Coligny Beach Park
The island's most popular beach — wide, well-equipped, and walkable from Forest Beach.
Parking
Free
200 spaces
Walk to water
Less than 2 minutes from the parking lot
Lifeguards
Seasonal
10 AM – 6 PM (seasonal)
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Parking
Large free lot directly at the park entrance on Coligny Circle. Fills by 10 AM on summer weekends — arrive early or use the overflow lot at Coligny Plaza across the street. The plaza lot is a 3-minute walk to the beach.
Get directionsFacilities
Restrooms
Outdoor showers
Wheelchair accessible
Paved path from parking to beach access. Beach wheelchairs available free of charge at the park — first come, first served. Accessible restrooms on-site.
Playground
Playground adjacent to the main parking area, shaded by live oaks.
Lifeguards
Memorial Day – Labor Day, daily
10 AM – 6 PM (seasonal)
Local tip
The north end of Coligny Beach (toward Palmetto Dunes) is noticeably less crowded than the main access point. Walk 10 minutes north and you'll have significantly more space.