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Fort Pierce: Frederick Douglas Memorial Park

Florida

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Fort Pierce: Frederick Douglas Memorial Park is a public beach access point in Florida, within Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, about 4.4 miles from Indian River Estates. The site has restrooms and parking, which makes it a simple stop for a beach day. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit, with typical highs around 72°F in January and 77°F in March. Lows run in the mid-50s to upper 50s in those months, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Fort Pierce. Summer brings highs near 89°F and more frequent wet days, peaking at about 15 a month in August and September. The East Coast Greenway is about 2.9 miles away for a walk or ride. The Indrio Scrub Preserve Trail sits about 9.4 miles off.

Beach Details

Parking

Lot

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Fort Pierce: Frederick Douglas Memorial 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 72–84°F and lows of 53–70°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Pierce, FL weather station, 5.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan72° high53° low
  2. Feb74° high55° low
  3. Mar77° high58° low
  4. Apr81° high64° low
  5. May84° high69° low
  6. Jun88° high73° low
  7. Jul89° high74° low
  8. Aug89° high75° low
  9. Sep88° high74° low
  10. Oct84° high70° low
  11. Nov78° high62° low
  12. Dec74° high56° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Frederick Douglass Memorial Park · Public land
Nearest town
Indian River Estates, Florida · 4.4 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Fort Pierce: Frederick Douglas Memorial Park

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    72° / 53°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    74° / 55°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    77° / 58°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    81° / 64°

    7 wet

  5. May

    84° / 69°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    88° / 73°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 74°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 75°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    88° / 74°

    15 wet

  10. Oct

    84° / 70°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    78° / 62°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    74° / 56°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Pierce, FL, 5.3 mi away at 25 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.