WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE BEACHES IN FLORIDA

The MobiMat at Anclote River Park was installed in February 2023. The Forward Foundation, which partners with Help Us Gather and the Disability Achievement Center, is reimbursing the county for the cost of the mats through its Accessible Beaches program.

Located near the picnic shelter, the 50′ accessibility mat is 6.5′ wide. There are restrooms located just to the north of the MobiMat.

Address: 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691

Accessible Parking: There are six handicap-accessible parking spaces near the MobiMat.

General Parking: There are multiple free general parking spaces at Anclote River Park. Please note that boat parking does have a fee associated; click here for details.

Madeira Beach’s first MobiMat, donated to the city by the Forward Foundation, was installed at Archibald Beach Park in April 2022. Located near the public restrooms at the end of a small boardwalk, the 42′ accessibility mat is 6.5′ wide with a 25′ wing extending to the south. There is a shower/foot wash on the boardwalk that leads to the MobiMat.

Address: 15100 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Accessible Parking: There are multiple handicap-accessible parking spaces on both sides of the parking lot, including near the restrooms.

General Parking: Madeira Beach uses pay stations and phone apps to collect parking fees of $3.00/hr. Learn more about their fees here.

The  100′ mobility mat on Clearwater Beach is located parallel to Pier 60, on the left if you are facing the gulf.

Address: 160S S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Accessible Parking: There are two handicap-accessible parking spaces near the mobility mat.

General Parking: The parking lot at Pier 60 has 65 total spaces. The cost to park is $3 per hour, with no time limit on parking. Learn more about fees and hours of operation here.

Located near the public restrooms, playground and beach pavilions, the accessibility mat at Cypress Point Park features a wing extending from the end of the mat.

Address: 5620 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607

Accessible Parking: There are 3 accessible parking spaces in the parking lot with direct beach access. There are also two additional spaces at the back of the parking lot, near the disc golf course.

General Parking: There are multiple general parking spaces in the large lot near the beach. For more information about parking rates, please contact the City of Tampa.

The MobiMat at Fred Howard Park is located across the Howard Park Causeway at Howard Park Beach, near the park bathroom.

Address: Howard Park Causeway, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Accessible Parking: There are 4 accessible parking spaces; two on either side of the main beach entrance.

General Parking: There are multiple general parking spaces in the large lot near the beach. Pinellas County charges a daily parking fee of $5. There are also annual beach parking passes available. More info can be found here.

Honeymoon Island State Park offers white sand beaches, stunning sunsets, and is often described as a bird watcher’s paradise. The MobiMat was donated to Pinellas County through a grant program funded by The Forward Foundation. While the beach has several public access points, two of these locations are equipped with MobiMats for public use.  The first MobiMat can be found at the Oasis, description. The second MobiMat is located at the North Main location, description. These MobiMats are conveniently positioned near the front entrances of the beach access points alongside accessible parking spaces.

Address: 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698

Accessible Parking: Many handicapped-accessible parking spaces are at the front of Oasis Beach and North Main (North Parking Lot).

General Parking: Parking is $8 per vehicle (8-person limit), $4 single-occupant. Annual beach parking passes are also available. More info can be found here.

The 100-foot-long mobility mat at Manatee Public Beach is made of durable and slip-resistant recycled materials, giving visitors of all abilities a safe, easy way to access the shoreline. The mat will stay in place year-round, except during severe-storm threats.

Address: 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

Accessible Parking: There are three handicap-accessible parking spaces in front of the beach cafe and five next to the cafe.

General Parking: There are multiple free parking spots in the parking area next to the beach, but the lot fills up quickly on busy days. Arriving early is always a smart idea.

The MobiMat at Moon Lake Park was installed in March 2023. The Forward Foundation, which partners with Help Us Gather and the Disability Achievement Center, is reimbursing the county for the cost of the mats through its Accessible Beaches program.

Located near the restrooms, the 150′ accessibility mat is 6.5′ wide and extends to the waterfront.

Address: 8985 Lake Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34654

Accessible Parking: There are two accessible parking spaces at the entrance nearest to the MobiMat.

General Parking: There are multiple general parking spaces in the lot at Moon Lake Park.

The MobiMat at Pass-A-Grille Beach is funded by a grant from the Forward Foundation and was installed in December 2022. This 84-foot-long, 6.5-foot-wide mat features a 19.5-foot T-shaped turnaround at the end of the mat.

Address: 2198 Gulf Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

Accessible Parking: There are four handicap-accessible parking spaces directly adjacent to the beach entrance, offering easy access to the MobiMat.

General Parking: There are multiple paid parking spaces running along the beach on Gulf Way.

The mobility mat at Picnic Island Park is near the southernmost part of the park, adjacent to a large parking lot and leading down to the shoreline.

NOTE: There is NO paved, accessible path to access this mobility mat from the designated parking area.

Address: 7404 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616

Accessible Parking: There are 4-5 accessible spots located near the restrooms in the large main parking lot.

General Parking: There are many general parking spaces located in the Picnic Island Park parking lot. For more information about parking rates, contact the City of Tampa.

The MobiMat at Strickland Park was installed in March 2023. The Forward Foundation, which partners with Help Us Gather and the Disability Achievement Center, is reimbursing the county for the cost of the mats through its Accessible Beaches program.

Located near the park pavilion, the 33′ accessibility mat is 6.5′ wide with one 16.5′ wing extending from the mat toward the parking lot.

