Accessible Beaches in The Palm Beaches

Across The Palm Beaches, several oceanfront parks offer accessible pathways, beach access mats and complimentary beach wheelchairs to help visitors get closer to the shoreline and enjoy the sand and sea. Whether you’re planning a relaxing beach day with family, taking in ocean views along a scenic boardwalk or exploring coastal parks, these locations provide amenities designed to make the experience easier and more inclusive.

South Inlet Park, Boca Raton

Located in the city of Boca Raton is South Inlet Park, an off-the-beaten-path park that is rarely crowded with beachgoers. This is a beautiful and relaxed oceanfront park that includes a nice, sandy beach, multiple barbecue pits, picnic areas, and a playground. This is a perfect spot to bring the family and spend the entire day, as there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. The park’s manual beach wheelchair is free to use and is available by contacting a lifeguard on a first-come, first-served basis.

As part of a Parks Foundation-led initiative to enhance ADA accessibility across Palm Beach County beaches, South Inlet Park now also features a beach access mat, creating a safer and more convenient pathway across the sand for visitors with mobility challenges, families with strollers, and beachgoers of all abilities.

Atlantic Dunes Park, Delray Beach

Atlantic Dunes Park in Delray Beach offers several features designed to make the beach easier to enjoy for visitors with mobility needs. Guests can take in the natural beauty of the area along a boardwalk and a 300-foot hard-packed nature trail that winds through the coastal dunes and leads toward the beach.

Manual beach wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis until 5 p.m. daily. Visitors are asked to limit use to about two hours so more guests have the opportunity to access the beach. These wheelchairs are designed for travel across the sand and are not intended for use in the water.

Atlantic Dunes Park also features a Mobi-Mat beach access mat, which allows visitors using wheelchairs or mobility devices to travel more easily across the sand and get closer to the shoreline.

Oceanfront Park, Ocean Ridge

Accessibility at Oceanfront Park is excellent. Located in the Boynton Beach community of Ocean Ridge, the park offers two manual beach wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis through the lifeguard station. The park also features a Mobi-Mat beach access mat, allowing visitors using wheelchairs, mobility devices or strollers to travel more easily across the sand and get closer to the shoreline.

Beyond the beach, Oceanfront Park offers several amenities to enjoy throughout the day. Picnic tables and grills are available for those who want to cook out.

Bicentennial Park at Riviera Beach Marina Village

Riviera Beach Marina Village is a destination in itself, offering eco-tours and year-round special events. Adjacent to the marina, waterfront Bicentennial Park features a small beach, children’s splash park, and concession stand. The park also offers several amenities that make enjoying the beach easier for visitors with mobility needs. A five-foot-wide Mobi-Mat beach access mat extends from the sidewalk across the sand toward the shoreline, creating a smooth pathway for visitors using wheelchairs, strollers, or mobility devices.

Bicentennial Park also provides two amphibious beach wheelchairs, allowing visitors to comfortably navigate the sand and float in the water. To reserve an amphibious beach wheelchair during your visit, call 561-707-9015 in advance to coordinate your arrival. Wheelchairs are available daily until 6 p.m.

Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach

Phil Foster Park is located on an Intracoastal island in Riviera Beach and offers a beautiful beach with calm waters and hard-packed sand that makes navigating the shoreline easier. Visitors can borrow a manual beach wheelchair free of charge by contacting the lifeguard on duty. As part of a Parks Foundation-led initiative to expand ADA accessibility across Palm Beach County beaches, Phil Foster Park now also features a beach access mat, providing a smoother pathway across the sand for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility devices or strollers.

Ocean Reef Park, Riviera Beach

Ocean Reef Park is located in Riviera Beach, just over a mile from nearby Phil Foster Park. Visitors can enjoy this scenic oceanfront park by strolling along the boardwalk, which features a gradual slope leading down to the beach. Picnic areas and grills are available for gathering with family and friends, and the park is also a popular spot to catch a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic.

For visitors with mobility needs, manual beach wheelchairs are available by contacting the lifeguard on duty. As part of a Parks Foundation-led initiative to expand ADA accessibility across Palm Beach County beaches, Ocean Reef Park now also features a beach access mat, creating a smoother pathway across the sand for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility devices, or strollers

R.G. Kreusler Park, Palm Beach

R.G. Kreusler Park, located in Palm Beach just north of Lake Worth Beach, offers more than four acres of oceanfront shoreline to enjoy. The park provides several features designed to make visiting the beach easier for guests with mobility needs. Accessible parking is available, along with a paved pathway that leads from the parking area toward the beach.

Visitors can also borrow manual beach wheelchairs free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. To request one, call Ocean Rescue headquarters at 561-629-8770, and a lifeguard will bring the wheelchair to you upon arrival. As part of a Palm Beach County initiative to expand ADA accessibility across local beaches, R.G. Kreusler Park also features a beach access mat, creating a smoother pathway across the sand for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility devices or strollers.

Carlin Park, Jupiter 

Carlin Park, located in Jupiter, is a spectacularly large park with multiple recreation facilities, picnic areas, and pavilions. There is also a cafe here and grills are available for use. Your family can spend the day here enjoying the beautiful beach, as well as the Seabreeze Amphitheater that features live music and hosts special events throughout the year. For wheelchair users, the beach can be accessed from the ramp on the north end of Carlin Park and by requesting a free manual beach wheelchair from a lifeguard on duty. 

Ocean Cay Park, Jupiter

Ocean Cay Park in Jupiter offers a beautiful stretch of beachfront nestled just beyond the dunes. The park also features open green space and shaded areas surrounded by lush coastal vegetation, creating a peaceful setting for a day by the water.

Visitors will find several accessibility features designed to make the beach easier to enjoy. A ramp provides access toward the shoreline, and manual beach wheelchairs are available by contacting the lifeguard on duty. As part of a Parks Foundation-led initiative to expand ADA accessibility across Palm Beach County beaches, Ocean Cay Park now also features a beach access mat, creating a smoother pathway across the sand for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility devices, or strollers.

DuBois Park, Jupiter

DuBois Park in Jupiter is a favorite for its scenic waterfront setting at the mouth of the Jupiter Inlet. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the iconic red Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse while spending the day along the park’s sandy shoreline and calm lagoon waters. With plenty of open space and family-friendly amenities, it’s a popular spot for relaxing by the water.

Visitors with mobility needs will find several features designed to make the beach easier to access. Manual beach wheelchairs are available free of charge by contacting the lifeguard on duty. As part of a Parks Foundation-led initiative to expand ADA accessibility across Palm Beach County beaches, DuBois Park now also features a beach access mat, providing a smoother pathway across the sand for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility devices or strollers.

The Palm Beaches have so many amazing parks and multiple options for fun in the sand. With any questions that you may have about accessibility at the above beaches, you can contact the friendly staff of South Ocean Lifeguards at 561-629-8770 or the North District Beaches at 561-694-7483. While the manual beach wheelchairs are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, if you call beforehand and let them know when you’ll need a chair, they will try their best to have one available for you. 

In The Palm Beaches, the weather’s great any time of year, and the sparkling waters and smooth sands are ready to welcome you. Start planning your beach vacation now and rest assured that this is a remarkable destination for people of all abilities.