On July 26, 2024 the Wayne County Care Center sponsored a hike for its residents at Kenwood Acres. The event was coordinated by Care Center Activities Director Sarah Koval, AD/STNA/CDP, with assistance from Shelley Schrier, FWMP Board member. Nine residents were aided by Care Center staff and volunteers from the Moreland Garden Club and FWMP. After a brief talk about the Kenwood Acres development, volunteers and staff pushed the residents in their wheelchairs along the Kenwood trails on a beautiful warm and sunny afternoon. A great time was had by all. 

The idea for creating accessible trails was first suggested by the previous land owners Norma and Gerald Stair. The trails were open to the public in 2018. One of the goals for Kenwood was to have events such as this for people with disabilities. We want to encourage those who would not normally be able to take walks through forest, cross ravines or walk through prairies to come and experience Kenwood Acres at WMP. If there are groups who wish to sponsor an event like this, please contact us through our Website, FriendsofWMP.com, email at friendswmp@gmail.com, or our Facebook page. We will be glad to offer assistance.