Central Area Parks

840 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922
Ph: 321-633-1874    Fx: 321-633-1850

Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Audubon Elementary School

1201 N Banana River Drive, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Projects
FROM SR-520 go north on Sykes Creek Parkway 1.7 miles to Triangle Road. Turn left on North Banana River Drive and go 0.3 miles.

Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for scheduled use.

Located behind the school, youth athletic facilities include a multiuse soccer field, ball fields, batting cage, and 2-story restroom/concession/meeting facility. The facilities were recently reconstructed and expanded through the Parks Referendum (click on the link above for more information).

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Batting Cage, Restrooms/Concession
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields
- Little League: 2 Major/Minor (1 lighted), 1 T-ball
- multiuse field
-batting cage
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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Carl E. Anderson Park

501 N Fiske Boulevard, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 go west 0.6 mile on SR-520, turn right on Fiske Blvd and go 0.5 mile. The park is on the left.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

A .9-acre neighborhood park with pavilion, playground and basketball court.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Small Pavilion (seats 27)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pavilion, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball Court: full outdoor, unlighted
• Picnics
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Cherie Down Park

8492 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral
FROM SR-520 go north 1.9 miles on N Atlantic Av, turn right on Harrison Av, then left on Ridgewood Avenue and go 0.5 miles.
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-528, go 8 miles east, then south 1 mile on SR-A1A. Go left at Church Lane, left on N Atlantic Avenue, then right on Washington Avenue 0.4 miles. Turn left at Ridgewood Avenue, the park is on the right.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

Preserving sand dunes and sea grasses, this scenic 6.99-acre community beach park in a neighborhood setting invites beach activities. Amenities include restrooms, drinking fountain, outdoor showers, bench, family picnic shelter, 2 grills, 2 dune crossovers, and 2 sheltered picnic areas at either end of a 200’ boardwalk along the dunes.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Family Picnic Shelter (seats 24)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, 1 Dune Crossover, Restrooms, Boardwalk, Paved Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• Picnics
• Swimming: unguarded/guarded summer season
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Cocoa Manor

201 Coquina Drive, Cocoa
Situated between North US Hwy 1 and Indian River Drive about 1-mile south of SR-528.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This shaded .5-acre fenced mini park includes a playground with toddler equipment and two picnic tables.

FACILITY USE
First come, first served.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Picnics
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) No alcoholic beverages allowed. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Cocoa West Recreation Complex

230 S Burnett Road, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1, go west 2.9 miles on SR-520, turn left on Burnett Road and go 0.1 miles to the park.

Park open after 7:00 a.m. until dark except for scheduled use.

Center open Monday-Friday 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. and for scheduled use.

This 19.39-acre community park features a Community Center with gymnasium, kitchen and meeting rooms. A wide range of educational programs, a computer lab, and Department sponsored special interest activities are scheduled at this facility which was developed with funds from Community Development Block Grants. Outdoor amenities include a softball field with concession, multiuse field, basketball court, tennis courts, sheltered shuffleboard courts, pavilion and picnic shelter with grill, and a playground.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1987
Gymnasium, Meeting Room, Large Pavilion (seats 160), Family Picnic Shelter (seats 21), Field Use
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Community Center, Pavilion
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields
- adult/youth softball: 1 lighted
- youth soccer/multiuse field
• Basketball Court: full indoor; full outdoor
• Community Center
- Drop-in Activities
- After School Activities
- Adult Activities
- Computer Lab
- Seniors’ Connection
- Family Fun Night
• Picnics
• Playground
• Tennis (2 courts, lessons)
• Shuffleboard Courts (sheltered)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No swimming or fishing in retention pond. 2) Service animals only. 3) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) Other restrictions as posted.

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Community Park of Rockledge

398 Gus Hipp Boulevard, Rockledge
FROM SR-520, go 4 miles south on US Hwy 1, turn right on Gus Hipp Blvd and go 0.4 miles. The park entrance is on the right.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

This 74-acre community park includes active and passive recreation areas. Visitors can walk or cycle from Murrell Road into the park through scrublands along a paved walkway that features a wetland overlook. Park amenities include a playground, pavilion, grills, a grassy activity area, soccer/multiuse fields, and a restroom/concession building.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Field Use, Large Pavilion (seats 160)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Pavilion, Restrooms, Playground, Paved Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: youth soccer/multiuse
• Bicycling
• Paved Trail: .75 mile
• Picnics
• Playground
• Strolling
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Dolphin Park

Sand Ridge Drive, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1go east on SR-528 (Beeline) 2.6 miles to the SR-3 Exit. Turn left and go north on SR-3 Courtney Pkwy 2 miles. Turn right on Hall Rd E. and go 1.7 miles, turn right onto Savannahs Trail and go 0.5 miles to Sand Ridge Drive. Turn left and go 0.2 miles to the end of the road.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

A .72-acre neighborhood park located in the Savannahs Golf Course community, it features two tennis courts, a small playground, an exercise station, gazebo, picnic table and grill.

