Humiston Beach Park is one of those places that just works…read more Ocean views, tons of palm trees, clean grass, and plenty of shade so you're not getting cooked by the Florida sun. The covered pavilions are perfect for a quick break, a picnic, or post-run cooldown. Always a good mix of families, runners, cyclists, and beachgoers without feeling overcrowded. Best part? You're steps from the beach, food, and ice cream. Easy to park, easy to enjoy, hard to leave. Simple, scenic, and exactly what a beach park should be.

This is a great park with a little bit of everything -a play area with swings several covered…read moreareas for gatherings, seating options with sidewalks and grass options for walking around .There are bathrooms with changing rooms , sinks, soap, mirrors, hand dryers and usually they are kept clean and stocked to use. The covered areas and open areas have lots of seating and entertain with frequent festivals sometimes in mornings and others in the evenings with free parking. There are always extra toys and beach items left for others to use .I come here at least biweekly and it's a great place to enjoy!!

South Beach Park is a beautiful ocean front park in Vero Beach. We were in town for Mother's Day so…read morewe decided to stop by for a stroll and to take some pictures. During WWII Vero Beach was a Marine Air Squadron Base as well as a training facility for F6F Hellcat, SB2A Buccaneer, F4F Wildcat, and F7F Tigercat pilots. In 1994 they did night fighter training using F6F and F7F aircraft. The Fort Pierce Naval Amphibious Training Base was a 20,000 acre site stretching from Vero Beach to near Jensen Beach. Rockets, bombs, antiaircraft guns and small arms were tested on the beaches and in underwater missions before the post was abandoned in 1946. In 2018 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the beach to look for remnants of World War II era munitions that could be buried. Through the years some have been unearthed by construction, erosion and targeted searches offshore and on the barrier islands. Today the park attracts sun worshippers who can avail themselves of a variety of amenities that include beach access, a boardwalk, picnic areas with shelters, tables, and grills, and restrooms. The beach is lifeguard monitored. Beach walkers are invited to grab a basket to help clean up the beach. This beach is also a protected sea turtle site. South Beach Park offers amazing views, clean water, and soft sandy beaches. Best of all parking is free!

Great location to enjoyed the warm water and has some designated areas for events. Beach is not…read morebusy when I go, and has 3 volleyball courts, for those that want to play a game. My favorite spot so far

South Causeway Park is located at S A1A and South Bridge. It is across from Museum Pointe Park…read morewhere you can visit the St. Lucie Regional History Center and the St. Lucie County Aquarium. South Causeway Park is a linear beach park on the Fort Pierce Inlet. It has free parking, grills, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and showers. The real star of this park is the quarter mile long white sandy beach and calm gentle waters of the inlet which are ideal for the youngest of bathers. The waters off this park are busy with kayakers, sailors, and pleasure boaters. Pelicans, egret, and herons are some of the many birds you may see here. People flock to this beautiful park for swimming, picnicking, and fishing. I saw a lot of people setting up their own canopies and staking out their spots so they can make a full day of free fun here. The great thing about this park is there is room for everyone. South Causeway Park is a fantastic alternative to the beach parks when you would rather avoid the ocean.

This is a free park on A1A near the St Lucie History Museum and the St Lucie Aquarium. It has…read morepicnic areas, grills and a beautiful white sand beach. The park is on an inlet which makes it nice for families with young kids. Good for swimming and kayaking.

The Jensen Beach Causeway Park is a great little park located under the approach to the Jensen…read moreCauseway bridge. It is a passive park (i.e. no ball fields, etc.) with benches and green space. This is a great spot to see great sunsets and, I'm told, to watch launches from the Kennedy Space Center. Unfortunately, there were no launches occurring while we were in Jensen Beach but we DID SEE some amazing sunsets.

The Jenson Beach Causeway Park makes great use of land under the 1.9 mile long Jensen Beach…read moreCauseway Bridge that would otherwise be wasted. Head under the bridge to discover a host of great amenities along with free parking. Along the Indian River Lagoon there are a number of picnic shelters with tables and grills. The beautiful view of the water makes this a wonderful place to enjoy a meal al fresco or just read a book and take in the scenery. For boating enthusiasts there are boat ramps on both the east and west sides. On the west side of the park there is a playground with a rubber mat bottom for the kids and next to it is a convenient restroom with water fountains. On the east side of the park is a long fishing pier beloved by anglers or you can fish from the shade of a pavilion. The pier has lights so you can fish at night. This park is also great for relaxation. All you need to do is pick your spot, pull out a chair, and feel free to do nothing. You could even hook up a hammock between two trees and drift off in a tropical breeze. The bridge provides wonderful shade and you get the air flow from the water. People zipping over the bridge might not even know what they are missing beneath them. Whether you are fishing, boating, relaxing, taking the kids to play, having an outdoor meal, or just looking for a place to beat the heat, Jensen Beach Causeway Park has something to appeal to everyone.

