Let's go to Rish Park

A Barrier-Free Recreational Area
For Persons with Disabilities

William J. Rish Recreational Park

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WILLIAM J. (BILLY JOE) RISH
RECREATIONAL PARK, owned
and operated by the Agency for Persons
with Disabilities (APD), is 100 acres of
beautiful, sugar-white sand, sea-oatcovered
dunes, refreshing sea air, and
shimmering turquoise water. Located on
Cape San Blas near Port St. Joe in the
Florida Panhandle, the park is a fabulous
getaway that is completely accessible for
people with disabilities.

Miles of boardwalks and ramps connect
spacious dormitories and family cottages
to the beach and crystal clear water.
Amenities include a multipurpose event
hall with a complete cooking facility,
Olympic-size swimming pool, miniature
golf course, and shuffleboard court.
You can cool off from a day of
sunbathing or have some
fun in the company of friends.

The park’s nature trails beckon you
to explore this pristine property
and watch coastal wildlife
in its natural habitat. Journey
to the shore and stroll along
the piers extending over St. Joseph Bay for a
close-up look at shorebirds flying
overhead and fish swimming below. You
cannot get any closer to nature than Billy
Joe Rish Park!


RESERVATIONS

Only people with disabilities may rent cottages and
dormitories or use the park facilities. Family members
or guardians accompanying people with disabilities
are welcome, as are state or private caregivers
who transport and assist them. The park is open 12
months a year. Summer months are peak times and
advance registration is recommended. To reserve
park facilities, contact APD’s Sunland Center
at 850-482-9386 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Central time, Monday through Friday, or write:

Reservation Coordinator
Sunland Center
3700 Williams Drive
Marianna, Florida 32446

To download the reservation form or get
updates on the park, you can also visit:
rishpark.org

FEE SCHEDULE

A nominal fee is charged for the use of the park.
Fees are as follows:
• Day use: $5 per day, per person. Call Rish Park at
850-227-1876 for availability.
• $15 per night, per person. (For large groups renting the
entire park, the cost is $650 per night.) For groups of more
than 60, $10 per night, per person.
• Family Cottage: $15 per night, per person (with a minimum of
$30 per night).
Fees are subject to an 11 percent tax (7 percent sales tax and
4 percent bed tax). Tax-exempt status is recognized for qualified facilities
and organizations.

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Where is Rish Park?.

Rish Park is located in Florida’s Panhandle
on the St. Joseph Peninsula, 30 miles west
of Apalachicola and 15 miles around St.
Joseph Bay from Port St. Joe. Take State
Road 98 to Highway 30, then take Highway
30-E, which is Cape San Blas Road. The
park’s address is 6773 Cape San Blas Road.

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities
1-866-APD-CARES (1-866-273-2273)
apdcares.org


(mailing panel return address)
Sunland Center
3700 Williams Drive
Marianna, Florida 32446