Accessible Travel in Jacksonville

Jacksonville is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible experience for visitors with disabilities.

With accessible hotels, museums, attractions, parks, restaurants and more, travelers of all abilities have options in Jacksonville. Visitors are encouraged to contact an attraction, hotel or restaurant directly for any specific needs, requests and/or questions.

Information in this guide is a starting point to assist travelers who are planning a visit and will be updated regularly.

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Things to Do

Accessible Attractions

The Cummer Museum & Gardens offers large print guides, pre-scheduled ASL services, touch tours for those who are blind or have low vision and more.

iFLY Jacksonville features All Abilities Night the first Monday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m., offering individuals with physical or cognitive challenges the opportunity to indoor skydive.

The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) can provide weighted wraps, noise reducing headphones, a sensory map, pre-scheduled ASL services, raised versions of sky maps and more.

Other attractions with accessible offerings include Catty Shack Ranch, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens and the St. Johns Town Center.

Accessible Outdoor Adventures

Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the nation with 80,000 acres of parks, gardens and arboretums. Travelers with disabilities will find many outdoor activities are open to them, offering opportunity for exploration and adventure.

The City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division works closely with many local rehabilitation and non-profit agencies to provide adaptive recreation, including kayaking. The Parks & Recreation Division website offers a directory that can be filtered for accessible amenities and wheelchair access.

Popular local State Parks Little Talbot Island and Big Talbot Island both have a paved pathway, among other accessible offerings. Other State Parks have accessible features, including Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve. Each of the seven local State Parks is different, and it’s recommended that visitors check individual pages for details.

The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve National Park features two sites offering self-guided audio tours, Kingsley Plantation and Fort Caroline.

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens and Tree Hill Nature Center have accessible walkways and trails.

The Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail offers a 12-foot wide paved trail.

Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach offer beach wheelchairs at no cost.

Accessibility at Special Event Venues

Jacksonville’s special event venues offer accessible accommodations. Visit the links below to learn more about the accessible offerings at each specific venue.

Transportation & Parking

Jacksonville International Airport

Jacksonville International Airport strives to provide services that make travel easier for those with disabilities. Learn more about accessibility services at the airport.

Public Transportation

Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is committed to providing safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable service accessible to persons with disabilities. Transit hubs, shelters and most bus stops are accessible. In addition to bus service, JTA offers The Skyway, a free, elevated monorail system above Downtown that crosses the St. Johns River to Kings Avenue on the Southbank.

Parking

Downtown Jacksonville – Those with a clearly displayed disabled parking permit are allowed 4 hours of parking at no charge.

Jacksonville Beach – People who have a license plate with a permanently affixed handicap designation do not pay to park.

Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach – Those who properly display handicapped-parking credentials are allowed to park for free up to 4 hours in any public parking space.

Resources

Looking for more information about accessible travel in Jacksonville? Check out the resources below.

The City of Jacksonville offers a directory of services for persons with disabilities.

Looking for some assistance while traveling? GOMO Travel is a locally started company providing compassionate travel companions lending a helping hand to those who could use a little help when getting from destination to destination.

HEAL Foundation, Helping Enrich Autistic Lives Foundation, offers a directory of resources in Jacksonville.

The Florida Disabled Outdoors Association offers a searchable database by county of parks, pools, beaches, attractions and events for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Where to Stay

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