New Trams Rolling Out at 3 Popular Florida State Parks
Getting to Florida’s award-winning beaches just got easier—especially for those who need a little extra help.
Thanks to a $120,000 grant from Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, three of Florida’s most beloved coastal state parks are now equipped with brand-new, accessible trams designed to help visitors with mobility challenges reach the shore.
The trams will roll out at:
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (Key Biscayne)
- Lovers Key State Park (Bonita Springs)
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (Santa Rosa Beach)
Each 11-passenger tram includes space for wheelchairs and mobility devices—making it easier for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with strollers to enjoy Florida’s famously beautiful (and often hard-to-reach) shorelines.
Florida manages more than 100 miles of beaches through its state parks, many of which consistently top “best beach” lists. But for people with physical limitations, navigating deep sand or long boardwalks can be a barrier.
This partnership between Florida State Parks Foundation and Surfing’s Evolution continues a broader push to make the outdoors more accessible. The foundation, launched by famed surfer Ron DiMenna and his wife Lynne, has previously funded more than 60 beach wheelchairs across the state and supported park ranger equipment to better protect coastal ecosystems.
For parkgoers and out-of-town visitors alike, these new trams mean that Florida’s natural beauty is now a little more reachable—for everyone.
