Nice neighborhood park with a pond, playground and swings. Nice to have an outdoor picnic under a…read morecovered shelter on a sunny winter day.

I was driving through Palm Bay when I spotted a pirate ship on the side of the road so I had to…read morestop and check it out. The pirate ship is actually part of a playground for kids in Arc Park. Children can climb the ship and slide down I pirate ship as they live out their buccaneer adventures. This park also has benches, picnic tables, and port--a-potties. In the back of the park is a pond where I watched native Florida wading birds. Local anglers fish the pond for bass and bluegill. A sign in the park identifies it as a haven for sandhill cranes. They are a large species of crane known to frequent the edges of bodies of water. According to the sign they are listed as a state threatened species. They don't live in South Florida but I have spotted them in Stuart and above. While I missed the sandhill cranes I did spot some egrets and herons by the pond. This is such a nice neighborhood park. The pirate themed playground sparks the imaginations, there is a large field for unstructured play, and the pavilion is a fun spot for a cookout. Parents do have to keep an eye on the kids because while the playground is fenced in, the pond has no barriers.

Good Park For Kids To Unwind…read more It's a smaller park but a good spot to let the kids unwind. A Little Rock climbing wall is fine for them, too bad it's not just a bit bigger and a bit more.

This is a very nice neighborhood park in Indialantic, a mile long town that got its name from its…read moreplacement between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean. Orlando park is 2.62 acres and full of recreational amenities enjoyed by the community. These include a hiking path, picnic pavilion, gazebo, drinking fountain, benches, picnic tables, full basketball court, half basketball court, see saw, fire truck, climbing walls, fun tunnel, track slide, tot swing set, swing set, chin up bars, and horizontal ladder. The open lawn and tables are great for unstructured play, picnicking, and family gatherings .The lush landscaped grounds make it inviting for play, exercise, and relaxation. The most interesting discovery was made in a corner of the park where I found a cannon from the El San Francisco de Asis sunk in 1731. According to the sign underneath, it was recovered by Jack Deppner who donated it to the town of Indialantic. Deppner was a history teacher at the middle school, the President of the Brevard Historical Society, and a salvage diver. He made national news when his students tried to find a time capsule that he buried in the 1970's at the school but forgot where.

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.

When you visit Rotary Park at Suntree you feel like you are in paradise. This is the nicest of the…read morewaterfront parks tucked along this stretch of the Indian River Lagoon. Rotary Park at Suntree is a spacious 10.36 acres. Amenities include a large shade covered playground, a beach for swimming and fishing, and six individual picnic pavilions with tables and a grill named for some of the wildlife that makes its home here like herons, dolphins, and manatees. Rotary Park at Suntree is a stop on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. There is also a large pavilion with a capacity for 150 people with restrooms and barbecue pits, and a 140 foot fishing pier. This park is the ideal destination for play, fishing, and small and large gatherings. The view of the Indian River is gorgeous from anywhere in the park and if you are lucky you may be able to spot a dolphin swimming by. Rotary Park at Suntree is administered to by the Rotary Club of Rockledge. Rotary was started by Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney who formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on February 23, 1905 so professionals with different backgrounds could exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships. Through the years Rotary expanded to include humanitarian missions. Today Rotary International is a network of 1.4 million people who work together to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies, and protect the environment. The Rotary Club of Rockledge, Florida, was founded in 1927 and it was the first Rotary club in Brevard County, Florida. You will often see a Rotary Park in Florida Towns because of their mission to improve the community.

This is a small but charming park tucked away along US 1…read more When I arrived for the first time, I was a little disappointed that each of the picnic shelters were occupied. Not knowing what the park had to offer, I would have walked into one of them just to get my bearings and to see the over layout of the park. I made my way to the Pavillion, passing a playground. The Pavillion was completely empty and led to the fishing pier. The grounds were very interesting with the unique rock formations and waves crashing along the shore. I saw a manatee, which was totally unexpected but a welcome surprise. Squirrels and birds so used to human interaction stood only a couple feet of me at times. It was like something out of a classic Disney film. Overall, it was a nice visit. I enjoyed my solitude and the beauty of nature surrounding it.

Want to play tennis?…read more Make a reservation for a game or two at Friendship Park. The newly resurfaced courts are so nice. To play, call the tennis office to set a time. Prices are reasonable. A non-resident sessions is just $7 for 1 hour and 45 minutes of play time. Children are just $3. Residents and non-residents can also purchase an annual pass.

Hartrue lit courts that are open to the public. At times the courts are a little bit dry, but for…read morethe price you can't beat it. Great group of people that work and play at this park.

Quiet, quaint little park. Very small toddler-sized playground. It only has 1 swing, 1 baby swing,…read moreand a "boat-like" play area with a very small slide. Again, the playground is VERY small, but it's cute for little ones. There's a pavilion with lots of shade and 8 picnic benches. Bathrooms. Water fountain. There is water access at the end of the road with a boat ramp. Very small, but a little off the beaten path, so it's nice and quiet and private. Surrounded by trees (and train tracks behind them) on one side and a small road with houses on the other side. A peaceful, relaxing spot for a quiet picnic lunch.

Nice little quaint park. Location is in the middle of a neighborhood so it's a little odd to find…read more There is a small playground that is very shady. If you walk around the fence line you will find basketball court and baseball fields.