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From Ice Age animals to Native Americans to early pioneers, Pine Island Conservation Area has a rich history. Mastodon tusks, pottery sherds, and 19th century farm tools found on site help piece together the story of this special place. Come inside the oldest standing home in Brevard County, the 1875…

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…

The Maritime Hammock Sanctuary is in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge west of A1A on the barrier island. This 150-acre sanctuary features a hiking trail with 2 bridges, boardwalk over wetland areas, and an observation deck over a marsh pond. Visitors experience a variety of protected barrier island habitats:…

At the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, there is an abundance of nature and wildlife to observe. Over 500 species of wildlife and more than 140 species of freshwater and saltwater fish have called the refuge home. Additionally, the refuge is a popular place for birdwatching and to date 358…

For a great place to get outdoors and enjoy the natural landscape and habitat the Space Coast is known for, Micco Scrub Sanctuary is where you want to go. Over 1300 acres of mesic and scrubby flatwoods are protected in this sanctuary, which means indigenous plant and animal species will…

Sand Point Park is one of Titusville’s community parks with the Astronaut Memorial located near the south entrance to the park. Here you will find a half-mile exercise trail, baseball and softball fields, playground and a splash pad. Facilities include picnic tables, picnic pavilions, grills, and restrooms. A large pavilion…

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 camps. The park grounds include a…

Encompassing 92 acres, Chain of Lakes features wetlands and lakes with walking bridges connected to 3-miles of paved walking trails. Here the amenities are endless. From an observation tower and pavilions to multi-use fields and lighted soccer fields, the park also includes five lighted adult softball fields.

Turkey Creek Sanctuary is a 130-acred sanctuary surrounded by sand pines, saw palmettos and live oaks. A boardwalk natural trail twists and turns along the murky, bass-filled black water creek, a major stopover for spring and fall migratory birds including the woodpecker and rare purple martin amongst other wildlife. For…

Coconut Point Sanctuary is a 62-acre habitat of coastal strand, oak scrub, coastal oak forest, and mangrove forest located in Melbourne Beach, FL.   Encompassing, ancient sand dunes from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon, Coconut Point Sanctuary was once inhabited by Ais Indians- And according to local lore, Juan…