Hanna Park

This oceanfront city park located between Atlantic Beach and the historic Mayport Village is a haven for outdoor lovers.

Hanna Park use to be called Manhattan Beach and was the first African American beach resort in Florida.

There are biking trails ranging in difficulty, camping grounds and cabins, hiking trails, lake and ocean kayaking, great surfing and 1.5 miles of white-sandy beaches. $5 gets your carload in the park at Hanna to enjoy dozens of eco-adventures.

Hanna Park Trails Map
Bike Riding at Hanna Park
Hanna Park Weekend Itinerary

60 Acres to Kayak or Canoe

A 60-acre lake is open for fishing, kayaks, pedal boats and canoes. Adventure Kayak Florida offers guided tours or rentals within the park. Along your tour, your river guide will point out the variety of wading birds and birds of prey that you will see. History of the local area and creeks will be discussed, as well as plenty of stories of fun river adventures. Kayaking at Hanna’s lake is peaceful, breezy and great for beginners, because the water is flat and easy to paddle through. There are shaded spots around the lake, close to the shoreline, where you can float and cool off.

Trails to Hike and Bike

The park also offers over 20-miles of hiking and biking trails that take you through a mix of boardwalk, soft sand and leaf-covered dirt. The different trails have varying levels of difficulty making some of them fit for the whole family.

Bike Trail at Hanna Park
Bike Trail at Hanna Park

Surf's Up

If surfing is part of your adventure, then Hanna is the spot to be! The Poles, on the north end of the beach, is the top surfing spot in Northeast Florida. This one is not fit for beginners, but seasoned surfers will find some of the best waves in Florida here all year round!

Hanna is pet friendly, with picnic areas for special events or just a snack by the water, and a splash park for children.

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PARK ITINERARY: Weekend in Hanna Park

DAY 1: SET UP CAMP!

AFTERNOON: Welcome to the park! Hanna is one of Jacksonville’s most beautiful parks with so much to see and do. From kayaking to fishing, surfing and paddleboarding, biking and hiking, you really can fill your itinerary up with dozens of outdoors adventures all in this one spot!

Your first stop will be at the front gate. The park is located off Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach. Here you will pay your admission, grab some maps and suggestions for the day. Your level of adventure will determine what direction you go once inside.

For camping there are three options: You can bring a tent, you can bring your RV or you can glamp and stay in a cabin.

DAY 2: TIME TO EXPLORE!

EARLY MORNING: Sun salutations are best here! How about a yoga session at the beach while enjoying one of the most beautiful sunrises in the state of Florida. Afterwards, you can take a walk on the beach.

MORNING: After breakfast, hit the trails! You can bike or hike the more than 20 miles of trails Hanna has to offer.

AFTERNOON: Enjoy a relaxing time at the beach, you have earned it! Hanna has 1.5-miles of wide and white-sandy coast.

EVENING: Grill in the pavilion and picnic area while enjoying the ocean.

DAY 3: GET ACTIVE!

EARLY MORNING: If you are looking for a real adventure, stop by the General Store. Inside is Adventure Kayak Florida where you can rent or purchase all your water adventure needs. They have kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats, and canoes you can use in the 60-acre lagoon inside the park. They also offer guided tours.

AFTERNOON: Hanna is one of Jacksonville’s top spots for surfing. Several area surf-shops offer lessons or rentals at Hanna. Contact Jax Surf and Paddle and enjoy a 90-minute surf class at the beach. You can’t come to Jax and not surf our gentle waves!

EVENING: Pack up and head out, but the adventure is not over. You can visit the Atlantic Beach Arts Market, just a few minutes South of the park on Mayport Road and then head to the Beaches Town Center for dinner before heading home.

Address: 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233

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