Jamaica Beach Guide

Alligator Pond

Beach Location

Manchester

Alligator Pond is a fishing community on the south coast of Manchester. The property consists of mainly sand dunes with some being vegetated. The natural sediment on the Alligator Pond Beach differs based on location. The sand toward the back of the beach and on the dunes tends to be medium to coarse grains of brown coloured sand. The sediment towards the front of the beach features fine to medium grains of dark brown coloured sand with a quite gentle slope. The properties located on the beach are homes of the fishermen and are the only structure located on the beach. There is no organized garbage disposal or collection mechanism in place.

Accessibility

The beach area of Alligator Pond is separated from the roadway by dunes. There is essentially no vehicular access to Alligator Pond beach. Vehicles must pull to the side of the road and cross over the dunes by foot.

Parking

There is no available parking due to the dunes preventing access to the beach.

Amenities

None present

Things to do

Alligator pond is solely a fishing beach, and all activities are cantered around fishing.

   Fees & Hours
Entrance Fee None
Opening Hours Non-restrictive

   Safety
Beach conditions The beach has suffered damage with the passing of hurricanes, of which Ivan was notably the worst.
Lifeguard Service No Lifeguard on duty
Amenities & Access

The beach area of Alligator Pond is separated from the roadway by dunes. There is essentially no vehicular access to Alligator Pond beach. Vehicles must pull to the side of the road and cross over the dunes by foot.

No designated parking area
Contact
Owned by Beach Control Authority
Telephone (876) 754-7540
Email pubed@nepa.gov.jm