Parks in the Melbourne Area

Rotary Park at Suntree (Rockledge) – oddly we have 2 parks named Rotary. But this one is just a little north of the Pineda Causeway off US1. It’s small but offers a look not many parks have, a view of the river. The park has a playground; it’s closed on Wednesday mornings for mowing, several smaller covered pavilions that you can use unless they are rented, and one large pavilion that can hold 150 for a party, all have grills…and some pretty daring squirrels. The park also has a nice pier with seating and a boarder along the river that you can walk along.
Erna Nixon Park (West Melbourne) – If you are looking to learn something or enjoy nature this is your park, it does not have a playground but offers Florida in a natural state. It is listed as one of the great Florida Birding Trails. I joined my son’s class on a field trip here, went for the Cracker Fest and also went several times to the moonlight stroll to look through telescopes set up by the Brevard Astronomical Society. Erna Nixon has a butterfly area set up, a covered pavilion with some tanks in a room displaying wildlife, and some hands on things. They have guided tours on certain days, but you can roam around yourself with a booklet that gives you lots of information.