America's Byways ®

Recreational Activities

Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

2 Miles North of CR 510 on A1A
, Florida,
772-562-3909 x275
http://www.fws.gov/archiecarr/

Brief Description: The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge stretches across 20.5 miles between Melbourne Beach and Wabasso Beach along Florida's east coast.

Banana River Park

901 River Park Drive
Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920

Brief Description: Banana River Park offers a waterfront soccer field, a playground, a fishing platform, park benches, parking and a canoe and kayak launch.

Barrier Island Sanctuary Mgmt & Education Center

8385 S Hwy A1A
Melbourne Beach, Florida, 32951
321-723-3556
http://www.barrierislandcenter.com/

Brief Description: Located on the barrier island, this 34-acre sanctuary features the 2nd EEL Program Management and Education Center.

Canaveral City Park

355 Monroe Avenue
Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920

Brief Description: Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Restrooms, Playground, Pavilion, Picnic Tables

Castaway Point Park

2990 Bay Boulevard, NE
Palm Bay, Florida, 32905
321-952-3443
http://www.palmbayflorida.org/parks/city_parks/castaway.html

Brief Description: Castaway Point Park is a city park that provides one of the few natural beaches along the Indian River Lagoon.

Cocoa Beach Pier

401 Meade Avenue
Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32931
(321) 783-7549
http://www.cocoabeachpier.com

Brief Description: It's an adventure 800 ft. over the ocean! This historical landmark on the Space Coast was established in 1962.

Cocoa Village

Downtown Cocoa between U.S. 1 and the Indian River
Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32922
(321) 631-9075
http://www.cocoavillage.com/

Brief Description: Tucked away amidst the tree-lined avenues of a nostalgic riverside community, historic Cocoa Village is a charming cornucopia of unique shops and some of Florida's best gourmet restaurants.

Dale Wimbrow Park

11805 Roseland Road
Roseland, Florida, 32957

http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Dale_Wimbrow_Park.htm

Brief Description: Located in North Indian River County, Dale Wimbrow Park lies along the Sebastian River.

Donald MacDonald Park

12315 Roseland Road
Roseland, Florida, 32957

http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Donald_MacDonald_Park.htm

Brief Description: Donald MacDonald Park is located in Roseland and lies on the Sebastian River (northern Indian River County). Features include camping, boardwalk, boat launch, fire pits and more.

Downtown Melbourne

1002 East New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, Florida, 32901
321-724-1741
http://www.downtownmelbourne.com

Brief Description: Great shopping and dining in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Hosts many events throughout the year including the FridayFest on the 2nd Friday, the Annual Fall Art and Craft Festival and Holiday events!