Jacksonville: Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (8)
About
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville, Florida, has this public beach access point, about 2 miles from Atlantic Beach. Amenities include restrooms, lifeguards, accessible access and parking. A fee is charged to use the beach, and dogs are allowed. For comfortable weather, spring and fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mayport put April highs around 77°F and October highs near 80°F, while July and August climb to about 90°F with the most rainy days of the year. Trails for a day that mixes sand with a walk lie a short drive north. The Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail, Timucuan Trail and Willie Brown Trail are each about 5 miles away, and the Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking Trail is about 6 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Lot
Fee
Entrance 3.00
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Jacksonville: Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (8)
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 64–83°F and lows of 47–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mayport Pilot Stn, FL weather station, 2.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb66° high49° low
- Mar71° high54° low
- Apr77° high60° low
- May83° high68° low
- Jun88° high73° low
- Jul90° high75° low
- Aug89° high75° low
- Sep86° high73° low
- Oct80° high66° low
- Nov72° high57° low
- Dec66° high50° low
Where it is
- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Atlantic Beach, Florida · 1.9 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking4.9 mi
- Willie Brown TrailHiking5 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking5.1 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking5.1 mi
- TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHiking6 mi
- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking6.1 mi
- TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHiking6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
