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You can enjoy Volusia County beaches even when you travel in a wheelchair. If you cannot walk or your car has a handicapped ID, ask a Beach Patrol member about our Beach WheelsTM program, which is free to persons with disabilities.
Specialized beach wheelchairs are available free at these Volusia County Lifeguard stations and parks:
- 301 Cardinal Blvd., Ormond Beach (386-676-4160)
- Dunlawton Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores (386-756-7491)
- Lighthouse Point Park, Ponce Inlet (386-756-7488)
- Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach (386-424-2345)
- Frank Rendon Park, 2705 Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (386-239-6414)
- Tom Renick Park, 1575 Oceanshore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea (386-441-1544)
Handicap parking
Physically challenged beach patrons displaying a handicap placard in their vehicles will be permitted to park adjacent to the east side of the established traffic lanes.Conditions
East side parking is allowed only when tides permit.Vehicles must display their "handicap placard" in the window facing the traffic lane.
Due to extreme congestion, east side parking is not to be permitted in these areas: from the Silver Beach approach to the University Beach approach in Daytona Beach and from Crawford Avenue approach to the Third Avenue approach in New Smyrna Beach.
"Handicap Parking Only" spaces are provided at all lifeguard stations with the exception of the Dunlawton lifeguard station.
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