FACILITY USE: First come, first served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESS: Advance notice needed for special accommodations
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Picnics
• Playground
• Tennis Courts (2)
• Exercise Station
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Don “Mo” Stradley Memorial Park

1881 Rosetine Street, Cocoa
FROM SR-520 go north 1.8 miles on Clearlake Road, turn left on Rosetine Street and go 0.5 miles. The park is on the left across from Brevard Community College.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

This 42.68-acre sports complex features adult softball, youth baseball, and youth football, and is the home of Cocoa Little League. It has concession buildings and press boxes ideal for tournament play, and features competition horseshoe pits. Restrooms and a picnic shelter add convenience.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Field Use
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields
- Adult softball: 4 lighted
- Little League, lighted: 2 Major/Minor, 1 Senior, 1 softball, 1 T-ball
- Youth football: 1 lighted
• Horseshoes: 12 lighted pits
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Edgewood Junior/Senior High School

180 E Merritt Avenue, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Projects
FROM SR-520 go north 0.3 miles on Courtenay Pkwy/SR-3, turn right on Merritt Avenue and go 0.3 miles.

Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for scheduled use.

Situated behind the school youth athletic facilities include a multiuse field and baseball field. Facilities were renovated through the Parks Referendum (click on the link above for more information).

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields
- Little League, lighted: 1 Senior
- youth soccer/multiuse field
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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F. Burton Smith Regional Park

7575 King Street (Hwy 520), Cocoa
FROM I-95 go 3 miles west on SR-520, turn left into the park.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

This expansive 1,080-acre scenic park is a popular venue for large group picnics and community events. The hardwood hammock, pastureland, prairie and wetland ecosystems inspire nature and wildlife enthusiasts, while the park amenities invite group activities. With a view toward a small nature lake, the event pavilion with kitchen, and 2 small pavilions and grills beside a larger lake are near a playground and restrooms. A family picnic shelter and individual picnic tables are around the lake, with volleyball facilities nearby. The large lake features a natural canoe launch (fishing is welcomed there and in the tributaries, although swimming is not allowed). A rustic tent camping site and woodland nature trail are on the south side of the lake. Another trail with botanical markers is located near the large pavilion.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Migratory Songbirds, Hawk, Osprey, Alligator, Armadillo, Feral Hog, Raccoon, Snake, Turtle, Whitetail Deer
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Event Pavilion (seats up to 1400), 2 Small Pavilions (seat 48 each), Family Picnic Shelter (seats 10), Rustic Camp Sites
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilions, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Launch (nonmotorized)
• Camping (rustic, by permit)
• Disc Golf Course
• Fishing (lake)
• Nature Trail (botanical, 25-mile)
• Nature Trail (woodland, 1-mile trail)
• Paddling
• Picnics
• Playground (ADA Features)
• Strolling
•Volleyball Courts
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.
A brochure for this park is available online in PDF format. View it with Acrobat Reader

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Fern & Prospect Park

104 Prospect Avenue, Cocoa
FROM US HWY 1, just north of SR 520, turn west on Peachtree Street , go .5 miles and turn right on Prospect Street and go .1 miles. The park jis on the right just past Fern Avenue.
FROM SR 520, go north on Prospect Street .2 miles. The park jis on the right just past Fern Avenue.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark except for scheduled use.

This mini park features a playground, small pavilion, basketball half-court, and parking area.
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Small Pavilion (seats 30)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball - Outdoor Half Court
• Picnics
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Gardendale Elementary School

301 Grove Boulevard, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Projects
FROM SR-520 go north on Courtenay Parkway (SR-3) 1.6 miles, turn left on Grove Boulevard and go 0.3 miles.

Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for scheduled use.

Adjacent to the school, youth athletic facilities include a multiuse field, parking, and a pavilion with serving area and restrooms. Facilities were renovated and expanded through the Parks Referendum (click on the link above for more information).

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use, Medium Pavilion
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pavilion, Restroom
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: youth soccer/multiuse
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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Harbor Point Park

Harbor Point Drive, Merritt Island
FROM SR-520 go south 2.3 miles on South Banana River Drive and turn left.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

Neighborhood boardwalk and overlook of the Banana River.

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Boardwalk and Overlook
ACTIVITY FEATURES: Fishing (boardwalk)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Intracoastal Waterway Park

Hwy 520 Causeway at the Hubert Humphrey Bridge, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520, go east 0.7 miles just over the Humbert Humphrey Bridge. Turn back to the SR-520 westbound lane. The park entrance is on the westbound lane and the exit is on the eastbound lane.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This 8.5-acre community river park is a picturesque gateway to Merritt Island. Landscaped with native trees and plants, paved pathways and winding boardwalks along the Indian River feature small picnic shelters and restroom on the south side. The concrete fishing pier features benches making it ideal for viewing evening sunsets.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Shorebirds, Migratory Birds
FACILITY USE: First come, first served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Fishing Pier, Boardwalk, Picnic Tables, Drinking Fountain
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (250' pier)
• Bicycling
• Picnics
• Strolling (1200' boardwalk)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No diving from boardwalks or pier. 2) Service animals only. 3) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) Other restrictions as posted.

