. Stop in to try this unique activity that combines treasure hunting and hiking with technology and interaction with nature.

Snowshoes & Kicksleds
$5 up to 2 hours - at site only

Wargo Nature Center

Adaptive & Inclusion Opportunities

Kids having fun at Wargo Nature Center using all-terrain wheelchair.

Kids Using All-Terrain Wheelchair

Anoka County Parks provides facilities, recreational opportunities, events, and programs for people of all abilities. We’re committed to providing inclusive and accessible opportunities for people with disabilities. Adaptive equipment is available upon request during scheduled programs and events.

Please let us know if you require an accommodation specific to a disability related need, behavioral support, or other need for inclusion services. When you register for a program and request inclusion services, you will be contacted to discuss strategies for inclusion and to gather participant information. 763-324-3350

More Adaptive equipment pictures with descriptions will be added soon.

All-Terrain Wheelchair

Adaptive Kick/Snow Sled

  • Allows participants of all sizes and abilities to get out and off trail, in the winter, through beach sand, and on all trail conditions.

  • Allows participants with physical limitations to be secured in and ride as someone pushes or kicks the sled.

  • Skis that can be attached to any wheelchair or stroller to glide on snow.

  • Allows participants to cross-country ski while sitting with ski poles to push themselves along a ski trail. 

  • Trailer with skis that can be pulled by a cross-country skier wearing a harness.