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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| Sand Point Park | |
 | Address 10 E. Max Brewer Cswy Phone 321•264•5105 |
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DESCRIPTION Sand Point Park is a popular park located on the shores of the Indian River in the heart of historic downtown Titusville. The Astronaut Memorial is located near the south entrance to the park. Dedicated on Flag Day, June 14, 1986 by City of Titusville, it commemorates the astronaut crews of . . . | |
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| Space View Park | |
| Address 219 N. Indian River Ave. Phone 321•264•0434 |
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DESCRIPTION Space View Park is the first and only Walk in the nation that honors America's astronauts as well as the men and women behind the scenes who helped America lead the world in space exploration. The park features monuments to the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. Al . . . | |
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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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| 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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| Melbourne Air Boat Rides | |
| Phone 321•288•3997 |
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DESCRIPTION Get a first hand glimpse of Florida's beautiful wetlands, wildlife and landscape with Airboat Rides Melbourne! Located in Melbourne, FL, Airboat Rides Melbourne is just a short drive from Orlando, Daytona Beach, Vero Beach, Sebastian, and the Space Center! Their state-of-t . . . | |
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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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| Jordan Scrub Sanctuary | |
| Address Marie Street Phone 321•255•4466 |
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DESCRIPTION A variety of habitat types can be found in Jordan Scrub Sanctuary a 354-acre sanctuary such as scenic lakes, seasonal marshes, and scrubby flatwoods. While hiking through the sanctuary's diverse habitats, bald eagles can be spotted fishing for meals in . . . | |
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| Sebastian Inlet State Park | |
| Address 9700 South A1A Phone/Fax 321•984•4852 |
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DESCRIPTION Sebastian Inlet State Park is a premier saltwater fishing spot featuring three miles of beautiful beaches popular not only for fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, but for world-class surfing as well. Coming by boat? No problem, the park service just o . . . | |
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| Tom Statham Park | |
| Address 7101 S. U.S. 1 Phone 321•264•5105 |
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DESCRIPTION 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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| 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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