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James G. Bourbeau Memorial Park

8195 King St (Hwy 520), Cocoa
FROM the I-95 Exit-201, go west 5 miles on SR-520. The park is located along the St. Johns River next to Lone Cabbage Fish Camp.

Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.

A gateway to excellent bass fishing on the St. Johns River, this 194.54-acre community river park provides a staging area for many fishing tournaments. Facilities include a boat ramp and dock, restrooms, a pavilion barbecue grill, and parking for 115 cars and boat trailers. It features additional facilities across the highway at the 31.65-acre Leroy Wright Recreation Area.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail-Green and Great Blue Heron, Wood Stork, Migratory Duck, Shorebirds such as Black-necked Stilt; occasionally Limpkin, Crested Caracara, Snail Kite. Also, Raccoon, Alligator
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Small Pavilion
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Boat Ramp, Dock, Pavilion
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Airboat Launch Area
• Boat Ramp (2-lane)
• Boat Dock (4x78)
• Fishing (shoreline)
• Picnics
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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Jefferson Middle School

1275 S Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM SR-520 go south 1.8 miles on Courtenay Parkway.

Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for scheduled use.

Reconstruction and expansion through the Parks Referendum provided a multiuse field, pavilion with serving area and restrooms, parking and site improvements. Construction completed in 2005. For Parks Referendum Project information, click on the link above.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use, Medium Pavilion
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pavilion, Restrooms
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: multiuse
DOS & DON’TS: 1) School Board rules apply. 2) No alcoholic beverages or use of tobacco products. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Joe Lee Smith Park

419 Washington Avenue, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520 (King Street), go west 0.1 miles and turn left on Washington Avenue. Go south 0.2 miles, the park is on the right.

Park open after 7:00 a.m. until, dark except for scheduled use.

Center open Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and for scheduled use.

A hub for after school programs, neighborhood events, and indoor basketball, this 3.2-acre park has a Community Center with a small meeting room and gymnasium. Outdoor features include a swimming pool, a baseball field, playground and basketball court.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1872
Field Use, Gymnasium, Meeting Room
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Community Center, Swimming Pool
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfield:- Little League, lighted: 1 Major/Minor
• Basketball Courts: indoor; full outdoor, lighted
• Community Center
- Adult, Youth & Senior Activities
- After School Activities
- Gymnasium
- Youth Activities
• Playground
• Seasonal Swimming Pool
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No swimming when lifeguard is not on duty. 2) Service animals only. 3) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) Other restrictions as posted.

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Junny Rios Martinez Park

2100 Westminster Dr, Cocoa
FROM US HWY 1 take Exit 46 west onto SR 528 and go ,7 miles. Turn left onto E. Industry Rd and go .1 miles. Turn right on SR 524, go 1.1 miles and turn right on Westminster. Parking is available on both sides of Westminster at SR 524.
FROM I-95 take SR524 west 1.8 miles and turn left on to Westminster. Parking is available on both sides of Westminster at SR 524.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

This 3.45-acre neighborhood park was built by the City of Cocoa in 1998. Brevard County Parks and Recreation began operation and maintenance in September 2006. Park amenities include tennis courts, full basketball court, volleyball court, playground, medium pavilion, and restrooms.
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Medium Pavilion (seats 60)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball - Outdoor
• Tennis
• Picnics
• Playground
• Volleyball
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Kelly Park-East

2550 N Banana River Drive, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1 go 5.3 miles east on SR-528 then right at the N. Banana Drive exit. The park is along the river on the left.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use. Boat ramp open 24 hours a day.

This 15.37-acre community river park and internationally recognized windsurfing area on the Banana River features a natural catamaran / sailboard launch area with sandy beach and shower, boat ramps with dock, and adjacent parking for cars and boat trailers. Near a small scenic lagoon, a paved walkway connects a mid-size pavilion, 5 grills, restrooms, drinking fountains and recreation amenities. Two small pavilions and picnic tables provide picnicking by the river’s edge. With the waterfront view and facilities attracting numerous group gatherings through the spring and summer season, advanced reservations are recommended.

