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The 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.
The Space Coast offers more than 250 square miles of protected wildlife refuges with spectacular landscapes and a rich diversity of rare and endangered plants and animals. The Southern Bald Eagle, West Indian Manatee, Wood Stork, White Pelican, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and Roseate Spoonbill represent just some of the more than 20 rare and threatened species listed for protection, and the beaches of the Space Coast are some of the most abundant sea turtle nesting areas in the world.
For information on eco-tourism natural adventures around the Space Coast, contact Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism at (800) USA-1969 or any of the participating Space Coast partners listed below.
Sea Turtles
More than 6,000 endangered and threatened loggerheads, green and leatherback turtles swarm the beaches of Florida's Space Coast including Canaveral National Seashore, Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne beaches and Sebastian Inlet to lay up to 125 leathery eggs in each nest.
Parks
More than 220 square miles of protected wildlife refuges and over 106 parks are available for exploration during your next Space Coast vacation.
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Address: Florida Space Coast, FL
Phone: 321.727.1342
As indispensable to your beach visit
as sunscreen! Florida Beach
Basics - The Space Coast
is a DVD and six UV-coated reference cards
that describe our beaches and the natural treasures you may find
there. The DVD contains eight five-minute, easy-to-watch segments
that help you find your way around,...
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Cape Canaveral
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Address: 8492 Ridgewood Ave. - Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Phone: 321-455-1380
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...
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Address: 400 E. Jetty Rd. - Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Phone: 321-783-7111
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Cocoa
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Cocoa West Recreation Complex
Address: 230 S. Burnett Rd. - Cocoa, FL 32926
Phone: 321-633-1987
Featuring a Community Center with gymnasium, kitchen and meeting
rooms, this 19.39-acre community park is a popular gathering place
for the nearby community. Additionally, several outdoor amenities
are offered including a lighted softball field with concession, 2
pavilions and grill, and playground.
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F. Burton Smith Regional Park
Address: 7575 W. State Road 520 - Cocoa, FL 32926
Phone: 321-633-1874
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 large pavilion with a kitchen seats up to 600 people, and 2
small pavilions beside a larger lake...
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Address: 300 Riveredge Dr. - Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-633-1874
This 12-acre community river park is an active boat launch site.
The 4-lane ramp and several other amenities make it an attractive
recreational area. The Coast Guard Auxiliary Building features a
meeting room available to rent. A large pavilion w/ barbeque pit,
picnic tables, rest rooms and...
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Address: 400 S. Varr Ave. - Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-633-1874
This 20-acre community park includes soccer and softball fields and
is the Home of Cocoa Soccer Club. At the center of the complex is 1
full basketball court plus a half court. A shaded playground is
adjacent to a small pavilion with restrooms nearby.
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Address: 1999 Michigan Ave. - Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-633-1871
A Community Center is the focal point of this 2.5-acre community
park. Known as Tiger Den, 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 2 lighted sand volleyball...
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Cocoa Beach
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Address: State Road A1A - Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: 321-868-3274
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Address: - Cocoa Beach, FL
Phone: Phone# Unspecified
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Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park
Address: State Road A1A and 16th St. - Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: 321-455-1380
On the beach at 16th Street, this 2.5-acre community beach park
offers access to the ocean for surf fishing and beach activities.
It features a small parking area, a dune crossover, restrooms and a
small pavilion in a landscaped setting.
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Grant
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Address: 5795 U.S. Hwy. 1 - Grant, FL 32949
Phone: 321.723.8543
Featuring the Grant Historical House, this scenic 7.48-acre
community river park is a perfect wayside stop for travelers and a
convenient site for community events. The shaded pavilion and 2
grills with restrooms nearby, path and boardwalk invite picnics and
leisurely strolls. The fishing deck...
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Address: 4580 First St. - Grant, FL 32949
Phone: 321-723-8687
Home of the Annual February Seafood Festival, Grant, Florida is a
community located on Florida's East coast in southern Brevard
County. This riverside town is located on U.S. Hwy. 1, 12 miles
South of Melbourne and 22 miles North of Vero Beach. In 1966 the
Community Center held a small fish fry...
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Indialantic
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Address: S.R. A1A - Indialantic, FL 32903
Phone: 321-723-2242
Features fishing, pavilion, picnic area, playground, showers,
swimming and volleyball.
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Indian Harbour Beach
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Address: State Road A1A - Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Phone: 321-773-0552
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Address: S. Patrick Dr. - Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Phone: 321-773-0552
This 27-acre park, has a boardwalk, gazebos around the lake, picnic
facilities and exercise and jogging trails. The Community Services
Center offers beach volleyball, shuffleboard courts and a heated
competition swimming pool. Other activities include tennis,
watersports and fishing, plus there are...
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Melbourne
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Address: 8455 Hwy. A1A - Melbourne, FL 32951
Phone: 321-952-4650
Preserving the natural environment, facilities at this peaceful
2.34-acre community beach park include a stabilized parking area,
restrooms, and dune crossover.
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Address: E. end of Eau Gallie Cswy. - Melbourne, FL
Phone: 321-952-4650
This 9.1-acre community beach park includes a small pavilion,
grill, picnic shelter, benches along crossover, restrooms, drinking
fountain and outside showers. One of the 3 dune crossovers is
wheelchair accessible.
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Address: 1200 Evans Rd. - Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone: 321-952-4650
A 53.93 acre natural Florida hammock and nature preserve. We offer
guided walks every Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. The park features 2345
feet of elevated boardwalk and 640 feet of trail winding through 3
different ecosystems. Booklets are available for self-guided tours
and the nature center provides...
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Address: 2500 Parkway Dr. - Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone: 321-255-4307
This 391.04-acre regional park features a variety of recreational
opportunities. A 1.5-mile drive, suitable for jogging and cycling,
winds through the park's open areas, pine woods and lakes.
Camping, community events, special interest and equestrian
activities are hosted at this expansive park....
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