Named after famous African American abolitionist and author Frederick Douglass, this is one of the…read moremany parks on South Hutchinson Island that allow free beach parking along the ocean side. The beach is very clean, parking is free, and there is a restroom. What makes Frederick Douglass unique is it is the only park where you can horse back ride on the beach and through the parks equestrian trails although a permit is required. If you don't have a horse you can take a hour ride for $45 with Tours on Horseback. They are one of the few vendors licensed to do beach rides in the state and the only one in southeast Florida. Now that I know about it I am definitely going to come back and ride with my daughter.

Nice beach area on the south end of Hutchinson Island. The only beach in the area I know that…read moreoffers horseback riding. Picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms, horseback riding trails, etc. This is a saint Lucie County Park, much more information is available st the county web site below. http://www.stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/frederick-douglass-memorial-park Enjoy....

We always enjoy this park but it was BUSY this weekend!!! You have 3 areas to park and one…read morebathroom, you can launch and park across the street. We always enjoy ourselves here!

Nice day at the Causeway. No waves is good for my knees,…read morethe estuaries are cool, one can walk out 50 yards and still touch the ground. It's so beautiful this time of year, although the water is cold but it gets better as you acclimate. The beauty of Florida is its 80 degrees in the middle of November. :)) Fish jumping, the boyfriend throwing out a line, dragonflies hunting, birds and bugs doing their thing. A really nice afternoon today at the Causeway. Thank you Wabasso! You can trust me, I don't have to get out of the house. ;D

Tracking Station Beach Park is a 6.37 acre park in Vero Beach. The entrance is a little hard to see…read morebut it is located off Highway A1A between the CVS Pharmacy and 7-11 store. The park takes its name from the university ocean research facility located by the park entrance. Park amenities include a beautiful 624 feet of life guarded beach from 9:10 am - 4:50 pm, one pavilion with picnic table and grill, water fountain, restrooms, outdoor shower, and best of all there are 74 free parking spaces. I love free beach parking which is sadly lacking in Broward County. Inside the park is a memorial to 17 year old Lynn Carol Elliott (1965-1983). Elliot was a student of Vero Beach high school. She was hitchhiking with her fourteen year old friend Regan Martin when they were picked up by serial killer David Alan Gore who committed crimes with his cousin his Fred Waterfield. The pair were dubbed the killing cousins. When Elliot escaped outside of the house while Martin was being attacked, Gore followed her and shot her in the head which was witnessed by a neighbor boy riding his bicycle. The police were called and the pairs crime spree came to an end. Gore was executed by lethal injection in 2012. If not for Elliots courage in trying to escape, there may have been many more victims. This is such a sad story of promising lives cut too short. This beach is ADA accessible. It is favored by surfers and sun worshippers. It is also beloved by nesting sea turtles so stay off the dunes, watch out for the nests, and take your garbage with you. Sea Turtle nesting season is from March 1-October 31. All sea turtles are protected by state and federal laws. I was disappointed to see that a new condo complex called Indigo is going to be built at the entrance to the park. I hope that this does not negatively impact the sea turtles. For now this remains a lesser known beach in Vero and a great place to enjoy the ocean and outdoors.

Best beach in Vero beach! Parking can be difficult depending on time of day, I would suggest coming…read moreduring non-peak hours. The beach does have restrooms and showers and lifeguards do supervise the beach during normal hours.

I was so impressed with this park. It's located on the Indian River with stunning views of the…read morewater. There is a fountain for the kids to play in that opened in 2001 and I gather that when it is on there is a $1 entrance fee but no one was around when I visited. Other park amenities include restrooms, art, benches, and a fishing pier. In March of this year a historical marker was placed in the east part of the park relating the history of the three bridges connecting the Vero Beach mainland and beaches. Vero Beach was the first community to have a bridge to Orchid Island when one opened on Labor Day of 1920. The first cars to cross it were Model T's. In 1951 the concrete Merrill P. Barber bridge was opened and replaced by a concrete arch bridge in 1995. The marker in this park is one of twenty two in Indian County. This park also has beautiful art. There are four large mosaic pillars that represent the natural setting of Vero Beach, the ocean, the Indian River Lagoon, the upland hammock, and the wetlands. Each side of the pillar depicts a different time of day and the animals that live in each habitat. Usually water front property is taken up by million dollar mansions. It is so nice to see that Vero Beach preserved this prime piece of property so that everyone can enjoy it. You can come here to take the kids to cool off, fish, picnic, or just drink in the the glorious view of the Indian River.

Amazing pier like a lot better than I expected I came here to have a picnic with my man before…read moregoing to McKee botanical garden and it was so well kept together and very clean. I had a lot of fun walking around . Looks like fishing is available and lots of space for relaxing . Lots of seating too!