An Accessible beAch - City of North Wildwood, New Jersey

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CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Beach Tag Office at 95th Street & Beach (609-368-6805)
ACCESS TO BOARDWALKS AND BEACHES
• Ramps from street to beach at 83rd, 88th, 92nd, 95th, 101st, 103rd,
105th, 111th, 114th and 119th Streets
• Access from beach entrance to water’s edge at 88th, 95th and 119th Streets
• There is access to pavilions at 88th and 101st Streets, and there is access
from the pavilions to the beach at those locations
SURF CHAIRS
Locations:
• A total of 6 chairs are available at Beach Tag Office at 95th Street & Beach
• Beach Tag Office hours are 10 am to 4 pm
Beach Patrol Headquarters (609-522-8258 or 609-846-2054) or
City Hall (609-522-2444)
ACCESS TO BOARDWALKS AND BEACHES
• Access ramps to boardwalk at Schellenger Ave and Rio Grande
• At Cresse Ave (beyond boardwalk), there is direct access to the beach
• Beach Patrol will provide transport from the boardwalk onto the soft sand
for person with disabilities and 1 companion after 11am and will provide
return transport to the boardwalk before 4pm
Reservations:
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
Reservations:
• There are portable rest rooms with accessible stalls on the 82nd Street
Recreation Field, 95th Street and the beach, and the 123rd Street Parking
Lot at the beach
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
• Located at 95th Street & Beach
• There is No Charge for on-street metered parking for motor vehicles that
properly display a handicapped windshield placard or license plate
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• Use of the surf chair is restricted to those individuals weighing less than
three hundred (300) pounds
• An attendant must be present when the chair is in use
• The attendant must not undertake tasks which exceed his/her physical ability
• At no time, and under no circumstances is the surf chair to be placed in
the water beyond a depth of six inches.
SURF CHAIRS
Location:
• There are a total of 2-3 chairs available
• All are located at the Beach Patrol Headquarters at Lincoln Ave & Ocean
• There is No Charge for use of chairs
• Reservations (No Charge) are strongly suggested (609-368-6805)
GENERAL GUIDELINES
FOR SAFE SURF CHAIR USE
• Chairs are available on a first come, first served basis
• Reservations are strongly encouraged (609-522-8258 or 609-846-2054)
but will be accepted no more than 2 days prior to date(s) requested
• Chairs may be reserved for more than 1 day at a time, but must be
returned each night and must stay at all times in Wildwood on the beach
• 2 forms of ID are required to reserve chairs
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
• Accessible rest rooms (boardwalk level) are located at Glenwood, Youngs,
and Leaming Aves
• At Schellenger Ave (beach level), there is a ramp from boardwalk to beach
and comfort station
• Additionally, at each of the 7 beach walkways, there are accessible portable restrooms
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Cape May County Department of Aging & Disability Services wishes to
thank the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Cape May
County Department of Tourism for their help in producing this brochure.
Thanks, too, go out to all of the municipalities in Cape May County that
graciously continue to provide the information included in this publication.
• Accessible location: Intersection of Williams Ave and Neptune Road; Putnam Ave
• Other beach access: All street ends and along Whale Beach
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Special thanks to Ron Jost who generously volunteered his time to contact the
municipalities for information regarding the accessibility of their beaches.
SURF CHAIRS
Location:
Captain Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol (609-522-3825)
Captain Bill Handley (609-263-1151; [email protected])
ACCESS TO BEACHES
• 2 chairs are available upon request at the Beach Patrol Building (Williams
Ave and Neptune Road)
Reservations:
• Strongly suggested (609-263-1151; [email protected])
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
CONTACT INFORMATION
• There is access at 39 streets adjacent to the beach
• Only Cresse and Washington are NOT accessible
SURF CHAIRS
Location:
• No public rest rooms are available
• Portable rest room with 1 accessible stall is available at Williams Ave and
Putnam Ave
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Township of Upper is committed to making its community accessible for all,
including people with disabilities. The Township is undertaking a complete review of all
facilities and beach areas to ensure compliance with all aspects of ADA requirements.
