Abstract: A recreational cart is disclosed which is used for transporting recreational paraphernalia and for providing a utility surface. The cart has both a framework, and a generally horizontal lower planar panel which is fixedly mounted on the framework. An upper planar panel is operatively connected to the lower panel. This upper panel has an upper surface with a periphery and is movable with respect to the lower panel between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the upper panel overlays the lower panel and is parallel thereto, while in the second position the upper panel is generally coplanar with the lower panel. The recreational cart has at least one wheel which is operatively connected to the framework. A handle, for pushing and pulling the cart, is also operatively connected to the framework.