Central Area
Merritt Island/Beaches Parks - 3
951 Kiwanis Island Park Road,
Merritt Island,
FL 32953
Ph: 321-455-1380 Fx: 321-455-1384
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Directions to Office
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Lori Wilson Park
1500 N Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach
FROM SR-520 go south 1.4 miles on SR-A1A
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use
This 32.43-acre regional beach park featuring
a maritime hammock is a popular site for events and group gatherings.
The dunes and maritime hammock allow visitors to experience Florida’s
natural coastline. Beach attractions include 3 pavilions along
a 1,000’ boardwalk, 6 dune crossovers, seasonal lifeguards,
nearby concessions, and surf fishing. Restrooms,
outdoor showers, drinking fountains, and parking lots are conveniently
located
on both the north and south sides
of the hammock. Two medium pavilions, grills, a playground,
an open grassy area, and a sand volleyball court are located
on the north side. A grassy area and picnic tables are on
the south side.
The 3,155’ interpretive
boardwalk at the Maritime Hammock is
accessed from the north parking lot, or by paved walkway from the south parking lot.
For more
information visit:
ww.brevardparks.com/nature
Lori Wilson Dog Park Information
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed
in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Migratory
Songbirds and Painted Buntings in hammock; Florida Scrub-jays,
Shorebirds,
Seabirds; up to
15 Warbler species during spring migration
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-868-1154
2 Medium Pavilions (seat 60 each)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms,
Pavilions, Playground, Boardwalk, 4 Dune Crossovers, Nature
Center, Nature Boardwalk,
Paved Walkways
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• Dog Park
• Grassy Activity Areas
• Nature Boardwalk
• Picnics
• Playground
• Strolling
• Swimming: unguarded/guarded
seasons
• Volleyball Court (sand)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service
animals allowed, and dogs allowed at Dog
Park (record of current vaccinations required) but otherwise prohibited
in park and on beach. 2)
Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as
posted.
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Manatee Cove Park
4905 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island
Parks
Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 2.7 miles on SR-528 to the SR-3 Exit,
then left onto Courtenay Parkway (SR-3) and go 3 miles. Turn
left on Porcher Road, go 0.4 miles, then right on North Tropical
Trail and go 0.2 miles to the park entrance.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.
This 29.49-acre community river park is
a fisherman’s
retreat. An access road extends from an equestrian facility
at the park entrance to a small lagoon that offers refuge for
manatees and a launch site for canoes. A natural trail around
the lagoon provides access for shoreline fishing. Parks Referendum
improvements include a playground, benches, picnic tables and
grill located in a shaded area. Construction of a pavilion
with serving area and restrooms commences late 2004. For Parks
Referendum project information, click on the link above.
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Waterfowl, Manatees,
Bottlenose Dolphin
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Medium Pavilion (seats 100), Equestrian Rings
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pavilion,
Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Launch (nonmotorized)
• Equestrian Rings
• Fishing (lagoon shoreline)
• Picnics
• Playground
• Wildlife Observation
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only or
dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat.
2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions
as posted.
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Margaret and Danny
Strickland
Park
298 Milford Point Drive, Merritt Island
FROM SR-520 and 0.2 miles east of Banana River Drive, turn
north onto Milford Point Drive and go 0.2 miles.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
Landscaping and a small gazebo create a restful atmosphere
at this .14-acre neighborhood river park that features a swing,
picnic tables, grills, and shoreline fishing.
FACILITY USE: First come, first served.
Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESS: Advance notice needed
for special accommodations
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (shoreline)
• Picnics
• Swing
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2)
No alcoholic beverages allowed. 3) Other restrictions as posted.
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MILA Elementary
School
288 W Merritt Avenue, Merritt Island
Parks
Referendum Project
FROM SR-520 go north 0.3 miles on Courtenay Parkway (SR-3),
turn left on West Merritt Avenue and go 0.2 miles.
Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for
scheduled use.
Home of Merritt Island Lassie League
and North Merritt Island Little League, athletic facilities
include softball fields,
baseball fields, a T-ball field, 2 batting cages, restroom/ concession
buildings and parking. Parks Referendum Project construction
of batting cage and restrooms/concession is underway. For
Parks Referendum project information, click on the link
above.
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restroom/Concessions
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields
- Little League: 2 Major/Minor (lighted), 1 T-ball
- youth softball: 3 lighted
DOS & DON’TS: 1) School
Board rules apply. 2) No alcoholic beverages or use of tobacco
products allowed.
3) Other restrictions as posted.
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Mitchell Ellington
Park
4110 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island
Parks
Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1, take SR-528 east 2.7 miles, turn left onto Courtenay
Parkway (SR-3) and go 1.8 miles.Turn left on Hall Road. The
park site is on the left.
Under development.
Acquisition and development of this
114-acre sports complex are through the Parks Referendum.
Design features include
2 lighted football fields with restroom/concession /meeting;
softball
fields with restroom/ concession; baseball fields with restroom/ concession;
6 soccer/multiuse fields; 2 lighted regulation soccer with
restroom/concession; playground, benches, pedway, lighted
tennis courts, pavilions, and a maintenance facility. Construction
of Phase I commences late 2004. The new complex will be
home to Merritt Island Senior Little League, Merritt Island
Youth
Football & Cheerleading Association, and Central Brevard
Soccer Association. For Parks
Referendum project information, click on the link above.
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