Coral Gables: Matheson Hammock County Park
About
Matheson Hammock County Park is a public beach access point in Florida, within Matheson Hammock Park and about half a mile from Coral Gables. The site has restrooms and parking, and a fee is charged for entry. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical January highs reach about 75°F with lows near 64°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station. Summer runs hotter and wetter, with highs near 89°F in July and August and rain on 12 to 15 days a month from June through October. Nearby, Alice Wainwright Park offers rock climbing about 6 miles away, and Biscayne Bay draws saltwater anglers about 8 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Fee
Entrance 5.00/car
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Coral Gables: Matheson Hammock County Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 75–84°F and lows of 64–76°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Miami Wso City, FL weather station, 3.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan75° high64° low
- Feb76° high66° low
- Mar78° high68° low
- Apr81° high71° low
- May84° high75° low
- Jun87° high77° low
- Jul89° high80° low
- Aug89° high79° low
- Sep87° high78° low
- Oct84° high76° low
- Nov80° high71° low
- Dec77° high66° low
Where it is
- Matheson Hammock Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Coral Gables, Florida · 0.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Alice Wainwright ParkRock climbing5.9 mi
- Biscayne BaySaltwater fishing8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
