Four Florida state parks are getting a meaningful accessibility upgrade, thanks to a partnership between the Florida State Parks Foundation and Surfing's Evolution. The collaboration is bringing all-terrain track chairs to parks across the state, giving visitors with mobility challenges the chance to explore world-class beaches and urban green spaces that might otherwise be out of reach.
Track chairs are motorized, all-terrain wheelchairs designed to navigate sand, uneven ground, and other surfaces that standard wheelchairs can't handle. For beachgoers and nature lovers who use mobility aids, they can make the difference between watching a shoreline from a distance and actually experiencing it up close.
The addition spans both coastal and urban park settings, reflecting a broader commitment to making Florida's natural treasures accessible to everyone — not just those who can easily navigate rugged terrain on their own. Florida's state park system is consistently ranked among the best in the nation, and expanding access is a natural next step in serving a wider range of residents and visitors.
Details on which specific parks will receive the chairs were included in the announcement, and visitors interested in using a track chair are encouraged to check with individual park offices for availability and reservation information.
This story is based on an announcement from the Florida State Parks Foundation.
