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Standing on a new ACCESSMAT that heightens wheelchair accessibility on Oakland Beach at Rye Town Park, Park Director Russell Gold (left) unfastens a belt so ADA specialist and advocate Michael Hellmann can try out one of the new beach wheelchairs offered at the property. Park Ranger Captain Michael Cancel and Judy Hellmann stand by.

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Wheeling to the beach has never been easier

Town of Rye uses grant to make Oakland Beach more wheelchair accessible

Beach days are enjoyable to all sects of the community, regardless of age or ability. And new initiatives at Rye Town Park are making it a little easier for all residents to soak up the sun at Oakland Beach.

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