South Area Parks - 1
1515 Sarno Road B-2
Melbourne, FL 32935
Ph: 321-255-4400 Fx: 321-255-4422
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Directions to Office
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Bonsteel Park
8455 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach
FROM US-192 (Melbourne Cswy) go 14.6 miles south on SR-A1A.
FROM Sebastian Inlet, go 2.4 miles north on SR-A1A.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
Preserving the natural environment, facilities at this peaceful
2.34-acre community beach park include a stabilized parking
area, restrooms, and dune crossover.
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Dolphin, Sea Turtle,
Shorebirds
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Dune Crossover
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• Surfing
• Swimming (unguarded)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service
animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only.
3) Other restrictions as
posted.
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Canova Beach Park
3299 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach
On the Atlantic Ocean at the eastern end of Eau Gallie Boulevard
(SR-518)
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.
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.
FACILITY USE: First come, first served.
Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, 1 Dune
Crossover, Restrooms, Pavilion
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• Picnics
• Swimming (unguarded)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2)
Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as
posted.
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Coconut Point Park
3535 S Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach
FROM US-192 (Melbourne Cswy), go south on Miramir Ave (SR-A1A)
1.0 miles and the road becomes Oak Street (SR-A1A), continue
4.5 miles.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.
This 36.9-acre community beach park and sea turtle nesting
site preserves the natural environment. Popular for surfing,
beachcombing and fishing, the park amenities include a picnic
shelter, restrooms, and outside showers. One of the 2 dune
crossovers is wheelchair accessible.
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed in State
of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Shorebirds such
as Black-bellied Plover, Red Knots (winter); Gannet, Seabirds
(offshore); Red-Throated
Loons (winter)
FACILITY USE: First come, first
served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, 1 Dune
Crossover, Restrooms, Pavilion, Drinking Fountain
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• Surfing
• Swimming (unguarded)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2)
Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as
posted.
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Eau Gallie Causeway Boat Ramp
Eau Gallie Causeway (SR-518), Melbourne
ACCESS FROM the eastbound lane on the east side of the causeway,
or FROM westbound lane through curb-cut in median.
Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.
This 1.4-acre boating area is a popular boat launch and windsurfing
site. It is also a great place for viewing the annual Christmas
Parade of Boats. Besides the natural windsurfing launch area,
facilities include a 4-lane boat ramp, unpaved parking for
20 cars with boat trailers, and fishing catwalk.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Docks
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramp (4-lane)
• Fishing (180' catwalk)
• Windsurfing
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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Erna
Nixon Park
1200 Evans Road, West
Melbourne
321-952-4525
FROM US-192 by the Melbourne Square Mall, go north on Evans
Road 0.9 miles. The entrance is on the left just before Nasa
Blvd.
Open Daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. except for scheduled use.
This 53.93-acre community park features
a natural Florida hammock and nature preserve. A popular site
for nature walks and outdoor
festivals including the annual Crackerfest, it features an
elevated boardwalk winding through three different ecosystems
where native plant species and small animals can be viewed.
A medium pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms adjoins
a Nature
Center where exhibits are displayed. For information
about tours and events, call 952-4525. You
can also visit the Nature Centers web site:
Nature Centers
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Gopher Tortoise,
Indigo snake; Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding
Trail—Summer Tanager,
Eastern Towhee, and mixed Warbler flocks in migration
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms,
Pavilion, Nature Boardwalk
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Activity & Event Calendar
• Nature Center Exhibits
• Nature Boardwalk (3000')
• Guided Walks
• Picnics/Brown Bag Lunch
• Wildlife Observation
• Annual Events
- Old Florida Fest
- Moonlight Strolls
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service
animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only.
3) Other restrictions as
posted.
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First
Street Boat Ramp
4727 1ST Street, Grant
FROM Valkaria Road, go 2.3 miles south on US Hwy 1, turn left
to the Indian River.
Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.
This .54-acre boating area provides access to the Indian River.
Facilities include a 1-lane boat ramp, parking for 30 cars
and 6 trailers, and a boat dock.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, 160' Dock
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramp (1-lane)
• Dock (160')
• Fishing
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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