Gearbank

One of the most significant barriers to getting outdoors is the lack of quality gear. We want to fix that. The purpose of the Gearbank is to provide quality outdoor gear to the community at an accessible cost. The Gearbank is located at Strawberry Hill Park.

Gear Available

• 2-person Tents
• 3-Person Tents
• 4-Person Tents
• Adult Foam Sleeping Pads
• Youth Foam Sleeping Pads
• Backpacks (35-82L) from trusted names like Osprey, REI, North Face, Black Diamond, and Jansport
• Trekking Poles
• Youth and Adult Snowshoes
• 17.5” Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bikes
• 19” Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bikes
• 21” Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bikes
• Bear Cans
• Hippocampe Beach and All-Terrain wheelchair

How to Reserve Gear

Gear bank rentals can be secured by contacting the Outdoor Program Manager, Stacey Stoner, at staceys@biparks.org or by calling 206-883-5768.

Hippocampe Beach and All-Terrain Wheelchair

Hippocampe wheelchairs are available to rent at no cost. Rentals can be secured by contacting the Adaptive & Accessibility Coordinator, Cody Ogren, at codyogren@biparks.org or by calling 206.565.5811.

Find more information about the off-road wheelchairs.

Reservations should be made one week to two months in advance of the rental date. Rentals with-in 7 days may be possible assuming there is adequate equipment and staff available. Refunds, minus a $10 administrative fee, will only be issued for cancellations made at least 7 days in advance of rental start date. Any rental within the 7 days will not be refunded. See our website for full refund details: www.biparks.org.

Fees

We’re huge fans of free gear, but we have to charge a minimal fee to ensure our gear rental program is sustainable. We also charge a refundable deposit to ensure our equipment is treated correctly and can be used by many other outdoor enthusiasts for years to come.

FAQs

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Cancellation requests made seven days or more before the rental begin date will receive a full refund, minus a $10 administrative fee
• Cancellation requests made less than seven days before the rental begin date will not receive a refund unless a doctor’s note is provided. In that event, a refund will be granted, but a $10 administrative fee will be assessed.
• Cancellation requests made after the rental end date will not receive a refund, even with a doctor’s note.
• Rentals canceled by the Park District will receive a full refund.
• No refunds are provided for gear that is not picked up or that is rented but not used.
• Refunds will be in the form of a credit to the renter’s household account unless a check is requested.