The Parks Referendum Project for Kelly Park-East is completed, including:

• Pavilion 20'x20'
• Playground-Replacement
• Dock
• Shoreline Stabilization
• Parking Upgrade

For Kayak / Sailing / Windsurfing and pro shop information visit: www.calema.com

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Migratory Ducks such as Green-Winged Teal, Common and Red-throated Loon, and Horned Grebe (fall/winter); Shorebirds, Waders
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Medium Pavilion (seats 100), Small Pavilions (seats 32), Family Picnic Shelter (seats 25)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Playground, Boat Dock, Concrete Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramp (4-lane, lighted)
• Boat Dock (5x60)
• Catamaran/Sailboard Launch Area
• Fishing (shoreline)
• Grassy Activity Area
• Horseshoe Pits
• Picnics
• Playground
• Strolling
• Volleyball Courts
• Windsurfing
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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Kelly Park-West

2455 N Banana River Drive, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1 go 5.3 miles east on SR-528 then right at the N. Banana Drive exit and go 0.3 miles. The park entrance on the right.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

Located on the west side of Banana River Drive just south of Kelly Park-Eest, this 40.93-acre community park offers multiuse fields with concession facility, a boardwalk and small fishing pier on a 2.48-acre brackish lake, and paved walkway around the park perimeter. The playground, basketball court, restrooms, drinking fountain pavilion and 5 grills add convenience for organized youth athletics at this park. The Parks Referendum Project for Kelly Park-West is completed, including:

• (2) Tennis Courts & Lighting
• Playground-Upgrade
• Maintenance Facility-4 Bay
• Site Improvements

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use, Medium Pavilion (seats 100)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restroom, Concession Restroom, Pavilion, Playground, Paved Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: youth soccer/multiuse: lighted
• Basketball Court: full outdoor, unlighted
• Bicycling
• Fishing (brackish pond)
• Grassy Activity Area
• Picnics
• Playground
• Tennis Courts (2 lighted)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) No smoking on athletic fields. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Kings Park

995 Chase Hammock Road, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1, take SR-528 east 2.7 miles, turn left onto Courtenay Parkway (SR-3) and go 3.1 miles.Turn right and go 0.9 miles on Chase Hammock.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This 240-acre community river park is primarily a wetland preserve and haven for freshwater fishing. The small developed area at the northeast corner of the park features a multiuse field and paved parking that accommodates practice games and neighborhood play. A deep freshwater lake adjacent to the parking area offers a natural ramp for non-motorized boats. Another small lake, a canoe trail and rustic nature trails invite exploration for the adventurous.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Migratory Birds
FACILITY USE: 321-455-1380
Field Use; Scuba Divers—Permit Required Prior to Use
ADA ACCESS: Advance notice needed for special accommodations
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfield: 1 adult/youth softball, unlighted
• Boat Launch (nonmotorized)
• Fishing (shoreline)
• Hiking
• Paddling (2-mile trail)
• Swimming & Scuba Diving (unguarded)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Kiwanis Island Park

951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 3.2 miles on SR-520. Turn into the park complex at the light just east of Sykes Creek Parkway.

Park open after 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., except for scheduled use.

Center open Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and for scheduled use.

Office open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Boat ramp open 24 hours.

The Merritt Island/Beaches Parks Operations office is located at this 18.38-acre community river park. Situated in a wildlife sanctuary, the park caters to both active and passive recreational enthusiasts. The boat ramp and a natural launch area provide access for boaters, rowers and paddlers into Sykes Creek leading to the Barge Canal or Banana River. Fishing is popular from the shoreline and fishing dock. An exercise trail, softball fields, basketball, tennis and racquetball courts invite fitness and active play.

The Community Center features ongoing activities, a gymnasium, a small kitchen and meeting rooms. Additional facilities that make this park attractive for group gatherings and community events include the Karen S. Rood Community Building (with kitchen and meeting room) located at the park entrance, the Doyle I. Carlton Pavilion (with banquet kitchen and meeting room), 3 small pavilions, a playground, benches, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Waterfowl, Dolphin, Manatee
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Courts, Field Use, Community Building, Gymnasium, Kitchen, Meeting Rooms, Event Pavilion (seats 250), Medium Pavilion (seats 50), Family Picnic Shelter (seats 10)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Community Center, Community Building, Playground, Pavilions, Fishing Dock, Paved Walkways
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: 2 adult softball, lighted
• Basketball Courts: full indoor; outdoor
• Boat Launch (natural site—canoes, shells)
• Boat Ramp (2-lane)
• Community Building
• Community Center
- Activities for All Ages
- Gymnasium
• Event Pavilion
• Exercise Trail (0.85-mile, 5 stations)
• Fishing (shoreline, 200' dock)
• Grassy Activity Area
• Paddling
• Picnics
• Playground
• Tennis/Racquetball (lighted)
• Volleyball (indoor, outdoor)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Lagoon is a no wake zone. 2) Service animals only or dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat. 3) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) Other restrictions as posted.

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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 sunrise until dusk, 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: 321-455-1380
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 year round
• Volleyball Court (sand)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals allowed, and dogs allowed at Dog Park 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 sunrise until dusk, 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

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 sunrise until dusk.

Landscaping and a small gazebo create a restful atmosphere at this .14-acre neighborhood river park that features a swing,

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 dusk, except for scheduled use.

Home of Merritt Island Lassie League and 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 complete. 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

575 W Hall Rd Merritt Island FL 32953
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.

Open after sunrise until dusk, except for scheduled use.

