This spring, Sea Isle City will place “Mobimats” at many of the resort’s beach entrances. The rigid outdoor carpets, which are constructed of durable synthetic materials, will allow people with physical limitations to have greater access to the beach.

SEA ISLE CITY — In recent years, several of Sea Isle City’s beach entrances have been installed with Mobimat pathways (rigid, plastic carpets that give beach-goers additional footing while entering and exiting the beach during the summer months). This year, Sea Isle City has purchased additional Mobimats, which will soon be placed at most of the resort’s beach entrances, depending on allowable conditions.

In an effort to maintain these popular pathways, Sea Isle City has initiated a Beach Path Adoption Program, which incorporates the help of local volunteers to keep the synthetic carpets clear and safe. According to city officials, in addition to ensuring that debris and sand does not accumulate on the Mobimats, the new adoption program will also quickly identify the need for additional maintenance and any potential hazards that may arise.

Volunteers will report problems or unsafe conditions directly to Sea Isle City’s Department of Public Works, which oversees the installation of the mats and the general maintenance of Sea Isle’s beaches. Volunteers will also be asked to follow a set of standard safety practices while clearing debris from their paths, such as wearing protective gloves.

To thank volunteers, the city will place a sign at each beach entrance, which will be inscribed with the name of the local group, business, family or individual who has volunteered to maintain that particular pathway. The first to join the Beach Path Adoption Program was Sea Isle Revitalization, a group of local business leaders and professionals that supports many worthwhile community efforts throughout the year.

“We anticipate that more and more people will be able to enjoy a day at the beach because of this worthwhile investment of Mobimats,” said Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio.

To learn more about Sea Isle City’s Beach Path Adoption Program, phone 609- 263-6000, ext.19.