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Central Area-Mainland
Parks - 2

840 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922
Ph: 321-633-1874    Fx: 321-633-1850

Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
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Fern & Prospect Park

104 Prospect Avenue, Cocoa
FROM US HWY 1, just north of SR 520, turn west on Peachtree Street , go .5 miles and turn right on Prospect Street and go .1 miles. The park jis on the right just past Fern Avenue.
FROM SR 520, go north on Prospect Street .2 miles. The park jis on the right just past Fern Avenue.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This mini park features a playground, small pavilion, basketball half-court, and parking area.
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Small Pavilion (seats 30)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball - Outdoor Half Court
• Picnics
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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James G. Bourbeau
Memorial Park

8195 King St (Hwy 520), Cocoa
FROM the I-95 Exit-201, go west 5 miles on SR-520. The park is located along the St. Johns River next to Lone Cabbage Fish Camp.

Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.

A gateway to excellent bass fishing on the St. Johns River, this 194.54-acre community river park provides a staging area for many fishing tournaments. Facilities include a boat ramp and dock, restrooms, a pavilion barbecue grill, and parking for 115 cars and boat trailers. It features additional facilities across the highway at the 31.65-acre Leroy Wright Recreation Area.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail-Green and Great Blue Heron, Wood Stork, Migratory Duck, Shorebirds such as Black-necked Stilt; occasionally Limpkin, Crested Caracara, Snail Kite. Also, Raccoon, Alligator
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Small Pavilion
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Boat Ramp, Dock, Pavilion
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Airboat Launch Area
• Boat Ramp (2-lane)
• Boat Dock (4x78)
• Fishing (shoreline)
• Picnics
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only or dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Joe Lee Smith

Park 419 Washington Avenue, Cocoa
321-633-1872

FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520 (King Street), go west 0.1 miles and turn left on Washington Avenue. Go south 0.2 miles, the park is on the right.

Park open after 7:00 a.m. until dark except for scheduled use.

Center open Monday-Friday 3:00-8:00, Saturday 12:00-6:00 p.m. and for scheduled use.

A hub for after school programs, neighborhood events, and indoor basketball, this 3.2-acre park has a Community Center with a small meeting room and gymnasium. Outdoor features include a swimming pool, a baseball field, playground and basketball court.For a schedule of activities at the Community Center go to: www.brevardparks.com/classes

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1872
Field Use, Gymnasium, Meeting Room
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Community Center, Swimming Pool
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfield:- Little League, lighted: 1 Major/Minor
• Basketball Courts: indoor; full outdoor, lighted
• Community Center
- Adult, Youth & Senior Activities
- After School Activites
- Gymnasium
- Youth Activities
• Playground
• Seasonal Swimming Pool
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No swimming when lifeguard is not on duty. 2) Service animals only. 3) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 4) Other restrictions as posted.

John F. Kennedy Middle School

2100 Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955
FROM SR 520 go south on Fiske Blvd 2 miles, the school is on the left.
FROM I-95 take Fiske Blvd (Exit 195) and go north on Fiske Blvd 2.7 miles, the school is on the right. [ Map ]

Open after school hours for scheduled leagues.

Community School site for youth basketball leagues.

ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Gymnasium

ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms
DOS & DON’TS: 1) School Board rules apply. 2) No alcoholic beverages or use of tobacco products allowed.

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Junny Rios Martinez Park

2100 Westminster Dr, Cocoa
FROM US HWY 1 take Exit 46 west onto SR 528 and fo ,7 miles. Turn left onto E. Industry Rd and go .1 miles. Turn right on SR 524, go 1.1 miles and turn right on Westminster. Parking is available on both sides of Westminster at SR 524.
FROM I-95 take SR524 west 1.8 miles and turn left on to Westminster. Parking is available on both sides of Westminster at SR 524.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This 3.45-acre neighborhood park was built by the City of Cocoa in 1998. Brevard County Parks and Recreation began operation and maintenance in September 2006. Park amenities include tennis courts, full basketball court, volleyball court, playground, medium pavilion, and restrooms.
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Medium Pavilion (seats 60)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Basketball - Outdoor
• Tennis
• Picnics
• Playground
• Volleyball
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Lakeview Park

200 N Lake View Blvd, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1, go west 3.3 miles on SR-520, turn left on Lakeview Boulevard and go 0.3 miles, turn right and go .01 miles to the entrance.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

This 3.2-acre community park features a playground, picnic shelter, basketball courts and a multiuse field.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Family Picnic Shelter (seats 21)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Playground
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Ballfields: multiuse
• Basketball Courts: 2 full outdoor, lighted
• Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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Lee Wenner Park

300 Riveredge Boulevard, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520, go east .5 miles and turn right onto Riveredge Drive. The park is on the Indian River at the southwest side of the Hubert Humphrey bridge.

Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.

This 11.55-acre community river park is a popular boat launch site. Along with the boat ramps, several other amenities make it an attractive recreational area. A pavilion, grills, picnic tables, restrooms, playground, and benches are connected by a paved walkway, while a boardwalk adjacent to the boat docks extends to Cocoa Riverfront Park and Historic Cocoa Village. The pier and a t-shaped dock are ideal for leisurely fishing. The Coast Guard Auxiliary Building features Boating Safety Classes and has a meeting room available for rental.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-633-1874
Large Pavilion (seats 160), Coast Guard Auxiliary Building
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Pavilion, Playground, Paved Walkway, Fishing Pier, Docks
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramps (4-lane)
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Building
• Fishing (500' pier, 10x153/5x54 t-shaped pier)
• Picnics
• Playground
• Strolling
DOS & DON’TS: 1) No diving from docks or pier. 2) Restrooms close at dark except for scheduled use. 3) Service animals only or dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat. 4) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 5) Other restrictions as posted.

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Leroy Wright Recreation Area

8190 King Street (Hwy 520), Cocoa
FROM I-95 take the SR-520 Exit-201 west 4.9 miles. The park is on the right.

Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.

Situated along the flood plain of the St. Johns River at the north side of James G. Bourbeau Memorial Park, this 32.65-acre recreation area features a paved ramp and paved parking for 21 cars and 31 boat trailers. Picnic tables, 2 grills and benches offer added convenience.

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Green Heron, Great Blue Heron, Limpkins, Great Egret, Raccoon, Alligator
FACILITY USE: First come, first served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Boat Ramp
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Launch (nonmotorized)
• Boat Ramp (1-lane)
• Fishing
• Picnics
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only or dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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McFarland Park

2060 Indian River Drive, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520, go north 2.6 miles on US Hwy 1. Turn right on Coquina Drive and go 0.3 miles, turn right on Indian River Drive and go 0.1 miles to the park.

Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.

At the east end of Coquina Drive on the Indian River in north Cocoa, this 1.03-acre community river park provides convenient neighborhood riverfront access. The park is well shaded and includes a ramp for launching small boats, parking space, fishing dock, bench, and sheltered picnic table.

ADA ACCESS: Advance notice needed for special accommodations
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramp (1-lane, small boats)
• Fishing (5x100/10x30 t-shaped pier)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only or dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.

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840 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922
Ph: 321-633-1874
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 0.2 miles on SR-520, turn left on Forrest Avenue and go north .09 miles. The office is on the right (former Joblink Bldg on the east side of Forrest Avenue).
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