Beaches, Parks & Recreation
The beaches around Melbourne, Florida, are known for their pristine, sandy shores and crystal-clear waters, making them perfect for sunbathing, surfing, and beachcombing. Nearby parks like Wickham Park and the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge offer lush green spaces for picnicking, hiking, and wildlife viewing, providing a great balance of outdoor activities for both beach lovers and nature enthusiasts.
The only dedicated dog beach in the Melbourne area, this 9.1-acre community beach park includes a small pavilion, grill, picnic shelter, benches along crossover, restrooms, drinking fountain and outside showers.crossover, restrooms, drinking fountain and outside showers.
Location: 3299 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903
Erna Nixon Park contains a 3,000 foot (910 m) elevated boardwalk winding through a natural Florida hammock, containing native plant species and small animals such as evergreen shrubs, live oaks with hanging Spanish moss, the gopher tortoise, indigo snakes, Pileated woodpeckers, and many other species of plants and animals. The park offers a small Nature Center with exhibits for viewing, a medium pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms.
Location: 1200 Evans Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904
The Melbourne Beach Pier is a historic pier in Melbourne Beach, Florida, United States. It is located at Ocean Avenue and Riverside Drive and the pier extends onto the Indian River. The Melbourne and Atlantic Railroad Company built the pier in 1889.
Location: 998 Riverside Dr., Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Ryckman Park is a public park located on Ocean Avenue in Melbourne Beach, Florida on the Indian River in the historic section of town. The park is in the historic section of Melbourne Beach and contains the Town Hall, the Melbourne Beach Community Center, a playground, several gazebos and the Melbourne Beach Pier.
Location: 509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
STPS works tirelessly to educate the public about how to protect the sea turtle population and help sick and injured sea turtles that arrive on area beaches throughout the year, particularly during nesting season, which usually runs from May through October.
Location: 111 S Miramar Ave, Indialantic, FL 32903
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Recreational amenities include swimming lakes, disc golf course, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, archery area, playground, multi-purpose and soccer fields.. An exercise trail, nature trails, a dog park, and horse trails offer additional attractions, with an equestrian area at the southwest corner of the park. Pand many picnic tables located throughout the park, including an amphitheater centrally located near the campgrounds.
Location: 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
This 7-acre community park projects into the Indian River Lagoon offering scenic views and shoreline fishing. With a .25-mile paved walkway connecting the picnic shelter with grill, 2 picnic tables with grills, and benches, it is a popular wayside stop and site for brown bag lunches.
Location: 1313 Melbourne Causeway, Melbourne, FL 32901
This 36.9-acre community beach park and sea turtle nesting site preserves the natural environment. Popular for surfing, beachcombing and fishing, the park amenities include a picnic shelter, restrooms, and outside showers. One of the 2 dune crossovers is wheelchair accessible.
Location: 3535 Florida A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
This 6.5-acre community beach park with seasonal lifeguards is popular for family outings. It features a 100' dune boardwalk and small pavilions. Dune crossovers provide access for surf fishing, surfing, and beachgoers. Amenities include restrooms, drinking fountain, outdoor showers and 2 indoor showers.
Location: 2525 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located along a twenty-mile section of coastline from Melbourne Beach to Wabasso Beach, Florida, along State Road A1A. The 900 acre refuge was established in 1991, to protect the loggerhead and green sea turtles.
Location: 8385 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Enjoy this 5.8-mile out-and-back trail near Melbourne, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Location: 8225 N Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940
The Indialantic Beach Boardwalk offers a scenic, relaxing stroll along the Atlantic Ocean, with stunning coastal views, convenient beach access and nearby cafés and shops.
Location: Indialantic, FL 32903