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Destin beach access has city’s first ADA compliant wheelchair accessible ramp

Last week, the City of Destin’s parks and recreation staff completed the city’s first permitted ADA compliant wheelchair accessible ramp at June White Decker park. The Destin Fire Control District also provides a no-cost Beach Wheelchair Program to allow residents or visitors, who need assistance, access to the beaches. According to the City of Destin, […]

Jared Williams

Last week, the City of Destin’s parks and recreation staff completed the city’s first permitted ADA compliant wheelchair accessible ramp at June White Decker park.

The Destin Fire Control District also provides a no-cost Beach Wheelchair Program to allow residents or visitors, who need assistance, access to the beaches.

According to the City of Destin, Beach Wheels are available to be used at three designated beach access points in Destin:

June White Decker
Shirah Beach Trail
James Lee Park.

For more information about the beach wheelchair program click here.

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“I can’t imagine Eglin will allow this. I sure hope this is just wishful thinking. This would completely ruin this lovely beach and I’m sorry but we military/veterans served and...”

Troy commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“How about you join the military and do something for your country?”

Danny Dillard commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“This parcel needs to remain as a military asset.”

Renate commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Don’t do this!! Keep this property for the military. The public will trash it just like they did at the foot of the Destin bridge and the military closed it...”

Ryan commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“DO NOT DO THIS! The Eglin Beach park is one of the few areas in Destin that has not been overrun with tourist. This has been one of my family's...”

Lynda commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Absolutely not .. let the military keep the land so the military families can enjoy a private area to themselves! When I first moved here there was a NCO beach...”

Kirby R. Locklear commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Can we just leave well enough alone. I have been here since 1980 and this has always been a beach for military families. First the NCO Beach Club then open...”

Maureen commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“ABSOLUTELY NOT! There doesn’t need to be another beach ruined by putting condos, water sport rentals, trash and selfish people tearing the environment up! There’s a reason the base Commander...”

JK commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Yes, keep it for the military. I have no problem with that at all. As long as the project is funded with revenue from tourist development and not ‘general funds’...”