The Mikey Goodwin Playground is located in James A. Nance beach front park in Indialantic. In 2022…read morethe playground in Nance Park was redone to honor local teen Mikey Goodwin. Mikey was a talented athlete. One day he came home complaining about blurry vision. It turned out that he had a tumor on his brain stem. He passed away at the age of only 19 from a rare form o brain cancer called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Giloma. After his death his family wanted to give back to the community that supported them through Mikey's illness. They have undertaken several events to fun a cure. These include a 5K and and the Mikey Strong Golf Tournament. After the old playground was taken out, the new playground was installed. It was designed to be larger and ADA compliant and inclusive. Mikey loved the outdoors and always liked to include everyone. The playground is reflective of his generous spirit. To make the playground wheelchair accessible, synthetic turf was used on the ground. Other special features of the playground include communication birds for non-verbal kids and two levels of monkey bars, one at standard height and one lower. The playground equipment was chosen to encourage parallel play where kids of different abilities can play alongside each other. Funding for the playground was raised by volunteers who solicited donations. As someone who works with children with special needs I love the idea of this play space and how it honors a special teen who meant so much to this community.

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Conveniently located to downtown, this Indian River waterfront park is located next to the Eau…read moreGallie Public Library. The first settlement in Eau Gallie was established in 1859 when John C. Houston received an 80-acre homestead on the north shore of the Eau Gallie River. The park takes its name from the once thriving pineapple plantations that used to be in Eau Gallie in the late 1800's. At one point land was selling for $1,000 an acre until the freeze of 1894-95 which killed off the pineapple crops. One Eau Gallie family, John and Juliet Aspinwall, lost 150,000 pineapples and that was the last of the pineapple industry in the area. Come to Pineapple Park for a stunning view of the Indian River and the Eau Gallie Bridge. Steps from shopping and restaurants in the historic district, this small park has a fishing pier, gazebo, picnic tables, playground, and restrooms. Stately live oak trees in the park provide beauty and shade. This is the perfect place to take the kids to play, fish, picnic, or enjoy the sunset.

Small but overall pleasant enough park. It has a couple pavilions, a children's playground, a…read moredecent water view, a few picnic tables, and parking.

In 1921 the Indian River Land Co. deeded Pocahontas Park to Vero Beach. In the 1920's the park had…read morea small zoo that included alligators, a bear, and a bobcat. The tennis courts were added in 1925. The town's first community center was built in the park in 1935. During WWII it served as a club for Navy personnel training at the airport. After the war it was again used as a community center until a new one was built just north of it. The original center is now The Heritage Center with a museum dedicated to the citrus industry. A plaque outside the building commemorates the spot in Pocahontas Park where on July 2, 1925 William Jennings Bryan delivered a speech for the county's inaugural festivities. Today families visiting the historic Vero Beach downtown area can still enjoy this charming park that has delighted generations of families. The park has pickleball courts, a playground, restroom. shuffle board court, and tennis courts. Standing guard at the entrance to the park is Patriot the fiberglass horse. Pocahontas Park is the perfect place to take the kids to play or to enjoy a game of tennis.

Pocahontas Park is a pleasant enough place located in the Main Street Vero Beach section of the…read moretown. It is more designed for kids, however there are plenty of benches out front and it seems to be a popular place for people just to chill for a bit.

Beach is clean and large enough for the people there. Bathrooms and showers are undergoing…read morerenovations and are not available. If they were a solid 4 stars.

Best to visit during the week as there is often no parking on the weekends. There are volleyball…read morecourts, clean bathrooms, pavillons you can rent and a really nice playground.

This is a great hidden gem!…read more We enjoy this splash pad. There is shade and some seating. There is a park right next door as well. Just be cautious since it is concrete if kids are running.

Solid, central location in the community Good amateur…read moreplaying fields Fun playground offering Canaveral City Park is a good green space in the midst of Cape Canaveral residential areas. Good for local sports teams (though a short to centerfield), it also boasts a fresh playground set-up that includes an area designated for 2-5 year-olds, in addition to a larger area for kids 5-12. It's maintained well, and it's easy to park near or walk to from the surrounding area. A solid public park.

My home park for 5 years now. They've expanded the 18 hole course to include a few monster long…read moreholes and included some more of the water features. The woods course has also been updated with two sets of baskets to go with the two sets of tees. Essentially, with the two courses and 2 layouts each there's about 13 different layouts to play Best course in Central Florida.

Beautiful Park with friendly people. I visited during a craft fair they were having. It was so nice…read morewith lots of different vendors. One vendor even had his goats to show how he makes his goat milk products. Parking was plentiful. We had a great time, and will definitely return.

This park is fantastic since the renovation! It's now packed with fun and exciting features for…read morekids of all ages. There is a seated merry go round which is a huge hit as well as a seated zip line that hold multiple kids. There are clean bathrooms and water fountains available, which makes it super convenient for families. The covered pavilion is perfect for birthday parties or just relaxing with lunch at one of the many picnic tables. We absolutely love spending time here--it's become one of our favorite spots!

More of a children's playground than an actual park, but this children's playground is pretty cool…read more It also has a pavilion and restrooms. If you are looking for a children's playground, this definitely rates five stars, but if you are looking for a park, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

I was looking for a "re-installation" of a swingset that we brought with us when we moved. Mark…read morewas easy to get a hold of and answered all my questions. We scheduled the install and everything went so smoothly! The crew was on time and did a great job ensuring the layout was correct for our space. The crew had to do some extra work to move around existing plants, etc and when they left you would have never known anything was shuffled around. The swing set is safely dug in and installed and the kids could not be happier. I highly recommend using them and wont go anywhere else!

This family owned company builds some of the highest quality and best looking swing sets, tree…read morehouses and playgrounds I've ever seen. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none and Mark and Matthew are such a delight to work with. I highly recommend Playlofts for all of your residential and commercial play system needs.

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.

Melbourne Riverview Park Is located on 15.4 acres of the Indian River Lagoon. The city of Melbourne…read moreassumed ownership of Riverview Park from Brevard County in June 2012. Locals and visitors will find amenities for both active recreation as well as relaxation. There are picnic pavilions with tables, grills, restrooms, Scurrah's Landing canoe and kayak launch, and a playground. For 18 years Melbourne Riverview Park has been the site of the Melbourne Farmers Market. It is open 10-2 Every Saturday October - May and the 1st & 3rd Saturday June - Sept. You can fid fresh foods, plants, artisans and more. Whether you are coming for an event or recreation, this park provides a peaceful respite from the busy downtown area. I enjoyed stretching my legs and bird watching over the river. If you have children, the recently renovated playground looks particularly inviting.

This place is meant for the fishing enthusiasts. There's not much of a park other than a swing, a…read morefew benches and and plenty of parking spots. It was a nice little outing for a stroll and that was about it for my family.