South Area Parks - 3
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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Irene
H. Canova Park
2289 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour
Beach
Parks
Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1 go east 3.3 miles
across the Eau Gallie Cswy (SR-518), turn left on SR-A1A
and go 0.1 miles to the park.
Park open after 7:00 a.m. until
dark.
This 3.3 acre comunity beach park features
a dune crossover for beach access. For construction update click on the link above.
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• 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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John
Jorgensens Landing
5045
Highway 1, Grant
LOCATED on the Indian River Lagoon
2-miles south of Valkaria Road (0.3 miles north of First
Street).
Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.
This active .49-acre boating area includes
300' of shoreline and boat ramps with docks and parking for
25 cars and trailers.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking,
Dock
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Boat Ramp (2-Lane)
• Boat Docks (50' and two 30')
• 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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Juan
Ponce de León Landing
4005 Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach
Parks
Referendum Project
On SR-A1A 6.2 miles south of US-192
(Melbourne Cswy).
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark,
except for scheduled use.
This 25.57-acre regional beach park
features 2 beach crossovers, a small pavilion,
restrooms,
and parking.
For Referendum Project information click on the link above.
Historic Interest Feature
The park commemorates the epic 1513 voyage of Ponce de Leon
and his landing on the shore of Florida on April 2 and at
the exact site of the park. Click the Historic link for details and slideshow.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking,
Restrooms
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• 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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Kiwanis
Park at Geiger Point
1313 East New Haven, Melbourne
On the Indian River at the southwest
end of the US-192 Melbourne Causeway.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark,
except for scheduled use.
This 7-acre community park projects into
the Indian River Lagoon offering scenic views and shoreline
fishing. With a .25-mile paved walkway connecting the picnic
shelter with grill, 2 picnic tables with grills, and benches,
it is a popular wayside stop and site for brown bag lunches.
FACILITY USE: First
come, first served. Please be courteous.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking,
Pavilion, Paved Walkway
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (2 shoreline designated areas)
• Picnics
• Strolling
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only.
2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.
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Lake Washington Park
6000 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne
FROM I-95 take the SR-518/Eau Gallie Blvd Exit 183 east 0.4
miles. Turn left on John Rodes and go 0.8 miles. Turn left
on Aurora Blvd and stay straight 1.3 miles. Turn left on Lake
Washington Road and go 1.5 miles to the end of the road.
FROM US Hwy 1 go west 5.6 miles to the end of Lake Washington
Road.
Boat ramps open 24 hours a day.
This shaded 25.96-acre community river park is along the shore
of Lake Washington which accesses the St. Johns River. The
park has ramps for power boats and a launch area for airboats.
Fishing is popular from the lake and fishing pier. Parking
is available for cars and trailers. Other facilities include
restrooms, a large pavilion, picnic shelters, and a playground
connected by a paved walkway.
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Listed
in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Waders,
Eagle, Purple Gallinule, Marsh and Sedge Wrens, Limpkin, Snail
Kite,
Sparrow;
Bobolink (during
migration)
FACILITY RESERVATIONS: 321-255-4307
Large Pavilion (seats 162), 3 Family Picnic Shelters (seat
17 each)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Pavilions
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Airboat Launch Area
• Boat Ramp (2-lane)
• Fishing (120' pier)
• Picnics
• Playground
•Strolling
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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Long
Point Park
700 Long Point Road, Melbourne Beach
321-952-4532
Parks
Referendum Project
FROM US-192 (Melbourne Cswy) go 16 miles south on SR-A1A and
turn right into the park.
FROM Sebastian Inlet go 1 mile north on SR-A1A.
Campground open to registered campers 24 hours a day
This 84.5-acre conservation area and urban
district river park on an island in the Indian River Lagoon
is near the Sebastian
Inlet marine ecosystems and the Atlantic Ocean. It features
campsites along the shoreline for convenient fishing, a boat
ramp, small fishing dock and fish cleaning station. Adjacent
to the camping area and connected by a bridge, Scout Island
offers primitive camping at a reasonable group rate and more
than a mile of nature trails. Nature walks are provided for
school children and organized groups by appointment.
Visit
the Campgrounds website
Long Point Park Campground
FEATURES
• Camping
-
113 waterfront semi-improved campsites (water, electric)
- 15 improved campsites (water, electric, sewer)
- 26 semi-improved campsites (water, electric)
- 16 overflow campsites
- Scout Island group tent camping
•
Showers & Laundry Facilities
• Boat Ramp (1-lane)
• Fishing (shoreline, bridge, dock, cleaning station)
• Nature Trails
• Pavilions (1 large, 3 medium, 2 small), Grills
• Playground
• Swimming Pond
Unguarded & Guarded
seasons
•
Volleyball Court & Horseshoe Pits
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE: Bobcat,
Dolphin, Otters, Manatee, Alligator, Waterfowl, Wood Stork,
Shorebirds
RESERVATIONS:
321-952-4532 FAX:
321-952-6306
Campsites, 2 Medium Pavilions (seat 60 each)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Shower, Boat Dock, Playground
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service
animals allowed, or dogs allowed on short leash for camping
patrons only, but prohibited around lake, picnic areas and
playground. 2) Other restrictions posted and/or in camper literature.
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