Inclusive Play Atlas
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026Destination inclusive playgrounds

Grommet Island Park

Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA

Oceanfront accessible playground in Virginia Beach with poured-in-place surfacing, raised sand tables, accessible seating, beach wheelchairs, and public restrooms.

Editorial notes

What stands out

If you want a true accessible destination rather than a standard park with a few ADA touches, this is the standout outdoor pick in Virginia Beach.

Know Before You Go

Weather
Fully outdoor oceanfront setting, so wind, sun, and heat can affect comfort.
Bring
Sun protection
Bring
Water
Bring
A change of clothes for sand play
Bring
Beach gear if combining with shoreline time

What to Expect

Play profile

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages

Visit amenities

  • Seating
  • Restrooms nearby
  • Limited shade
Visit type
Destination outing
Read more about this location

JT's Grommet Island Beach Park and Playground For EveryBODY is one of the clearest fully accessible playground destinations in Hampton Roads. The 15,000-square-foot park sits right on the Virginia Beach boardwalk and includes wheelchair-accessible entrances, poured-in-place surfacing, raised sand tables, a sensory board, a sway boat, and accessible seating connected by wood polymer decking. Families who want beach access with real play value will appreciate the free beach wheelchairs, seasonal attendant support, and nearby public restrooms.

Hours & Admission

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Sensory

Sensory board

Sensory

Sway boat

Sensory

Tactile sculptural features

Mobility

Wheelchair-accessible entrances

Mobility

Poured-in-place surfacing

Mobility

Wood polymer decking to seating areas

Mobility

Raised sand tables

Restrooms

Public restrooms

These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Location

Boardwalk & 2nd Street

Virginia Beach, VA

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Sources & Updates

Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources

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Last check on record
Apr 11, 2026
Sources reviewed
2 public sources

Public sources

  • City of Virginia Beach - Grommet Island Parkparks.virginiabeach.gov

    Official park page describes the park as a 100% accessible oceanfront park and lists amenities.

    Checked: name, address, phone, email, core accessible features, beach wheelchair availability

  • Landscape Structures project pageplaylsi.com

    Used as a clearly attributable project source for a venue-specific image.

    Checked: image

What changed

  • April 11, 2026

    Created listing from official city park details and attributable project imagery.

Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.