Not all island boardwalks are stroller-friendly.

Maybe. It depends entirely on which island and which trail. Some are paved and flat, others are wooden planks with gaps big enough to swallow a stroller wheel.

Boardwalks on popular tourist islands are usually fine — they’re built for crowds and maintained. But the “rustic” ones on smaller state or national park islands? Those are often narrow, uneven, and have steps. Wheelchair users will find smooth concrete or asphalt paths rare once you get off the main strip.

Bridges are even more hit-or-miss. A footbridge between islands might be beautiful but have a steep ramp or a lip at each end. And wooden bridges with expansion gaps can rattle a manual chair to pieces.

Your best bet: check the specific island’s official site or call the park office. Look for “accessible trails” or “stroller-friendly” in the description. If they don’t mention it, assume it’s not.

A rugged all-terrain stroller or a wheelchair with puncture-proof tires helps, but you can’t always make up for bad design.