The William J. (Billy Joe) Rish Recreational Park is a 100-acre recreational park located on Cape San Blas near Port St. Joe in the Florida Panhandle. The park is a fabulous getaway with beautiful, sugar-white sand, sea oat covered dunes, refreshing sea air, and shimmering turquoise-blue water on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The uniqueness of Rish Park affords individuals with disabilities a safe beach experience. Rish Park has approximately two miles of boardwalks and ramps connected to spacious dormitories and family cottages. Amenities include a multipurpose event hall with a complete cooking facility and an Olympic-size swimming pool. You can cool off from a day of sunbathing or have some fun in the company of friends. Journey to the shore and stroll along the piers extending over St. Joseph Bay for a close-up look at shorebirds flying overhead and the coastal wildlife in its natural habitat.
