Nature & Wildlife
Florida's Space Coast is a unique place, where the technologies of space exploration and environmental protection meet the exceptional resources of natural Florida. Whether visiting Kennedy Space Center, area beaches or numerous wildlife areas that dot the 72-miles of Atlantic coastline, a visitor to the Space Coast can find year-round family enjoyment that is naturally out-of-this-world.
We might have over a hundred public parks with facilities for both play and exploration. And our beaches are some of the most abundant sea turtles nesting areas in the world. But our area is unique in that we have more than 250 square miles of federally protected wildlife refuges with spectacular landscapes and a rich diversity of rare and endangered plants and animals for visitors to discover.
So whether your dream Florida vacation is to spend an afternoon kayaking through a quiet mangrove, zipping 55 feet in the air through Florida's outback, photographing rare bird species, or petting a manatee, Florida Space Coast is your "green" dream come true.
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| 7101 S. U.S. 1, Titusville, FL 32796 | 321•264•5105 | |
Tom Statham Park is a small public park located in Bellwood on the shores of the Indian River. The scenic environment invites picnics, play and leisurely strolls along the walkway and river boardwalk. Scattered throughout the park are four small picnic shelters, a mid-sized pavili . . . | ||
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| 3.5 miles east of State Road 402 , Titusville, FL 32796 | 321•861•0667 321•861•1276 (fax) | |
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of two National Parks located on Florida's Space Coast. The other being the Canaveral National Seashore. Consisting of 140,000 acres, the Refuge is home to American bald eagles, alligato . . . | ||
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| 1951 Malabar Road NW, Melbourne, FL 32901 | 321•508•3444 | |
Palm Bay Regional Park is a 200-acre regional park with four lakes that attract avid fishermen and rustic group camping. Palm Bay Regional Park's facilities include a dog park, athletic fields, basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms, picnic area, playground, pavilion . . . | ||
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| S.R. A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903 | 321•723•2242 | |
The James H. Nance Sea Turtle Park is a county owned and maintained public park located in Indialantic, Florida. This beachside park features facilities to fish, a pavilion, picnic area, playground, showers, swimming and a volleyball net.
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| 300 Riveredge Dr., Cocoa, FL 32922 | 321•633•1874 321•633•1850 (fax) | |
Lee Wenner Park is a 12-acre community park located in downtown Cocoa Village. This park sits on the shores of the Indian River so it touts an active 4-lane boat launch, a 500' fishing pier, and a large pavilion with barbecue pit, picnic tables, rest rooms and playgrou . . . | ||
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| 7275 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Titusville, FL 32780 | 321•264•5083 321•264•6468 (fax) | |
Located on the beautiful shores of the Indian River Lagoon, Manatee Hammock Park is a 26-acre campground of quiet hammock pines, palms and foliage. The Indian River offers shoreline fishing and a perfect view of space shuttle launches at Kennedy Space Center. Campers also enjoy . . . | ||
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| Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 | 321•926•6571 | |
| Located directly on the Banana River and right across the street from the beach, Sobe Surf offers eco tours that will introduce you to the wonder and natural beauty of our area.
Eco-Adventure Tours See an abundance of wildlife with an expert nature guide and stand-up paddle b . . . | ||
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| 3000 Minton Rd., Melbourne, FL 32904 | 321•952•4650 | |
Max K. Rodes Park is an 18-acre community park featuring a community center with a small kitchen, athletic fields, and a swimming lake with seasonal lifeguards. Besides the football field this Melbourne park also has Little League fields, a concession stand, a basketball court, volle . . . | ||
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| 960 Cogswell St., Rockledge, FL 32955 | 321•633•1874 | |
Rockledge Park is a 40-acre community park that offers a variety of athletic opportunities. Fitness buffs enjoy the 1.3-mile 19-station shaded exercise trail. Ball fields along most of the north and east boundaries of the park include two lighted softball fields, one ligh . . . | ||
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| 300 Riveredge Dr., Cocoa, FL 32922 | 321•633•1874 321•633•1850 (fax) | |
This 12-acre community river park is an active boat launch site open 24 hours. The 4-lane ramp, its close proximity to downtown Cocoa Village, and several other amenities make it an attractive recreational area as well. There is a Coast Guard Auxiliary Building on site featuring . . . | ||
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