Any and all suggestions for improving the usefulness of this brochure are
welcome. Address all comments to Paulann Pierson, CMC Department of
Aging & Disability Services (609-886-2784; [email protected])
ACCESS TO BOARDWALKS AND BEACHES
• Rambler Road & the beach (Beach Patrol Headquarters)
• On-street parking at Neptune Road, Prescott Ave, and Putnam Ave
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An Accessible Beach
A Guide to Accessing Cape May County’s Beaches
and Surf Chairs for People with Disabilities
• Available on at least every other street at Ocean
• Accessible spaces at municipal parking lots (Rio Grande, Taylor, Leaming, Hand)
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Reservations:
• Beach Patrol Headquarters (609-522-3825)
• ADA accessible rest rooms will be available for the 2012 season at the
Sunrise Park at Rambler Rd
Cape May County Department of
Aging & Disability Services
4 Moore Road, DN 620
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
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ACCESSIBLE PARKING
• Wildwood Crest is considering adding handicapped parking at Rambler
Road as part of a new project for this area in the future
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Contact Information
Avalon Recreation Department (609) 976-3066
Beach Patrol (609) 967-7587 Memorial Day - Labor Day
Access to boardwalkS and beaches
• Handicapped ramps at 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th,
29th, 30th and 32nd Streets
• Ramps to boardwalk and beach requiring companion’s
assistance at 22nd Street
• Hard-packed gravel paths from street to beach are
located at 9th-20th, 32nd-40th, 44th, 48th, 50th,
57th - 66th and 68th-79th Streets
• Accessible bay front piers at 8th Street pier at the bay
side, 20th and 5th Ave, 22nd and 6th Ave, 23rd, 33rd,
37th and 57th Streets
Surf CHairs
Locations:
• 8th, 30th and 80th Streets at the beach
Reservations (No Charge):
• Call Beach Patrol (609-967-7587) between 10 am and 5 pm
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
• Dune Drive & 10th Street (Recreation Field)
• Dune Drive & 31st Street (Seniors Center), during
hours of operation
• Dune Drive & 32nd Street (Borough Hall), during hours
of operation
• 30th Street & the Beach (Community Hall)
• Dune Drive & 31st Street outside, between the Fire
House & Police Station
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
• At 30th Street, adjacent to Community Hall
(4 spaces on north and south sides of building)
• At 32nd Street & the boardwalk (1 space)
• Parking lot at 29th Street at the boardwalk
(3 spaces)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Accessible Beach Information brochure available
from Avalon Recreation Department and Avalon
Borough Hall
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lifeguard Headquarters: 609-884-9520; Public Works Dept.:
609-884-9570
ACCESS TO BOARDWALKS AND BEACHES
• Ramps to the boardwalk (promenade) are located at 17
streets along Beach Drive
• Ramps from the boardwalk (promenade) to the beach at
Broadway, 3rd and Cove, Grant and Gurney Streets and
Trenton Ave
SURF CHAIRS
Locations:
• First Ave Beach (2 chairs)
• Stegers Beach (1 chair)
• Stockton Street Beach (1 chair)
• Jefferson Ave Beach (1 chair)
• Philadelphia Ave Beach (1 chair)
• Hughes Street Beach (2 chairs)
• Poverty Beach (1 chair)
• Madison Ave Beach (1 chair)
• Beach Patrol Headquarters on Grant Street (3 chairs)
Reservations:
• Surf chairs are available (No Charge) on a first come-first
served system
• A photocopy of a Driver’s License is required to use the chairs
• Chairs will be delivered by the Beach Patrol
• Chairs must stay on the beach and must be returned by 4:30 pm
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
There are 4 accessible rest rooms on the boardwalk
(promenade) along Beach Drive
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
• Beach Drive & 2nd Street
• Beach Drive & Broadway
• Beach Drive & Grant
• Beach Drive & Perry
• Beach Drive & Decatur
• Beach Drive & Ocean
• Beach Drive & Convention Center
• Beach Drive & Howard
• Beach Drive & Jefferson
• Beach Drive & Madison
• Beach Drive & Trenton
• Beach Drive & Pittsburgh
• Beach Drive & Philadelphia
• Beach Drive & Wilmington
Handicapped persons whose motor vehicles properly display
a windshield placard or special license plate are exempt
from paying parking meter fees throughout the City of Cape
May (Ordinance 240-2011)
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Contact Information
Beach Patrol Chief (609-884-8468, Ext. 15)
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Access to boardwalkS and beaches
• There is a ramp to the beach at Coral Ave
Surf CHairs
