I really loved visiting the Fau Lake Wilderness Park. So cool to see snappers, gopher turtles, and…read moreanhinga there. Sad not to get a chance to see alligators, but apparently the water is too cold after the cold snap. Hardly anyone was here in January. The park has playgrounds, pavilions, benched and paved paths. No swimming due to alligators .

This is a fairly large Park!…read more There's a large lake here which I'm not sure they allow swimming. I did get to observe a few wild alligators in this pond. There's a pathway they can walk around the lake which has a few docks that you can stand out to look off of or fish. This park has public bathrooms the same very clean Fair Park that seems kind of far out. The park also has a play area for young kids with monkey bars and slides and swings. Was also large areas of open grass where kids and adults can play. You could probably spend an entire day just explore in this park. I did observe animals there so there's a pet friendly Park however I would keep the animals away from the water just to be safe.

This is a great dog park offering small and large areas. The views are great. A small "take one…read moreleave one" board was made to place old leashes, or dog toys.

Nice dog park at the marina. It is gated and divided into two parks for the small and the big dogs…read more there are about 5-7 benches for the owners, on each side. There is a little bit of shade, but not too much so keep that in mind. This is a good place for the dogs to run. There is nice grass and sand, no mulch. i'm not fond of the mulch at dog parks. I feel like it gets stuck on them if they are long haired. We enjoyed our visit here. There were no aggressive dogs, and there were nice dog lover owners here as well. Glad we found it, and walking around afterwards in the park is pretty by the water. There is also a kid's playground and bathrooms, so all is well here.

Fun little park on the side of a neighborhood road and has a little dog park as well.read more

This is a beautiful little park that is committed to good practices. It has tips on watering and…read more"fertilizing" plants. It suggests how you select plants that are appropriate for your area and it is a beautiful little moment of respite. Next to it is the dog park and that is a marvelous playground for pooch. Poop bags are provided for clean up along with water for Fido. Aside from a few bad neighbors, poops are not in the park and doggy can have fun running, working out on the aparatus or just sitting around in a cool environment.

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Well if you're into agility items, cute buildings, shaded seating areas and interesting structures this dog park was made for you!! They even have the mandatory fire hydrant. There is a nice big double-gated entry with a huge tree and nice bench in it. Put dog park has a couple poop bag dispensers as well as trash cans and a water feature. You can park right next to the dog park. The ground covering is mostly sand and grass. But beware there seem to be quite a few biological landmines?

Terrific lakeside park with play areas for children, large and small dogs. I think dogs on the…read morenature trail require a leash. It's currently undergoing construction via a large donation from a local humanitarian and through the work of volunteers and help from a construction team. Unleash Day, the opening ceremony is December 12, 2021. Bathrooms are on a time lock and currently closed until the bathroom floor resurfacing dries. The nature trail is suitable for seniors with walkers, people requiring a wheelchair, and Mom's with strollers. The large loop is about 3 miles, smaller loop about 1/2 mile and goes around a lake. The roadside trail has older oak trees. Both loops go around a trail. The trail is posted no trespassing in neighborhood or nature preserve so stay on the trail. Beware of golf carts on the trail. It's good for bikes and skates, too. The play areas feature bridges, mini hills and culverts. A swing set is near the lake. Their are covered benches. We spotted a kingfisher, Mallard ducks, a Snowy Egret, an Osprey with a fish, and palm warblers.

My first time going to Cocoa Beach, I was hit with the paid parking, and I didn't like that,…read moreespecially since I planned on spending the whole day at the beach. After doing some research, I found out that there are public parking lots, which was great to know. That's when I came across Lori Wilson Park, which has both North and South parking lots. I decided to go with the North side. It was close to the restrooms, and it was just a quick walk across the bridge straight to the beach. There are three beach entrances on this side, and they also have showers right at the entrance where you can rinse off the sand after leaving the beach. There is also a South side with more parking, but for me, the North side just looked more appealing. As you enter the North side, there's a playground to the left where the kids can play. I thought this was really convenient for parents who want to let their children burn off some energy before heading to the beach. Between the playground and the beach, that sounds like a great day for a kid! On this side, there was also a lifeguard, as well as someone renting sunbeds, umbrellas, and surfboards. It seemed like they had pretty much everything you would need for a great beach day. I brought my own tent and chairs, so that worked out just fine for me. But having the rentals right there is really convenient if you don't want to deal with the hassle of bringing everything yourself. The beach was great! The waves were a little rough, but not so rough that you couldn't get in the water and enjoy yourself. There was also a surfing competition going on while I was there. There seemed to be people of all ages participating, so that was really cool to watch and added something extra to the day. Another great beach day accomplished!

