A very nice park right off Murrell Road. Suseda Park in…read moreMelbourne, Florida, is located of the east side of Murrell road just south of Viera blvd and north of Wickham. I have lived here many years and driven by this location and never knew it was there. Parking is convenient with a small parking lot right off the road and next to a fenced-in playground. The park is easily accessible due to it's location, making it a great spot for quick visits or extended stays.It offers a peaceful escape with well-maintained grounds and serene surroundings. It has a mix of amenities ideal for various activities such as leisurely walks, photography, meditation, or play. There is a scenic walking trail that winds through beautiful trees and near ponds and a small wooden bridge, creating an inviting environment for relaxation or capturing nature shots. Families can enjoy the playground, while others use the open spaces for quiet reflection. There are open areas as well as open wooded sections. The park's tranquil atmosphere and picturesque settings make it an excellent location for filming or nature photography, offering diverse visual appeal. The park's charm lies in its simplicity, providing a serene retreat for both individuals and families looking to enjoy the outdoors in a peaceful community setting. I am glad that I found this park and plan to use it in the future.

Nice, clean, quiet park to walk and play with the grandchildren. Conveniently located in a…read moreresidential area.

A nice walking park around a lake - tastefully designed - still under construction…read more This is at the corner of Viera Avenue and Lake Andrew Drive. It has limited parking with about 15 car parking spots and several smaller spots that I assume are for golf carts. There is a building with restrooms. The same structure has 3 swinging benches and a long concrete bench that overlooks the lake the park is centered around. There is a concrete path that circles the lake but due to construction, you cannot currently walk the complete path. The west side of the walkway seems to have several wider areas where you can relax off the main path. The construction parts around the 30-acre lake include an Olive Tree restaurant that has the basic structure already built and fencing around it and one of the hotels that has many of the floors built. There are going to be many more structures built along the south side of the lake that are in the future and the reason that this part of the path is closed off. There is not much shade are you walk around the lake but it is a good flat path to get your steps in. Overall, this is a nice park to relax and enjoy the view of the lake on a pretty day.

Small (but not too small) but pleasant park with several pavilions around a pond, tennis courts, a…read morebaseball field and more. It has its own parking lot and is well-maintained. I stopped here and ate lunch in my car (followed by a quick walk), so I was not here too long, but overall, I enjoyed my time here. I would definitely recommend this particular park.

Writing this for the pickle ball courts at Jimmy Moore Park…read more We came from out of town and, of course, we had to get some pickleball games in. A friend found this spot and we came after brunch to play. We knew that we had to pay to play but, to our surprise, you don't need to pay if you come after 12pm. The park was pretty big, as far as number of courts. I remember there being about 12 pickleball courts but can't remember how many tennis courts there were. Since we came after 12pm, which is the hottest time of the day, there weren't many people using the courts despite it being the weekend. The courts seemed to be very well-kept. There are bathrooms a little walk away but you need a code to enter them. There is also a water fountain but would recommend bringing your own water versus drinking out of it. Overall, a wonderful park to play pickleball in if you're in Melbourne!

I don't fish but I love a fishing pier. It is the best way to get out over the water when you don't…read morehave a boat. I like to peer over the side and see the wildlife swimming. The piers also tend to attract a lot of birds looking for the fishermen's leftovers. The Eau Gallie Pier is just behind the library and north of the Eau Gallie Causeway in Melbourne. It stretches out over the picturesque Indian River. You can see the bridge to your right. Besides the pier there are docks, 2 boat ramps, and couple of picnic tables at opposite ends of parking lot. The pier is perfect for wildlife watching, photography, fishing, and catching the sunset. Eau Gallie has a long history of fishing beginning with the Native Americans and continuing into the turn of the century when James Wadsworth Rossetter arrived in Eau Gallie in 1902 and became a leader in the local fishing industry. Todays sportsman continue to enjoy fishing for snapper, grouper and tarpon in the river. Best of all the parking and pier are both free. The Eau Gallie Historic Distric is steps away with restaurants, art, and shopping. Discoveries like this pier are just another reason to love Old Florida towns.

One of the many heavenly spots in this part of Florida. It is absolutely beautiful here and a…read morefavorite of mine. I recommend it for couples and families alike. Five Stars!

Ryckman Park is located on Ocean Avenue in Melbourne Beach. It is on the Indian River in the…read morehistoric section of town. The park contains important town buildings including the Town Hall and the Melbourne Beach Community Center which was formerly the Women's Club. It also has a playground, several gazebos, public art, restrooms, and splash pad. Displayed throughout the park are Hometown Hero banners that recognize Melbourne Beach residents and family members, past and present, who have served in the Armed Forces. The Parks Board sponsored this project. My favorite part of Ryckman Park is all of the historical buildings and structures. The Ryckham House, one of the oldest homes in Melbourne Beach is front and center in the park. The park also has a replica of the Beaujean home and first post office and the Melbourne Beach Pier which was built in 1889. I very much enjoyed all of the history and beauty of the this scenic waterfront park. It was especially nice to relax on a bench swing in the breeze as I took in the view. If there is a drawback to this park it would be that you have to pay to park. The kiosk was broken and you had to either scan the QR code or text to pay. It took a few extra minutes to figure it all out but the enjoyment I got from this park was well worth the $3.25 I paid. While I was sorting out the parking I noticed Djon's Steak and Lobster House across from the park. It is a longtime community favorite known for their excellent happy hour menu. I will definitely put it at the top pf the list next tine I am in the area.

