Help Us Bring the Universal Launch to Little Falls Lake 🛶

We are raising funds to install a Universally Accessible Launch at Willow River State Park. This state-of-the-art system is designed to remove the "awkwardness" of the water's edge, creating a smooth, stable, and dignified entry for every single visitor.

We believe the profound sense of freedom found on the water should be accessible to everyone. A loading ramp, wheelchair transfer bench along with overhead grab bars and other key accessible features make this all possible with this launch system.

Alongside the accessible features, the launch will also serve as a stable, user-friendly entry point for able-bodied kayakers and canoeists, ensuring everyone can enjoy a smooth start to their paddling journey and enjoy the natural beauty and recreational treasures of your park.

One Launch. Unlimited Access.

This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a community-wide improvement. The new system utilizes a specialized loading ramp and transfer bench to ensure that whether it’s your 1st time on a paddleboard or your 500th trip in a kayak, your start is safe and effortless.

This project is for:

The Weekend Adventurer: Who wants a stable, dry-entry start without the slip-and-slide of a muddy bank.
The Family: Making it easier for parents to help children (and gear!) into boats safely.
The Lifelong Paddler: Ensuring that as our bodies change over time, our access to the water we love never has to.
The Entire Community: Removing barriers so that freedom on the water is a shared experience, not a privileged one.

The Impact of Your Support

By contributing to this campaign, you are investing in the infrastructure of belonging. You are helping us transform 170 acres of water into a truly open resource where the only thing you have to focus on is the rhythm of your stroke and the beauty of the park.

Universally Accessible Kayak Launch - Online Auction Fundraiser

The Friends need your help!