2000 Wuesthoff Street, Titusville
Location
FROM US Hwy 1, go west 1.5 miles on SR-50, turn left on Barna Avenue, go 0.1 miles, turn right and go to the end of Wuesthoff Street. MAP
Information
North Area Parks Operations Office,
Ph: 321-264-5105 or
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Nature trail is open after sunrise until dusk
Visitors who drop by for a leisure hike will discover a natural Florida forest with three distinct woodland habitats: wetlands, hardwood hammock and upland pine forest. A boardwalk across a small wetland leads to a half-mile trail loop.
Named to commemorate Homer Powell, the Nature Center is an air-conditioned rustic facility for conducting environmental education sessions by local groups. Several picnic tables with a grill are located in an open grassy area nearby.
Pedistrians can easily access Wuesthoff Park from the Titusville Multi-Use Trails. Paved from the southwest corner of the park to Imperial Estates Elementary School, the 10-ft wide, 1.8-mile trails offers recreation to walkers, cyclists, joggers, and rollerbladers (no motorized vehicles except wheelchairs, no skateboarding, pass on left and give audible warning, small children require adult supervision, service animals only).
Nature trail clearing, plant identification, maps and environmental workshops are volunteer contributions offered by organizations or individuals. Call for further information.
Activitiy Features
Habitats Florida Hardwood Hammock, Upland Pine Forest, Wetlands Watchable Wildlife Native Songbirds, Migratory Songbirds (fall, winter), Hawk, Woodpecker
ADA Accessible Nature Center, Restrooms
Dos & Don'ts
1) Service animals only
2) Other restrictions as posted
5355 US Highway 1, Rockledge
Location
FROM SR-520, go south 7 miles on US Hwy 1, make a u-turn to the northbound lane, the park is on the right MAP
Information -
PH: 321-433-4490
FX: 321-433-4492
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Center and trail open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Tours are by appointment—call 321-433-4490
Designed in the historic Florida Cracker style, Riverwalk Nature Center features educational displays, hands-on activities, children’s classes and group programs with focus on the Florida hammock and Indian River Lagoon habitats. Programs can be scheduled and designed to meet the interest of youth and adult groups.
Activitiy Features
Habitats Florida Hammock, Indian River Lagoon
Watchable Wildlife Native Songbirds, Migratory Songbirds (fall, winter), Hawk, Woodpecker, Snakes, Raccoon, Dolphin, Manatee
ADA Accessible Parking, Nature Center, Pavilion, Nature Boardwalk, Restrooms
Dos & Don'ts
1) Service animals only
2) Other restrictions as posted
Rotary Park | Lori Wilson Park
Rotary Park Nature Center at899 S Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island
Location
FROM SR-520 go south 2.0 miles on S Courtenay Parkway. The park is on the right. FROM the Pineda Causeway (SR-404), go north on S Tropical Trail/Courtenay Parkway 8.9 miles. MAP
Information -
PH: 321-455-1385
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Center and trail open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Tours are by appointment—call 321-433-4490
Situated at a 37.77-acre community park 2 miles south of SR 520. The 1,500 sq. ft. Rotary Park Nature Center resembles a Florida Cracker style schoolhouse. It offers many educational displays, hands-on activities, exhibits, group programs and children’s classes. Tailor-made programs for youth and adult groups can be scheduled. Activities focus on the Florida woods habitat.
The nature program depends on contributions of time, collections of nature items, equipment, or finances. Please call for further details. [ History ]
Activitiy Features
Habitats Florida Hammock, Scrub, Wetland
Watchable Wildlife Hawk, Osprey, Migratory Birds, Songbirds, Yellow-Throated Warbler, Flicker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Gopher Tortoise, Snakes, Armadillo, Raccoon, Opossum, Squirrel
ADA Accessible Parking, Nature Center, Nature Boardwalk
Dos & Don'ts
1) Service animals only
2) Other restrictions as posted
1500 N Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach
Location
1.5 miles south of SR 520 on A1A MAP
Information -
PH: 321-455-1385
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Trail open after sunrise until dusk.
Tours are by appointment—call 321-433-4490
The maritime hammock is a remnant of old Florida situated at Lori Wilson Park, a 32.43-acre regional beach park.
The boardwalk nature trail affords a memorable experience to visitors of all ages. It is accessed from the north parking lot, or by paved walkway from the south parking lot.
Activitiy Features
Habitats Maritime Hammock
Watchable Wildlife Migratory Birds, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Butterfly, Opossum, Raccoon, Snakes
ADA Accessible Parking, Nature Boardwalk, Paved Walkways
Dos & Don'ts
1) Service animals only
2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only
3) Other restrictions as posted
1200 Evans Road, Melbourne
Location
FROM US-192 by the Melbourne Square Mall, go north on Evans Road 0.9 miles. The entrance is on the left just before Nasa Blvd. MAP
Information
PH: 321-952-4525 or
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Center and trail open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Free guided tours 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays year round. Group tours by appointment, call to schedule.
Erna Nixon Park is a 53.93-acre natural Florida hammock and nature preserve located just south of Nasa Boulevard southwest of the Melbourne Airport. Although surrounded by a commercial district, it is home to many birds and small animals, including the protected gopher tortoise and Indigo snake. The park was dedicated to Erna Nixon in 1981.
Activitiy Features
Habitats Florida Hammock, Pine Flatwoods, Wetland
Watchable Wildlife Gopher Tortoise, Indigo Snake; Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Summer Tanager, Eastern Towhee, and mixed Warbler flocks in migration
ADA Accessible Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Nature Boardwalk
Dos & Don'ts
1) Service animals only
2) Other restrictions as posted
The EEL Program features two Management & Education Centers with exhibits and ongoing programs, another under develoment, as well as hiking trails and other passive recreation opportunities at several Recreation Sancutaries. Find out more at www.eelbrevard.com or by clicking any of the links below...
Ph: 321-63PKREC
Ph: 321-637-5732
Ph: 321-63PKREC
Ph: 321-637-5732
Ph: 321-63PKREC
Ph: 321-637-5732
Ph: 321-63PKREC
Ph: 321-637-5732
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Did you know that volunteers are an important support system for our nature center operations?
Exhibits, tour guides, literature, lectures, removal of invasive plants, artwork, photography and monetary gifts are some of the ways to volunteer or contribute to the Nature Centers.
Are you a member of a local civic or social group? Consider scheduling a tour or workshop for your organization.