A lovely park in Melbourne Beach, Fl This park is located at…read morethe turn where Ocean Ave turns north and becomes Riverside Drive. It is across from Djon's Steak and Lobster house and to the west of the Fire station. It has several nice features to it. There is the historical Ryckman and Beaujean houses and railroad tracks, a pier, and a playground. The parking is directly in front of the park along the road. The spaces are numbers and there is a pay station for your convenience. It cost about $2/hour. There are several informational displays by the houses and the pier. The pier is very nice and can give you a lovely view of the sunset across the water and has a unique design feature that allows you to walk on the outside of the pier. The playground has a basketball court, swing set, and jungle jim. Along the path is a set of post with road signs with distances to different locations around the globe. All parts of the park seem very clean and well kept. There is a set of restrooms behind the Ryckman house. Overall, I thought this was a very nice park for walking, playing or learning the history of the local area. Definitely a good place to stop if you are in the area.

West Melbourne Community Park is a nice park and while not very big, they pack a lot of punch in…read morethe park. There is a baseball field, a skateboarding park, an open field with a stage, a splash park, several pavilions and more. They also have a good amount of parking. I would definitely recommend here.

I would come here to do content for my YouTube. It seems like a nice place to bring family and have…read morelittle events. I was greeted by someone who owned natural wellness approach. There is a skate park here. My neighbor has a skateboard I wonder if he skates. I didn't know they had an ice cream shop that sells blue bell. I love French fries so you know I ordered them. And I had the fruit punch. The water fountains do need to be fixed it's so low you can barely drink the water. And the women's bathroom needs some refreshing it smells. All in all it's a great place to bring your kids and have family events.

This huge preserve is 35 square miles. Admission is free. The preserve was created when the state…read moreof Florida bought up large tracts of land in 1995 to preserve the watershed to the St. Sebastian River and the Indian River Lagoon. In addition to protecting the water the land also protects rare and endangered species of plants and animals. The preserve is made up of grassy forests and the long leaf pine that was common before the development of Florida. Here you will find the biological communities of cypress dome, scrubby flat woods, sand hills, and strand swamp. The preserve contains one of Florida's largest populations of scrub jays, a species listed as vulnerable. Many native plants and animals make their home here including over 50 protected species. Animals that can be found here include the red-cockaded woodpecker, Bachman's sparrow, Eastern indigo snakes, bald eagles, wild turkeys, river otters, bobcats, and tortoises. This preserve is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Travel in the preserve is along unpaved roads. There is a buffer road that runs along the C-54 canal. In November through March you can find manatees in the canal. There is a platform to view them at the end of the buffer road. The preserve is divided into quadrants by the Fellsmere Canal and by I-95. Each quadrant has long hiking trails. There are over 60 miles of hiking trails through 22,000 acres of wilderness. There is a visitor's center at the entrance that is staffed Friday through Sunday. You can hike, bike, or horseback ride the preserve. From this preserve you can canoe, boat, and fish the St. John's River. There are six primitive camp sites which can only be reached by hiking. Hiking trails include red, yellow, and blue and can be rough because they are also used by horses. Along some of the trails you can see the remains of homesteads from when the land was used for growing citrus, ranching, turpentining, and logging. The preserve contains a portion of the rails to trails path, a hiking and biking trail along the abandoned Trans Florida Central Rail incorporated in 1924. The surface of the trail hasn't been decided on yet and there are few signs marking it. As a sign in the park says this is the real Florida. Photographers, nature lovers, hikers, and equestrians will love exploring this vast open wilderness. Come see Florida the way Mother Nature intended.

I love this place but recently an employee decided to take the closed at sunset very seriously…read more Don't be a minute late from the time Google says the sun will set or she will lock you in the park. Ask me how I know...lol. You have been warned.

Loved this beach! Clean, lifeguards, restrooms. And showers. Also has a food truck at the entrance…read moreof the beach!

Nice clean family oriented park located next to the beach. The park has a nice big parking lot. It…read moreis also not a crowded place. I like how clean this place is. The park has showers outside. There is also clean bathrooms. I also saw a kids playground the playground is not covered and it is hot here. It is a nice kept playground. I saw pavilions and grills. There are also chairs and tables. The park has a lunch truck and boy does it smell good. The cheesesteak is advertised as a really good choice to considered. This little lunch truck had a big menu. It has tables and chairs for sitting. The beach behind the park is nice and clean. There is a lifeguard on duty. I was really happy about that. The beach is nice. You can bring cookers and food there, no pets.