When visiting this beautiful 32.43-acre oceanfront park it is to picture that this was once an…read moreunofficial city dump. Standing among the sea oats and beach, it's almost impossible to imagine that this land was neglected until the mid 1970s. The park owes its transformation to the vision and determination of Lori Wilson, an attorney, Florida State Senator, and passionate environmental advocate. After moving to Florida in 1960, Wilson served in the Florida Senate from 1973 to 1978, becoming only the third woman and the first Independent to hold the office. She was a strong supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and championed numerous environmental causes, working with organizations such as Save Our Waterways, the National Association of County Officials Environmental Steering Committee, and the Central Florida Zoological Society. Senator Wilson was a visionary and she was determined to restore this stretch of coastline organized a massive community cleanup. Local youth organizations, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, spent weeks removing trash, planting native vegetation, and restoring it back to its natural condition. In appreciation for her leadership and dedication, the grateful community voted to name the restored park in her honor. Today, Lori Wilson Park is one of Cocoa Beach's most popular beach parks. The Mansfield Maritime Hammock which is stop on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, features a .6-mile interpretive boardwalk through a protected coastal canopy filled with native plants. It is an important stopover for migratory birds. Dog lovers will appreciate the spacious 32,000-square-foot fenced off-leash dog park, which opened in 2006 through a partnership between Cocoa Beach and Brevard County. More recent improvements include upgraded dune crossovers built with durable composite materials, a renovated dog park, and modernized restrooms and outdoor shower facilities. The park also is where you can find I Dream of Jeannie Lane named in 1996 in honor of the TV show I Dream of Jeannie, a TV show about a genie in love with an astronaut that aired from 1965 to 1970 and was fictionally set in Cocoa Beach. The historical marker was added in 2012. I appreciated that the parking is free and there is easy beach access. I also enjoyed my time exploring the maritime Hammock. Thanks to Lori Wilson residents and visitors can enjoy ocean access, nature walks, and a place for off leash dog play. Lori Wilson Park is an inspiring example of what a community can accomplish when they pull together.

Busy but very nice park with parking lot and a long boardwalk down to the sand dunes, with another…read morehike to the beach. Extremely busy on this Saturday afternoon. There is a decent sized beach and lots of great waves. Great place to watch the ships leave from the port!

On July 22, 2006, a 32,000-square-foot fenced, off-leash dog park opened within the southern…read moresection of Lori Wilson Park as a joint project between the City of Cocoa Beach and Brevard County. Lori Wilson Dog Park is the only area within Lori Wilson Park where dogs are permitted The fully fenced park features separate areas for large and small dogs. Nearby amenities include restrooms, picnic shelters, pavilions, and parking. The day I visited, the temperature reached a sweltering 105 degrees. Unfortunately, there wasn't any shade inside the dog park, which looked uncomfortable for both dogs and their owners. A few shade trees or covered seating areas would greatly improve the experience, especially during Florida's hot summer months. It could also use a few more obstacles or agility training pieces. Compared to other dog parks, this was bare bones. On the bright side, admission is free, making it a convenient stop if you're visiting Cocoa Beach with your dog. Outside of this designated dog park, dogs are generally not allowed elsewhere in Lori Wilson Park or on the adjacent beach, except during special events such as the annual Surfing Dogs competition held in April. It looks pawsitively awesome and I hope I make it back here for that one day.

Spacious dog park and very convenient if you are driving on I-95…read more There are two gated areas: one for small dogs and one for large. If there aren't other people using it, you can just take your dog to whichever is available. You have to walk through two gates to get inside, so it helps prevent any escapes. There is a water fountain with a draining bowl for dogs to use. There is a well stocked poop bag dispenser and lots of trash cans. There are two single user bathrooms and some water fountains for people. They are clean, but at least one of them had a leaky faucet and a rusted lock that was very high (not good for kids or ADA). The cons of the park itself are that there was an area near the drain that had a hole under the fence. Also, the agility equipment was not there when we visited, but someone had left some balls, ropes, and frisbees for dogs to play. My dogs enjoyed running around, stretching, sniffing, and meeting some other dogs.

A plus is there's a large area for the big dogs. Negatives…read morearea no shade and seems a number of owners fail to clean up after their pets.

Two big dog parks. One for the small dogs and of cause one for the big dogs. There is water for the…read moredogs and also pools for them. There are picnic tables and chairs as well. Love bringing our dog here, he just loves it.

Everything you need is here: water & dishes, waste bags & bins, hose, small plastic pool, seating,…read moretoys and a couple training tunnels, shade & trees. It's a mix of grass and sand. Not the best park but not the worst. I definitely prefer other parks over this one but overall it has all the same amenities as most other parks. The atmosphere feels underwhelming as it is across from a water treatment plant.

I'm really thankful to have a nice, enclosed dog park near by... but I wish it had more grass! It…read moreis quite dirty, not muddy though thankfully. There are lots of places for the human parents to sit. There's also a water fountain for the pups. The dog poop trash was overflowing so the janitors need to come more often. Very nice neighbors and dogs though- a real treat! Woof!

Good people, good dogs= good time…read more This park is probably the best dog park in the area, most dogs are good and the park is clean and maintained.

This is my top favorite dog park ever. I highly recommend! It's in a super quiet neighborhood . The…read morepark is spacious and has a mix of sand and grass . One of my pup is allergic to grass so I love it that there is sand there . You can always count on finding a ball there to throw it ! They add more seating to the park too . There is a lot of trees that give plenty of shade for the pups to not over heat and just in case they have a water station with bowls for the pups to drink up . Or you can use the hose and wash them down if they get dirty. Highly recommend!

A great little dog park in the northern Orlando area…read more There's two areas: one for big and one for smaller dogs. The space is a little narrow and not the biggest space but definitely enough room for your dogs to run around and stretch their legs. Most owners did a good job at cleaning after their dogs too.