My favorite little shaded park near the water. This park should really be called squirrel park…read morebecause there must be over 100 squirrels peacefully frolicking around. The playground is nice and simple. Small but with all the good stuff. Slides and swings. The park is very shaded which is nice for kids. Walking through the park it is pretty with all the trees. There are bathrooms, tables and a covered pavilion. Perfect for a small birthday party. The highlight of this park is the dock overlooking the Indian River. The sunsets are gorgeous. If you come at the right time you can even see dolphins and mullet jumping in the air. It's a cool site. Overall awesome little park.

very nice small park. never too many people and there is a nice little doc right there you can sit…read moreat with a table to eat food.

Great, huge park with a lot of recreational options!…read more Football fields, Baseball fields, Soccer fields, Tennis courts, playgrounds and a paved sidewalk walking/running path.

My husband and I love running at Mitchell Ellington Park. We bring the kids and they love exploring…read moreand playing while we run. It's very clean and perfect for families. The ball fields are kept up nicely as are the restrooms.

This park is so far, for me, the closest beach -access- coming from East Orlando area, and it's…read morefree parking. Also I found that area of the beach gets a lot less crowded that if you go south in cape canaveral/cocoa beach, and it is free parking again, I like that - also they have decent - bathrooms. They have a picnic area. Outdoor shower to rinse out, and a ramp access to the beach. It's Near jetty park and also you can catch a good view of the space launch, and cruises going out of the port. They don't have a lifeguard station at all in this area of the beach that I recall tho. the parking fills fast, need to get there early in the morning, or sometimes go later in the afternoon. Recommended.

This little hidden gem is one of my favorite places to park for free when visiting the beach. Of…read morecourse, the free parking is the main reason but beach access is really good and it offers free public restrooms. The women's restroom has 2 stalls and 1 sink. There is one pavilion and a set of showers to rinse the sand off before getting back into your vehicle. This is about all of the amenities that you'll get here so anything you need you'll have to bring with you - chairs, umbrellas, a cooler full of snacks and water, sunscreen, etc. You won't find a lifeguard or probably too many tourists here either. The parking lot is small, so it is best to arrive earlier in the day to get a spot, although, sometimes closer to the evening there are spots available, too.

Beautiful lake with a nice atmosphere and spacious view! Natural park with shaded sitting area for…read morefamilies or friends who are like family. A gem in the middle of this little city. One hundred percent recommended. Five Stars!

A nice park offering access to Lake Washington This park is…read morelocated at the western end of Lake Washington Road and just past the Melbourne Water Treatment plant. It provides access to the lake in at least 3 methods: a boat ramp, a floating dock, and a pier. There is a set of restrooms in a stand-alone building to the north of the entrance and on the east side of the park next to a parking lot. There is parking next to this building and just to the south of it that could fit about 40 spaces, There is also a lot to the south of the entrance and the boat ramp. The boat ramp has about 10 spots for trucks with trailers and another 7 in the southern lot. There is a playground to the north of the ramp and pier that looks like a couple of swings and a small jungle jim in a fenced enclosure. There is a walkway from the parking lot to the pier with about 3 small covered pavilions and 1 large one before you arrive at the pier. Overall, it is a nice park. It is not super fancy but it is functional. Enjoy

I really loved visiting the Fau Lake Wilderness Park. So cool to see snappers, gopher turtles, and…read moreanhinga there. Sad not to get a chance to see alligators, but apparently the water is too cold after the cold snap. Hardly anyone was here in January. The park has playgrounds, pavilions, benched and paved paths. No swimming due to alligators .

This is a fairly large Park!…read more There's a large lake here which I'm not sure they allow swimming. I did get to observe a few wild alligators in this pond. There's a pathway they can walk around the lake which has a few docks that you can stand out to look off of or fish. This park has public bathrooms the same very clean Fair Park that seems kind of far out. The park also has a play area for young kids with monkey bars and slides and swings. Was also large areas of open grass where kids and adults can play. You could probably spend an entire day just explore in this park. I did observe animals there so there's a pet friendly Park however I would keep the animals away from the water just to be safe.