A 114-acre regional park features athletic fields bounded by wetlands on the north, and woods on the east and west, with two ponds in the center of the park. Home to Central Brevard Soccer Club, Merritt Island Senior Little League, and Merritt Island Youth Football, the athletic facilities include baseball, soccer, football, and softball fields. Tennis courts, two pavilions, a multifeatured playground, benches, and pedways offer park patrons an inviting recreational experience.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Song Birds, Deer, Waterfowl, Alligators, Raccoons, Squirrels
FACILITY USE: 321-455-1380
2 Small Pavilions with restroom and serving area (seat 50 each)
ADA ACCESS: Parking, Pedway, Restrooms, Pavilions, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields:
- (4) baseball fields (lighted)
- - 2-story facility with restroom, concession, sound booth
- (6) soccer fields (2 lighted)
- (2) softball fields (2 lighted)
- - 2-story facility with restroom, concession, sound booth
- (2) football fields
- - 2-story facility with restroom, concession meeting room
• (2) tennis courts (lighted)
• boardwalk
• pedway (0.93 miles)
• playground
• (2) pavilions 40' x 60' (serving area & restroom)
• open grassy area

DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Lee Wenner Park

300 Riveredge Boulevard, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520, go east .5 miles and turn right onto Riveredge Drive. The park is on the Indian River at the southwest side of the Hubert Humphrey bridge.

Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.

This 11.55-acre community river park is a popular boat launch site. Along with the boat ramps, several other amenities make it an attractive recreational area. A pavilion, grills, picnic tables, restrooms, playground, and benches are connected by a paved walkway, while a boardwalk adjacent to the boat docks extends to Cocoa Riverfront Park and Historic Cocoa Village. The Coast Guard Auxiliary Building features Boating Safety Classes and has a meeting room available for rental.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Large Pavilion (seats 150), Coast Guard Auxiliary Building
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Pavilion, Playground, Paved Walkway, Fishing Pier, Docks
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramps (4-lane)
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Building
• Picnics
• Playground
• Strolling
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No diving from docks or pier. 2) Restrooms close at dark except for scheduled use. 3) Service animals only or dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat. 4) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 5) Other restrictions as posted.

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Leroy Wright Recreation Area

8190 King Street (Hwy 520), Cocoa
FROM I-95 take the SR-520 Exit-201 west 4.9 miles. The park is on the right.

Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.

Situated along the flood plain of the St. Johns River at the north side of James G. Bourbeau Memorial Park, this 32.65-acre recreation area features a paved ramp and paved parking for 21 cars and 31 boat trailers. Picnic tables, 2 grills and benches offer added convenience.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Green Heron, Great Blue Heron, Limpkins, Great Egret, Raccoon, Alligator
FACILITY USE: First come, first served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Boat Ramp
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Launch (nonmotorized)
• Boat Ramp (1-lane)
• Fishing
• Picnics
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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McFarland Park

2060 Indian River Drive, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520, go north 2.6 miles on US Hwy 1. Turn right on Coquina Drive and go 0.3 miles, turn right on Indian River Drive and go 0.1 miles to the park.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

At the east end of Coquina Drive on the Indian River in north Cocoa, this 1.03-acre community river park provides convenient neighborhood riverfront access. The park is well shaded and includes a ramp for launching small boats, parking space, fishing dock, bench, and sheltered picnic table.

ADA ACCESS: Advance notice needed for special accommodations
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramp (1-lane, small boats)
• Fishing (5x100/10x30 t-shaped pier)
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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McLarty Park

790 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge
FROM US Hwy 1, go west 1 mile on Barton Boulevard.

Park open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

Center open Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and for scheduled use.

A hub of activity, this 19.85-acre community park located in Rockledge features Little League baseball fields and is the home of Rockledge Little League. A Community Center and pavilion in the center of the shaded grounds provide a venue for community events and recreational activities for all ages. Additional facilities include a barbeque pit at the pavilion with restrooms nearby, scattered picnic tables, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, ballfield concession stand, and a swimming pool. The pool is open for swim classes and public swim during the guarded summer season.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1870
Field Use, Multiuse Room, Meeting Room, Large Pavilion (seats 160), Pool (in season)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms by Playground, Pavilion, Playground, Swimming Pool
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields:- Little League, lighted: 2 Major/Minor, 1 Junior, 2 T-ball
• Basketball Court: 2 full outdoor, lighted
• Community Center
- Activites for All Ages
• Picnics
• Playground
• Swimming Pool (seasonal)
• Tennis Courts: 2 lighted
• Volleyball Court
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No swimming when lifeguard is not on duty. 2) Service animals only. 3) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) Other restrictions as posted.

