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Beach Baptism Parking & Shuttle

Sunday, May 18 — Hanna Park
We expect over 10,000 people to celebrate Beach Baptism, and Hanna Park’s parking lots just can’t fit that many cars. That’s why we’re providing two offsite parking lots with free shuttle service to the beach! We are asking everyone—those getting baptized, serving, or celebrating—to park at one of the offsite lots.

It’s Not Too Late to Get Baptized at Beach Baptism
If you’re interested in getting baptized at Beach Baptism, it’s not too late. We have baptism classes available online and at the beach.

Offsite Parking Locations

San Pablo and Ponte Vedra
Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224

All Other Campuses
FSCJ (South Campus)
11901 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Shuttle Service Times

Shuttles will run continuously from 10am – 7pm.
Our large, air-conditioned coach buses have plenty of room for you and your family! Don’t forget to grab a free lunch at the lot before hopping on the bus and heading to the beach!

Arriving at the Beach

Many people arrive shortly after shuttle service begins at 10am and spend the day enjoying the beach before the baptisms start. If you’re getting baptized, walk from your bus to the Participant Check-in Tent to register and pick up your wristband and T-shirt.

While we will be providing free water and additional restrooms at the beach, there will not be any food available for purchase inside Hanna Park. Please make sure to grab a free lunch at your offsite lot and pack any additional snacks you may need.

Baptisms are tentatively scheduled to begin between 2:00-2:30, but weather may require us to start earlier or later than initially planned. It’s best just arrive as early as possible and be ready for baptisms whenever they start.

If you are traveling with elderly family members, we have specialized wheelchairs designed for use on sand for anyone who might need them. You are welcome to set up towels and umbrellas on the beach, but we ask that you not place items in the area designated for baptism lines.

Returning To Your Car

Simply return to the same place you were dropped off at to catch a ride back to your offsite lot. You are free to leave as soon as your baptism is done, but we’d love for you to stay and celebrate with us until the last person is dunked!

FAQs

Is EVERYONE parking at the offsite lots?

What can I bring on the shuttle?

What time is check-in for those getting baptized?

Is there handicap parking at Hanna Park?

What if it rains?

This is Florida and sometimes it rains a bit in the afternoon. We will do baptisms, rain or shine, as long as it is safe to do so. (It’s not a bad idea to bring an umbrella or poncho just in case.) In the event that weather becomes severe, we will adjust as follows:

If the weather looks bad all day: Beach Baptism may be canceled.
We will make announcements during morning services in addition to communicating updates via email, text, and websites.

If the weather looks bad later in the day: We will start baptisms earlier than planned.
We will communicate updates via email, text, and websites.

If the weather is bad but will clear up later in the day: We will delay baptisms and start later than planned.
We will communicate updates via email, text, and websites.

Have More Questions?

Whether it’s a question about baptism classes, parking, or anything else in between, we make a point of personally responding to every message sent to us.

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