This was a very nice and relaxing trial to walk. It was very quiet maybe saw one other group while…read moreI was wrapping up my walk. I saw some small animals on the trial. There was a very nice breeze walking by the ocean. There was parking right next to the entrance of the trial.

While exploring the space coast, we found this national coastline. The gate guard was amazing! He…read morewas friendly & helpful. We had a disabled veteran traveling with us & he informed us that we get in free & that he gets a free park pass that gets him & his party in free to any national park & half off fees when applicable. That was so helpful! The welcome center is very clean with the best bathrooms in the park. There's a small gift shop with passports & patches, if you collect them. The parking lots have compost toilets which can vary in cleanliness. They have sanitizing stations, but no water or showers. The beach is very nice & was not heavily populated while we were there. There is a nude beach as well, but we stayed away. Ha! The sand is not your average sand. It is shells. It is very sticky & takes a sticky brush to remove. BUT!! This makes it an awesome beach for shelling! We found tons of whole conch shells! There is a lot of wildlife including manatees in the summer. We saw a ton of armadillos & some dolphins. It's just a fun time! We have been back twice & both times were great. We're going back again soon. *The beaches have handicap access. They have viewing areas without going into the sand. There are a lot of places to fish & kayak. Take a cooler & spend the day! No glass or pets allowed.*

James G. Bourbeau Memorial Park is a small park on State Road 520 close th the Brevard County and…read moreOrange County border. Overall, it is a pleasant park and it is next to the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp. There is a pavillion, rest rooms and a boat launch. I would definitely recommend here.

Taylor Park is a 3.06 acre neighborhood park in Rockledge, the oldest city in Brevard County. At…read morethe entrance to the park is an arched entranceway that reads "This park is presented to the city of Rockledge, Florida A.D. 1928 - by - Albert Armor Taylor and Grace Webster Crockett Taylor, his wife, in memory of their beloved parents, Frederick Fitch Taylor and Henrietta Powell Taylor of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Antoinette Millett Crockett of Portland, Maine" The park sits on a hill that slopes down to the entrance. There are parking spots along the perimeter of the park. Beautiful old oak trees provide shade. Amenities include a pavilion, picnic tables, benches, a playground, and 9 station exercise trail along a paved walkway. This park is the perfect neighborhood destination for play, picnics, and exercise. What I found most interesting about the park is that the Taylors are still here! There is a mausoleum in the back of Taylor Park. The Taylor's settled in the east central Florida area in 1895 and they had two sons: Albert Armer Taylor, Jr and Frederick Fitch. Sadly, both passed away as infants and they are laid to rest here with their parents. Albert and Grace Taylor were instrumental to the development of Brevard County. Albert Taylor was one of the founders of the Brevard County State Bank at Delannoy and Harrison streets in Cocoa in 1889. He was president of the bank until 1906 when he resigned and made a lot of money in citrus and real estate. He was the first president of the Cocoa Town Council and was elected mayor in 1898. Grace was one of New York City's first stenographers before her marriage and she was an accomplished poet. Their home was on the site of today's Cocoa Public Library between Delannoy and the Indian River. One of their favorite hobbies was studying the night sky with a telescope. Engraved on their tomb is the following: "We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." You can learn more about the Taylor's from a display just inside the entrance to the Brevard Museum in Cocoa. Grace in particular was interested in preserving the history and natural beauty of the area. She passed away on December 27, 1945 and upon her death she left a bequest specifically for the development of a museum to to preserve the history of pioneer life in Brevard County, In 1975, the Albert and Grace Taylor addition to the Brevard Museum was created with funds from the Grace Webster Taylor Testamentary Trust. Many of Grace Taylor's personal effects are on exhibit. The mausoleum is hidden by a sensory garden. The plants were chosen for their fragrance, tactile qualities, and beauty. If you didn't know the grave was here you wouldn't notice it. It is surrounded by a locked gate. I loved discovering this bit of interesting history in this park. The Taylor's are still keeping watch over the community they loved.