Osteen Park

425 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 1.7 miles on SR-520, turn right on South Tropical Trail and go 0.5 miles. The park is on the right.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

This wooded 3.8-acre community river park in a neighborhood environment features a paved walkway leading to a sheltered fishing pier featuring a beautiful view of the Indian River. A small pavilion with 2 grills, picnic tables with 6 grills, restrooms, benches, a shaded playground and an open grassy area make this park ideal for impromptu family picnics.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Small Pavilion (seats 26)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Fishing Dock with Boardwalk, Drinking Fountain, Paved Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (75' pier)
• Grassy Activity Area
• Picnics
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Pineda Park

1232 A Street, Cocoa
FROM SR-520 go 0.1 mile north on Fiske Blvd, turn left on Peachtree St and go 0.3 miles, turn right on Pineda Street and go 0.7 miles, turn left and go to the end of A Street.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

This 8-acre partially shaded neighborhood park offers a pool for public swim and swim classes during the guarded summer season. A paved walkway connects parking to playground, benches and a pavilion with 2 grills. Other facilities include a multiuse field popular for neighborhood activities, and Little League practice fields.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Field Use, Pool (in season)
FACILITY USE: First come, first served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESS: Advanced notice needed for special accommodations
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfield: Little League, unlighted: 2 practice fields
• Picnics
• Playground
• Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No swimming when lifeguard is not on duty. 2) Pool rental fee does not include cost for required lifeguards. 3) Service animals only. 4) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 5) Other restrictions as posted.

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Pineview Park

200 Melbourne Avenue, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM SR-520 go north 1 mile on Courtenay Parkway (SR-3), turn left and go 0.1 mile on Barony Boulevard, turn right and go 0.1 mile on Australian Street, when it becomes Melbourne Avenue go 0.2 miles.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

In the Colony Park subdivision west of Courtenay Parkway, this wooded 4.74-acre neighborhood park offers a shaded spot for group gatherings and active play. Facilities include a small pavilion with 2 grills, picnic tables and 2 grills, playground, game area, basketball court, drinking fountain, and benches.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Small Pavilion
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pavilion, Playground, Drinking Fountain
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball Court: full outdoor, unlighted
• Games: 4-Square, Hopscotch
• Grassy Activity Area
• Picnics
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Provost Park

400 S Varr Avenue, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520 (King Street), go west 0.7 miles. Turn left on South Varr Avenue and go 0.1 miles. The park is on the left and right.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

This 20-acre community park with soccer and softball fields is the home of Cocoa Soccer Club. Facilities include basketball courts, tennis court, concession stand, and a shaded playground with nearby pavilion and restrooms.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Field Use, Large Pavilion (seats 100)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms (west side), Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields
- Adult softball: 1 lighted
- Youth soccer/multiuse
• Basketball Court: 3 full, outdoor
• Picnics
• Playground
• Tennis Court
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Riverwalk - A Family Park

5355 US Highway 1, Rockledge
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.

Nature Center Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Park open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tours are by appointment—call 321-433-4490.

Nestled along the Indian River, this 6.37-acre community river park features a Nature Center, and a nature boardwalk that begins near the pavilion with restrooms and winds through a natural Florida hammock to the river. For more information about nature walks and activities, call 321-433-4490 or go to:

www.brevardparks.com/nature

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Native Songbirds, Migratory Songbirds (fall, winter), Hawk, Woodpecker, Snakes, Raccoon, Dolphin, Manatee
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-433-4490
Nature Center, Small Pavilion (seats 40)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Nature Center, Pavilion, Restrooms, Nature Boardwalk
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (shoreline)
• Nature Center
• Nature Boardwalk (917')
• Picnics
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park

1600 Atlantic Avenue S, Cocoa Beach
FROM SR-520, go 1.2 miles south on SR-A1A and turn left onto 16th Street.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

On the beach at 16th Street South, this 2.5-acre community beach park is a local favorite. It offers access to the ocean for surf fishing and beach activities, and features a small parking area, paved walkway from restrooms to dune crossover, outdoor shower, and picnic shelter in a landscaped setting.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Family Picnic Shelter (seats 12)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms (no dune crossover—advanced notice needed for special accommodations)
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• Picnics
• Small Grassy Area
• Swimming (unguarded)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Rockledge Park

960 Cogswell Street, Rockledge
FROM SR-520 go 2 miles south on US Hwy 1, turn right on Barton Boulevard, go 0.6 miles, turn right on Cogswell and go 0.4 miles.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use. Tennis & Racquetball Courts open 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Situated in a partially wooded area, this 40-acre community park offers a variety of athletic opportunities. Ballfields along most of the north and east boundaries of the park include softball, senior little league, football, soccer fields, and some concession stands. Racquet enthusiasts enjoy the racquetball courts, tennis courts and Har-Tru clay tennis courts. The shaded exercise trail is popular, and the large pavilion with a barbeque pit, 2 small pavilions, playground, restrooms and drinking fountains make this park perfect for group gatherings.

TENNIS/RACQUETBALL: 321-633-1975
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Field Use, Large Pavilion (seats 160), 2 Small Pavilion (each seats 27).
For court fees, reservations, and details about tennis lessons and leagues call 633-1975 after 5:00 p.m.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pavilions, Restrooms
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields
- Little League, lighted: 1 Senior, 2 softball
- Youth soccer/multiuse: 1 regulation lighted
- Youth football: 1 lighted
• Exercise Trail (1.3-miles, 19 stations)
• Picnics
• Playground
• Racquetball (2 lighted 4-wall)
• Tennis (8 lighted, 4 lighted clay)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Court Fees apply. 2) Service animals only. 3) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) Other restrictions as posted.