• There are 2 chairs available (No Charge)
• Chairs can be requested on a daily basis at the
Lifeguard Station
• Reservations are recommended (609-884-8468 Ext. 15)
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
• There are no public rest rooms at this location
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
• There is accessible parking at Borough Hall, Alexander
Ave, and Coral Ave
• There is designated accessible parking close to the
ramp at Coral Ave
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ACCESS TO BOARDWALKS AND
BEACHES
ACCESS TO BOARDWALKS AND
BEACHES
SURF CHAIRS
Locations:
SURF CHAIRS
Locations:
Recreation Division at the Sports & Civic Center
(609-525-9304)
• Ramps (concrete) to the boardwalk at every street
adjacent to the boardwalk
• Ramps to the beach at Stenton Place, 1st, 3rd, Pennlyn
Place, Park Place, 4th, Brighton Place, 6th , Music Pier,
11th – 18th, 20th, 26th, 35th, 36th, 39th – 41st, 43rd,
46th, 50th – 59th Streets
• Direct access to the beach at Morningside, St. James
Place, 23rd, 29th, 30th, 34th and 57th Streets
• Total of 54 surf chairs are available from Memorial Day
through Labor Day
• 1 chair is available at each of the Lifeguard Stations at 1st,
12th, 34th and 59th Streets, to act as transport onto the beach
• The rest of the chairs are available for pickup (No
Charge) at the Sports & Civic Center at 6th Street &
Boardwalk between 9 am and 5 pm
Reservations:
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Life Guard Station Chief (609-522-7500)
between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm
ACCESS TO BOARDWALKS AND
BEACHES
• Accessible concrete ramp at 15th Ave
• This location also provides access onto the beach via
portable ramp & walkway
SURF CHAIRS
Location:
• There are a total of 15 chairs available
• 10 are located at Beach Patrol Headquarters at 15th
Ave; 3 at 5th Ave and the beach; and 2 on Inlet Beach
• There is No Charge for use of chairs
• Reservations are encouraged; to reserve a chair, contact
the Recreation Division at the Sports & Civic Center
(609-525-9304) between 9 am and 5 pm
• Surf chairs can be reserved for up to 2 weeks or can be
used on a daily basis
• Failure to pick up the chair within 24 hours of the
initial reservation date will result in the cancellation
of your reservation
• Both child and adult size chairs are offered
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
Beach Patrol Headquarters (44th St. & Boardwalk):
609-263-3655
• Ramps from street to the Promenade at 29th, 40th,
44th and 57th Streets
• Access to beach at 41st and 85th Streets
• Gazebo with picnic facilities at 85th Street entrance
• 94th Street gazebo at Townsend’s Inlet Park has ramp
access to the gazebo and to a decked walkway into
the dunes
• Mobi-Mat®s are available at most beach entrances
• Chairs are available YEAR ROUND --- From Memorial
Day to Labor Day at the Beach Patrol Headquarters
(44th St. & Promenade), open from 10 to 5 daily;
from Labor Day to Memorial Day through Public Works
(609-263-6000), M – F, 7 to 3, drop off/pick up service
available
Reservations:
• Surf chairs are available (No Charge) on a first comefirst served system
• 2 forms of ID are required
• Reservations are strongly suggested
• Chairs may be signed out for 1-5 days; on the first day
of a reservation, the chair(s) must be picked up by
11:30 am
• If chairs are kept for more than 1 day, you must
provide your own storage and transportation
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
• Public rest rooms are located on the boardwalk at 1st
Street, 6th Street, Music Pier, and 12th Street
• Public rest rooms are also available at the Sports &
Civic Center and at the 34th and 59th Street
Lifeguard Stations
• Public rest rooms are located at 32nd, 40th, 44th on
the beach and 94th Street at Townsend’s Inlet Park
• All rest rooms have at least 1 accessible stall
• There are separate fully accessible rest rooms at 32nd
and 40th Streets on the Promenade and at 85th Street
at the beach
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
• There is No Charge for the parking lot located at 5th
Street and Asbury Ave
• There is No Charge for on-street metered parking for
properly marked handicapped vehicles
• Municipal parking lots provide handicapped parking
For a Charge
• There are accessible parking spaces along JFK
Boulevard & Promenade and at Townsend’s Inlet Park
at 94th Street
• Mostly metered parking
Reservations:
• Chairs are available on a first come, first served basis
ACCESSIBLE REST ROOMS
• Public rest rooms are located at 7th & 15th Aves at the
beach
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
• Available at 15th Ave & the beach
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