HAMPTON BEACH STATE PARK ACCESSIBILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY
We are studying ways to make Hampton Beach State Park more comfortable for all visitors, regardless of differences in ability. This feasibility study will address facilities, programs and amenities at Hampton Beach State Park.
Please Take This Short Survey and Tell Us About Your Experience at Hampton Beach State Park:
Project Area
The project area is shown in the map below and includes nearly 3.5 miles of shoreline and beach from South Beach to High Street.
Project Information
Hampton Beach State Park includes the following accessible facilities and equipment:
- Reserved parking spaces
- Ramps to the beach at four locations in the Seashell area
- A ramp and viewing platform at 18th Street
- A concrete walkway to the beach at South Beach
- Beach mats installed seasonally at the four ramp locations at the Seashell area
- Accessible bathhouses
- Accessible outdoor showers
- Beach wheelchairs for use on a first come, first served basis
Please visit the State Parks Accessibility Page for more information on Hampton Beach and other state parks: NH State Parks - Park Accessibility
The Hampton Beach State Park Accessibility Feasibility Study will be guided by an Advisory Committee. You can find committee meeting information on this page:
Hampton Beach State Park Accessibility Study Advisory Committee
Public Engagement
Events
Join us!
We will be hosting beach ‘pop-up’ events.
"BeachAbility" Accessibility Fair!
Date and time: July 25, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Hampton Beach State Park (South Beach picnic pavilion, 8 State Park Rd Hampton NH)
This event will focus on making our beach more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Parking reservations are required.
See flyer
Accessibility Study Pop-Up: Come provide feedback on our draft recommendations and let us know where you’d like to see improvements prioritized.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 27th.
Location:
Seashell Saturday 12pm-8pm
North Beach Saturday 3:30-5:30
South Beach Saturday 12pm-3pm
A St. Bathhouse Saturday 6pm-8pm
Come provide feedback on our draft recommendations and let us know where you’d like to see improvements prioritized.
Directions to Seashell Complex
Project Schedule
This project was initiated in March 2024 and will be complete by October 31, 2024.
See project timeline here
For more information, contact Johanna Lyons, NH State Park Planning and Development Specialist
Johanna.Lyons@dncr.nh.gov