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Rotary Park-Merritt Island

1899 S Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM SR-520 go south 2.4 miles on S Courtenay Parkway. The park entrance is on the right.
FROM the Pineda Causeway (SR-404), go north on South Tropical Trail/Courtenay Parkway 8.9 miles. The park is on the left.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

The wooded drive into this 37.77-acre community park leads visitors to a full-featured playground. Nearby, an interpretive nature boardwalk invites walks and a Nature Center offers exhibits, tours and classes. To schedule a tour or arrange a visit to the Nature Center, call 321-455-1385. Visit the Nature Centers website for more information.

The event pavilion with 4 grills is adjacent to restrooms with a paved walkway leading to the playground and benches. Three picnic shelters, grills, picnic tables, and a grass volleyball court invite leisure activity. A multiuse field, paved pedway, and a pavilion with serving area and restrooms was completed as part of the Parks Referendum. For project information, click on the Parks Referendum link above.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Migratory Songbirds in season
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use, Event Pavilion (seats 210), 3 Family Picnic Shelters (each seats 16)
Medium Pavilion (seats 60) with serving area
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Playground, Nature Center, Nature Boardwalk
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: youth soccer/multiuse
• Nature Center
• Nature Boardwalk
• Picnics
• Playground
• Volleyball Courts (grass)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Silver Pines Park

1045 Noreen Boulevard, Rockledge
FROM SR-520 go south on Fiske Boulevard 3 miles, turn right on Noreen Boulevard and go 0.1 miles

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This shaded 3.77-acre neighborhood park, located west of Fiske Boulevard between Lee and Noreen Streets, is popular for impromptu softball and basketball.

FACILITY USE
First come, first served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESS: Advance notice needed for special accommodations
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: 1 adult/youth softball/multiuse
• Basketball Court: full outdoor, unlighted
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) No alcoholic beverages allowed. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Stevenson Elementary School

1450 Martin Boulevard, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM SR-520 go north 2.8 miles on North Banana River Drive, turn left on Martin Blvd and go 0.2 miles.

Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for scheduled use.

Athletic facilities at this site constructed and expanded through the Parks Referendum include multiuse fields with a pedway around the perimeter and trail leading to Kelly Park-West, and a pavilion with serving area and restrooms

For Referendum project information, click on the Parks Referendum link above.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use, Medium Pavilion
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pedway, Pavilion
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: multiuse
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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Taylor Park Rockledge

1292 Florida Avenue, Rockledge
FROM US Hwy 1 at Barton Blvd, go north 0.5 miles and go right onto Florida Avenue, then immediately right on either Palmway S or Palmway N (there is parking on both of these streets).

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

A decorative arched entranceway at the juncture of Florida Avenue and US Hwy 1 is a landmark at this 3.06-acre community park. Shaded by old oaks, the small pavilion, scattered picnic tables, benches, paved walkway, playground and basketball court make this park convenient for neighborhood get-togethers. A sensory garden adorns the site of the mausoleum of park donors, Albert and Grace Taylor.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Pavilion, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball Court: full outdoor, unlighted
• Exercise Trail (.29 mile, 9 stations)
• Picnics
• Playground
• Strolling
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Travis Park

2001 Michigan Av, Cocoa
FROM SR-520, go north 2.2 miles on Clearlake Rd, turn left just past Brevard Community College onto Michigan Avenue and go 0.2 miles.

Park open after 7:00 a.m. until dark except for scheduled use.

Center open Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and for scheduled use.

The community center, affectionately known as Tiger Den due to its proximity to Cocoa High School, is the focal point of this 2.5-acre community park. The gymnasium and small activity rooms make it a popular site for basketball, special interest activities and summer day camp. The park grounds include a half basketball court and sand volleyball courts, a playground and picnic shelter. Additionally, a 1-mile paved nature trail around Clear Lake extends from Travis Park to the Brevard Museum.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1871
Gymnasium, Meeting Room, Family Picnic Shelter, Volleyball Courts
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Community Center, Playground, Paved Nature Trail
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball Courts: indoor; half outdoor unlighted
• Community Center
- Activities for All Ages
- Computer Center
- Gameroom
- Gymnasium
• Nature Trail (1-mile paved)
• Playground
• Volleyball Courts (2 sand, lighted)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No swimming or fishing. 2) Restrooms are available during Community Center hours only. 3) Service animals only. 4) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 5) Other restrictions as posted.

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Tropical Elementary School

885 S Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM SR-520 go south 1.2 miles ont Courtenay Parkway/SR-3.

Open after school hours and weekends until dark, except for scheduled use.

