Beach Wheelchair

Beach Wheelchair at Campus Point

Thanks to a generous grant from the UCSB Coastal Fund there is now a beach wheelchair available to use at UCSB Campus Point!

There is no cost to use the wheelchair and it is available to everyone, no campus affiliation required! Parking permit fees may apply.

2 Ways to Access the Wheelchair

 

UCSB Campus Point Rental Center

The staff of the Campus Point Rental Center have a key to the chair storage shed. If the Rental Center is open, you can ask them for the key. Please make yourself aware of the Rental Center hours and return the chair and shed key at least 15 minutes before the Rental Center closes.

Campus Point Rental Center Hours

UCSB Recreation Center

A key is also available at the UCSB Recreation Center.
Please give yourself enough time to ensure the key is returned to the Rec Cen before their scheduled closing time.

Recreation Center Hours

Wheelchair Location & Parking

The beach wheelchair is stored in a locked shed on Lagoon Road near Campus Point. It is fully assembled and no tools are required. See below for more information about using and accessing the wheelchair.

Parking permits are required while parking on campus. There is a disabled parking spot located adjacent to the wheelchair shed at Campus Point, but a parking permit must be purchased in Lot 6 before driving down the road. There are no permit machines located in the lower lot. For additional parking information please visit the UCSB Transportation & Parking Services website.

Wheelchair Use Guidelines & Info

  1. The Beach Wheelchair is located in a small grey shed in front of the last trailer at the bottom of Lagoon Road. See UCSB Campus Map for directions to Campus Point.
  2. Check out the key at Campus Point Rental Center (located at the end of Lagoon Road) or the Recreation Center (516 Ocean Road) during their operating hours.
  3. A signed Waiver of Liability is required for users prior to wheelchair use. Please give your signed waiver to staff upon receipt of shed key. Waiver available here.
  4. Unlock the shed and remove the wheelchair.
  5. Check the air in the tires before use. An air pump is available inside the shed.
  6. Enjoy your beach day! Please use the wheelchair in the vicinity of Campus Point only.
  7. After use, rinse the wheelchair with fresh water and dry it off. Water is available near the bathrooms.
  8. Return the key to the point of check-out at least 15 minutes before the facility closes. Shed key must be returned to check out location the same day as check-out. Exceptions to this procedure in case of holiday/closures must be made at least 1 week in advance by emailing customerservice@recreation.ucsb.edu.
  9. Report any issues to customerservice@recreation.ucsb.edu or upon returning the key.

Made possible by a grant from the
UCSB Coastal Fund