Address: 6345 Clark St, Hudson, FL 34667

Accessible Parking: There are two accessible parking spaces at the beach entrance nearest the MobiMat, near the park pavilion.

General Parking: There are various general parking spaces on the road near Strickland Park and in the parking lot near the water.

The MobiMat at Rees Park was installed in January 2023. The Forward Foundation, which partners with Help Us Gather and the Disability Achievement Center, is reimbursing the county for the cost of the mats through its Accessible Beaches program.

Located at the end of the park sidewalk, the 115′ accessibility mat is 6.5′ wide, extending to the edge of the waterfront.

Address: 3503 Green Key Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Accessible Parking: There are two accessible parking spaces at the entrance nearest to the MobiMat, near the restrooms and playground.

General Parking: There are approximately 25 general parking spaces near the beach area of Rees Park.

Mobility Mat: The approximately 372′ MobiMat at Sand Key Park was installed in April 2023. The MobiMat was donated to Pinellas County through a grant program funded by The Forward Foundation. The mat runs from the sidewalk near the roundabout to midway down the beach. There are showers and accessible restrooms near the base of the MobiMat.

Address: 1060 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida 33767 (beach access #4)

Accessible Parking: There are multiple accessible parking spaces on both sides of the parking lot, near the public restrooms.

General Parking: Parking costs $6 for the day and there are more than 200 general parking spaces nearby. For more information, click here.

Mobility Mat: The 450-foot-long MobiMat at Siesta Key Beach stretches from the paved parking lot to the shoreline. There are multiple Y-shaped wings at the end of the mat. Beach wheelchairs are also available for free year-round. For more information, click here.

Address: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Accessible Parking: There are accessible parking spaces on both sides of the parking lot, near the public restrooms.

General Parking: Parking is free in the large lot that runs the length of the beach.

St. Petersburg’s MobiMat allows those visiting the St. Pete Pier to access Spa Beach. Keep in mind, the St. Pete Pier, which includes Spa Beach, opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes at 11:00 p.m. Parking is a bit far from the beach itself and the MobiMat here is rather short, but the St. Pete Pier does offer much more to do than just beach access thanks to multiple food and entertainment options nearby.

Address: 615 2nd Ave. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Accessible Parking: There are multiple handicap-accessible parking spots in the Pelican Lot, which offers the closest parking to Spa Beach.

General Parking: Weekday rates in the Pelican Lot start at $2/hour. For more detailed information about parking and rates, please visit the St. Pete Pier’s website.

The approximately 100′ mobility mat at Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs measures 6.5′ wide and is on the northwest side of the beach, near the sidewalk.

Address: 1800 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Accessible Parking: The City of Tarpon Springs plans to move accessible parking spots to the area at the base of the Mobimat to increase accessibility.

General Parking: There are more than two dozen free general parking spaces in the parking lot adjacent to the beach, including boat/trailer parking.

SunWest Park in Hudson features two mobility mats. The 200′ mat at North Beach was installed in April 2022 and the 125′ mat at South Beach was installed in April 2020.

Address: 17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking spots can be found near each mobility mat.

General Parking: There are more than 450 dozen general parking spaces throughout SunWest Park. The price to park is $5.00 per day or $30.00 for an annual pass. View more information about SunWest Park here.

Treasure Island’s MobiMat, installed in 2018, was the first of its kind in Pinellas County. The removable access pathway made out of recycled materials extends 433 ft. towards the Gulf of Mexico and is 6.5 ft. wide. Two wings at the end of the mat form a Y-shape, giving users a place to turn around or stay to enjoy the beach. The mat provides improved accessibility to Treasure Island’s large, popular beach for people with mobility impairments, pedestrians and beachgoers who use strollers and beach carts.

Address: 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706

Accessible Parking: There are three handicap-accessible parking spaces in the Gulf Front Park Lot, located next to the restrooms. Parking in the handicap-accessible spaces is free.

General Parking: There are 77 total spaces in the Gulf Front Park Lot. Parking costs $2.75 per hour. You can pay by using a smartphone and the Parkmobile app, or at the meters or pay stations using cards or cash/coin.

In August 2022, the City of St. Pete Beach accepted a grant from the Forward Foundation to install two new MobiMats, including a 135-foot-long and 6.5-foot-wide MobiMat at Upham Beach Park. The MobiMat ends in a 19.5-foot T-shaped formation. At the base of the mat, visitors cross over a 15-foot-wide wooden walkover, which also includes an outdoor shower/foot wash area.

Address: 6798 Beach Plaza, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

Accessible Parking: There are 3 accessible parking spaces in front of the Paradise Grille on Beach Plaza.

General Parking: There are multiple general parking spaces in the lot that runs along the beach. Parking is paid by the hour via a mobile app or at the parking payment stations near the beach entrances.

In January 2021, The City of Venice installed an ADA mobility mat that provides access for citizens in wheelchairs and scooters at the beach. The mat is constructed with a 6-foot wide by 76-foot-long section of AccessMat, followed by a 10-foot by 12-foot AccessDeck platform. Beach wheelchairs are also available for free year-round. For more information, click here.

Address: 101 The Esplanade S, Venice, FL 34285

Accessible Parking: There are 3 accessible parking spaces in the parking lot with direct beach access.

General Parking: Parking is free in the parking lot adjacent to the beach.