Reconstruction and expansion of athletic facilities at this site are through the Parks Referendum. Used by Merritt Island Little League, construction of 2 baseball fields, batting cage, 2-story restroom / concession / meeting, basketball courts, and parking is complete. For project information, click on the Parks Referendum link above.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Field Use
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking/Restroom/Concession
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: Little League, lighted: 2 Major/Minor
• Basketball Court: full outdoor, unlighted
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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Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary

805 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1 go 2.9 miles east on SR-520, turn left and go about 0.5 miles on Sykes Creek Parkway. The park entrance is on the left.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

Historic &
Ornithological Interest
This 436.53-acre bird reservation and sanctuary offers a wilderness escape in an urban environment and is an international attraction for bird-watchers. Historically documented as a village of the Ais Indians who disappeared around 1720, it is a natural lagoon and bird rookery linked with canals created for mosquito control and surrounded by a manmade dike. A trail on the dike provides access to the waterways for the fisherman, birdwatchers, and paddlers. A birdwatching tower offers a scenic overlook of the lagoon. Projecting into Sykes Creek at the southwest corner of the park is a fishing pier commonly known as the Old Humpbacked Troll Bridge. Although troll sightings are rumored, visitors are likely to view dolphin and birds such as the wood stork, belted kingfisher, and white or brown pelican. Alligator dormant season is October through May, however, visitors are advised to be cautious year-round.

Further information at the following link—
Historic & Ornithological Interest

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Dolphin, Wood Stork, Belted Kingfisher, Heron, Egret, White or Brown Pelican, Alligator
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Fishing Pier
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Canoe Launch
• Bicycling & Hiking (approx. 7-mile trail on dike)
• Bird Watching
• Fishing (20x100 pier, shoreline)
• Trails (Hiking & Paddling)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Valencia Dock

914 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge
FROM US Hwy 1, go east at the Barton Blvd and immediately left on Seminole Drive. Go 0.4 miles to Valencia Road, turn right and go 0.3 miles to the river.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

Extending into the Indian River at the east end of Orange Avenue, this .1-acre river park is a scenic neighborhood fishing pier with 2 benches.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Osprey, Dolphin, Manatee
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Fishing Pier
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (8x27 t-shaped pier)
DOS & DON’TS: No diving from dock.

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Veterans Memorial Park

400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1 go east 2.9 miles on SR-520, turn right on Sykes Creek Pkwy and go 0.4 miles.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.

Historic Interest
Located on the water’s edge at Sykes Creek and operated in partnership with the Veterans Memorial Center, Inc., this 2.63-acre community river park houses a Veterans Memorial Museum and a spacious meeting room available for rental. A 335’ lighted boardwalk and benches along the waterfront invite scenic viewing and fishing.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: Brevard Veterans Council, 321-453-1776
Meeting Rooms
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Community Center, River Boardwalk
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (9x335' boardwalk)
• Museum
• Strolling
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Watts Park

695 Needle Boulevard, Merritt Island
FROM SR-520, go north 0.6 miles on Courtenay Pkwy/SR-3, turn right and go 0.3 miles on Needle Blvd, turn right on 4th Place, go 0.1 mile, turn left on Needle Blvd and go 0.6 miles.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This partially shaded 2.07-acre neighborhood river park at Sykes Creek is an active spot for half-court basketball, casual tennis and volleyball. The pavilion, gazebo, picnic tables, 2 grills, bench, drinking fountain, paved walkway and playground make it a convenient site for neighborhood get-togethers. Waterfront access invites shoreline fishing.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1380
Small Pavilion
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Paved Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball Court: half, outdoor unlighted
• Fishing (shoreline)
• Picnics
• Playground (slide, digger, swings)
• Shuffleboard Court (1)
• Tennis Court (1)
• Volleyball
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Woody Simpson Park

1590 Schoolhouse Street, Merritt Island
321-455-1379
Parks Referendum Project
FROM SR-520 go 1.8 miles north on Courtenay Parkway/SR-3, turn left on Alma Blvd, go 0.4 miles. The park entrance is on the right just after the road curves right and becomes Schoolhouse Street.

Park open after 7:00 a.m. until dark except for scheduled use.

Center open Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and for scheduled use.

This 12-acre community park is a hub of activity. A portion of the Community Center is operated by the Child Care Association, while the gymnasium, kitchen, and meeting rooms are scheduled for weekly activities, community events and group gatherings. A computer lab constructed as a Parks Referendum Project is available for community access. The park grounds include a shaded area, an open grassy area, a paved walkway to playground and small pavilion with sink and grill, benches, drinking fountain, and softball field. Referendum Project renovation of the basketball courts to multiuse tennis/basketball courts.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-455-1379
Field Use, Gymnasium, Meeting Rooms, Large Pavilion (seats 100)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Community Center, Pavilion, Playground, Drinking Fountain, Paved Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: 1 adult/youth softball, lighted
• Basketball Courts: full indoor; 3 full outdoor
• Community Center
- Activities for All Ages
- Computer Lab
- Gymnasium
• Grassy Activity Area
• Picnics
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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