James Street Beach Enclosure

James Street Beach Enclosure

Facilities Available at Town Beach

  • Netted Swimming Area: A safe swimming zone protected by nets.
  • All-Abilities Playground: An inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities.
  • Beach Matting: Provides access to firmer sand for wheelchair and mobility aid users.
  • Picnic Areas: Shaded picnic spots with tables and benches.
  • Barbecue Facilities: Public barbecues for a fun beachside cookout.
  • Restrooms: Accessible restrooms and changing facilities.
  • Walking Paths: Scenic paths along the foreshore for walking and jogging.
  • Parking: Ample parking spaces, including accessible parking spots.

Facility users are responsible for their own safety and children should be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

The Shire of Esperance accepts no responsibility for loss or injury.

James Street Beach Enclosure

Complementing the relaxing Esperance Foreshore, the James Street Beach Enclosure creates a safe, family and all abilities friendly swimming area, central to town.

Encompassing the James Street Jetty, Ocean Slide, and 50m Lap Pontoon, the area lends itself to the BBQ and shade areas, as well as the all abilities playground.

This project was funded by the Australian Government: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, WA State Government, Shire of Esperance.

Sand Rider Beach Wheelchair

The Sand Rider beach wheelchair and provision of beach matting at Town Beach allows people of all abilities to access our pristine coastline. 

The Sand Rider Beach wheelchair can be hired for free and is available for use at Town Beach, cnr James St and The Esplande.

The Sand Rider Beach wheelchair is not a floating wheelchair, one adult must be present to assist the user. This wheelchair can only be used on sand up to the water’s edge.

When is the wheelchair available to hire?

  • Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4:00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4:00pm

Hire duration - 2 hour blocks.

(not available Christmas Day and New Years Day).

How do I book the beach wheelchair? 

To book, complete the 'Sand Rider Beach Wheelchair Form' below.
The wheelchair is subject to the availability of the Manager of Development Services. 

Complete this Form

This beach wheelchair and matting is proudly funded by the Department of Communities and has been developed in consultation with the Shire of Esperance Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Working Group.

SharkSmart

The SharkSmart WA app combines shark activity information, beach safety features such as Surf Life Saving WA patrolled beaches and weather forecast, to help you plan your trip to the beach. Select your favourite coastal locations and use notifications to receive relevant updates as they happen.

The SharkSmart WA app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.

And remember: help keep everyone safe.

Report all shark sightings to Water Police on 9442 8600