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.