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.
The Space Coast has 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 also 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 on foot and horseback.
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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| Buck Lake Conservation Area | |
 | Address 2725 Blake Lee Trail Phone 321•264•5185 |
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DESCRIPTION The Buck Lake Conservation Area includes 9,638 acres of woodlands and wetlands historically used for timber production and cattle ranching. The EEL Program manages about 300 acres of upland scrubby flatwoods and oak hammock in a partnership with the St. Johns R . . . | |
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| Lee Wenner Park | |
| Address 300 Riveredge Dr. Phone/Fax 321•633•1874 |
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DESCRIPTION Lee Wenner Park is a 12-acre community park located in downtown Cocoa Village. This publically maintained park sits on the shores of the Indian River so it boasts an active 4-lane boat launch, a 500' fishing pier, and a large pavilion with barbecu . . . | |
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| Sledd's Strawberries and Produce | |
| Address Burkholm Road Phone 321•268•8978 |
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DESCRIPTION Pick your own produce at Sledd's Strawberries and Produce. Starting in February and running through April, Sledd's opens their strawberry fields to the general public for picking! Weather permitting! The farm is located at the east end of Burkholm Road in&nb . . . | |
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| Lori Wilson Park | |
| Address 1500 N Atlantic Avenue Phone 321•868•1154 |
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DESCRIPTION Lori Wilson Park is 32.43-acre regional beach park featuring a dog park and maritime hammock. The park is also a popular site for events and group gatherings. The dunes and maritime hammock allow visitors to experience Florida's natural coastline. Beach attractions include . . . | |
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| Twister Airboat Rides | |
| Address 8199 King St. (S.R. 520) Phone 321•632•4199 |
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DESCRIPTION Twister Airboat Rides offer 30, 60 & 90 minute Airboat Rides which take you deep into Florida's Outback utilizing the St. Johns River. On this eco-tour you'll see roaming cattle, alligators, migrating birds, white tail deer and maybe even a bla . . . | |
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| Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge | |
| Address 3.5 miles east of State Road 402 Phone/Fax 321•861•0667 |
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DESCRIPTION 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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| Sidney Fischer Park | |
| Address State Road A1A Phone 321•868•3274 |
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DESCRIPTION Located on the east side of State Road A1A in the central beach area, Sidney Fischer Park is a 10-acre, ocean-front park located in world famous Cocoa Beach. Named after Sidney Fischer, who served as the mayor of Cocoa Beach from 1956 to 1960, Sidney Fi . . . | |
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| Kelly Park East | |
| Address 2550 N. Banana River Dr. Phone/Fax 321•455•1380 |
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DESCRIPTION Kelly Park East features a natural catamaran/sailboard launch area and lighted 4-lane boat ramp with adjacent parking for cars and boat trailers. Located on the shores of the Banana River in central Merritt Island, FL Kelly Park East's a paved walkway connects a medi . . . | |
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| Camp Holly Fishing & Airboats | |
| Address 6901 U.S. 192 Phone 321•723•2179 |
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DESCRIPTION Escape to nature with Camp Holly Fishing & Airboats. Enjoy a 40-minute airboat tour thru the St. Johns Marsh. You will see birds, alligators and wildlife in its natural habitat, while skimming the surface of the St. Johns Marsh. Eco tours are available . . . | |
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| Samsons Island | |
| Address 1390 S. Patrick Drive Phone/Fax 321•773•6458 |
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DESCRIPTION Samsons Island is a 52-acre island situated in the Banana River lagoon. Operated and maintained by the City of Satellite Beach, Samsons Island is a passive recreation park and nature preserve popular for its fishing, nature trails, bird watching, and camping. Educat . . . | |
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