Mary McLeod Bethune Park – New Smyrna Beach, Florida
N 28° 57.023 W 080° 50.376
17R E 515630 N 3202498
Open to everyone and known by some as a "surfer's paradise," Bethune Beach Park offers an ample range of recreational and programming facilities. It is also included in the Florida Black Heritage Trail.
Waymark Code: WMPXFH
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2015
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Nestled on six acres between the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean, this quiet spot south of New Smyrna Beach features a boardwalk on the ocean side and a fishing pier on the river side -- where visitors often catch a glimpse of manatees.
Amenities abound, with beach access for swimmers and basketball and tennis courts for the athletes. A community building complements the overall setting. The children's playground is near the pavilion, barbecue grills, picnic tables and restrooms.
“Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (born Mary Jane McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator and life rights leader best known for starting a private school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida. She attracted donations of time and money, and developed the academic school as a college. It later continued to develop as Bethune-Cookman University.” Wikipedia (
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