# Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Winter Coastal Biking & Ocean Dune Exploration > Place to go for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (winter hours November–March); 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (summer) - Where: Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233 - Ages: All ages welcome (beachcombing, bike trails, lake fishing, and children's adventure playgrounds) - Price: $5 per vehicle (up to 6 people) for entry; $3 for single-occupant vehicle; free for children under 6 - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (winter hours November–March); 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (summer) - Organizer: City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Official page: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-activities/hanna-park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/kathryn-abbey-hanna-park-winter-coastal-biking-and-ocean-dune-explorat--listing-623a3e0886224eb17c474671 ## About Spanning 447 pristine coastal acres between Atlantic Beach and historic Mayport, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is Northeast Florida's ultimate outdoor coastal playground. Winter brings brisk Atlantic sea breezes, uncrowded 1.5 miles of golden sand beaches, and crisp pine-scented air along more than 20 miles of scenic wooded trails. Families can pedal beach cruisers along packed shorelines, search for fossilized prehistoric shark teeth among shell drifts, or hike shaded dirt trails beneath magnificent live oaks draped in Spanish moss. At the center of the park lies 60-acre freshwater Lake Hanna, where parents and kids can rent pedal boats, spot sunbathing coots and wading herons, or cast cane poles for bream and bass from sturdy wooden fishing piers. Large modern playground structures provide endless climbing and sliding fun when little adventurers want active land play. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved road circuits, lakeside picnic promenades, and boardwalk beach cross-overs accommodate all standard strollers; compacted beach sand at low tide allows beach stroller walks. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Multiple shaded picnic pavilions with tables and grills surround Lake Hanna, complemented by heated park restrooms with baby changing stations. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome, from babies and toddlers enjoying shoreline breezes to youth mountain bikers and fishing enthusiasts. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful crashing ocean waves and rustling pine boughs create natural soothing white noise; open expanses ensure plenty of uncrowded personal space for families sensitive to crowds. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Huguenot Memorial Park Winter Coastal Birding & Ocean Inlet Walks](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/huguenot-memorial-park-winter-coastal-birding-and-ocean-inlet-walks--listing-6605e5cf8da8b1b5bcf3e223) — Open daily 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (winter hours November–March); Gate closes at 5:30 PM · Huguenot Memorial Park · All ages · From $5 · checked Nov 5. 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