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Rotary Park Nature CenterRotary Park Boardwalk Nature TrailRotary Park- Merritt Island899 S Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island PH: 321-455-1385 Email: rpnaturecenter@brevardparks.com Regarding Email Sent to brevardparks.com:
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.
If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records
request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office
by phone or in writing.
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Nature boardwalk is open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
The 1800' nature boardwalk serves as an outdoor classroom, with or without a guided tour.From wetlands to scrubland, native
flora and fauna abound. Groups and families with children will appreciate
the full featured playground and a picnic area nearby.
Habitats
Florida Hammock, Scrub, Wetland Foliage
- Trees: Oak, Pine, Cabbage Palm, Saw Palmetto, Red Bay, Southern Red Cedar, Southern Magnolia, Persimmon, Dahoon Holly
- Shrubs: Saltbush,Wax Myrtle, Shiny Blueberry, Shiny and Rusty Lyonia, Marlberry, Deerberry, Beauty Berry, Black Willow, Scarlet Sumac, invasive Primrose Willow, Hog Plum (or Tallowood)
- Vines: Peppervine, Muscadine Grape, Love Vine
- Ferns: Cinnamon Fern, Royal Fern
- Flowers: St. John's Wort, Goldenrod, Partridge Pea, Camphorweed, Buttonbush, Arrowhead, Orchid, Blazing Star
Watchable Wildlife
Hawk, Osprey, Migratory Birds, Songbirds, Yellow-Throated Warbler, Flicker,
Red-bellied Woodpecker, Gopher Tortoise, Snakes, Armadillo, Raccon,
Opossum, Squirrel
ADA Accessible
Parking, Nature Center, Nature
Boardwalk
Dos & Don’ts
1) Service animals only2) Other restrictions as posted