Local recreation department hosts the Berserker Blitz, an inclusive obstacle course for people with disabilities.
PLEASANT GROVE — Pleasant Grove is hosting an adaptive obstacle course this month to help people with disabilities celebrate what their bodies can do. Pleasant Grove recreation held its first Berserker Blitz in September, when around 50 people enjoyed participating in an adaptive obstacle course at Cook Family Park , a new all-abilities park in the city.
"This may be a race, but time and distance take a back seat to fun. The Berserker Blitz is really about the joy families experience together," said Pleasant Grove recreation director Megan Zollinger.
"When communities invest in accessible spaces and adaptive equipment, families can share meaningful outdoor experiences. That's what the Berserker Blitz is all about.
"On May 30, the city will be hosting its "one-of-a-kind obstacle course" at 11 a.m. at the same park, providing an "inclusive and empowering experience for individuals of all abilities. ""It's such a cool opportunity for everyone of any ability to celebrate what their body can do, instead of being limited. ... It's something that is inclusive to celebrate all abilities no matter where any of us are at," said Alisha Leifson, Pleasant Grove recreation's adaptive coordinator.
Leifson was only a volunteer during the first event, which the city hosted after being approached by Extreme Motus, a company that designs all-terrain wheelchairs to make the outdoors more accessible for all abilities. People participate in Pleasant Grove's Berserker Blitz, an adaptive obstacle course that uses all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities, at Cook Family Park in September 2025. The obstacle course will go through the park's pump track, skate park, playground and splash pad.
Children got to run through the obstacle course, wheel themselves in an all-terrain wheelchair or get pushed by high school football players who volunteered to help with the event.
"That was sweet to see. responses of how much they loved it and were excited for next year was just really sweet. We also had volunteers cheering people on," she said. Along the course will be various sensory experiences, such as streamer curtains, water features, bumpy sections and tunnels.
At the end of the obstacle course is a foam cannon, which Leifson said was a fan favorite at September's event. She's hoping the event can continue to grow so people with disabilities can enjoy a fun, phys
Recreation Events Adaptive Obstacle Course People With Disabilities Berserker Blitz Pleasant Grove Recreation Extreme Motus All-Terrain Wheelchairs Cook Family Park
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