In 1921 the Indian River Land Co. deeded Pocahontas Park to Vero Beach. In the 1920's the park had…read morea small zoo that included alligators, a bear, and a bobcat. The tennis courts were added in 1925. The town's first community center was built in the park in 1935. During WWII it served as a club for Navy personnel training at the airport. After the war it was again used as a community center until a new one was built just north of it. The original center is now The Heritage Center with a museum dedicated to the citrus industry. A plaque outside the building commemorates the spot in Pocahontas Park where on July 2, 1925 William Jennings Bryan delivered a speech for the county's inaugural festivities. Today families visiting the historic Vero Beach downtown area can still enjoy this charming park that has delighted generations of families. The park has pickleball courts, a playground, restroom. shuffle board court, and tennis courts. Standing guard at the entrance to the park is Patriot the fiberglass horse. Pocahontas Park is the perfect place to take the kids to play or to enjoy a game of tennis.

Pocahontas Park is a pleasant enough place located in the Main Street Vero Beach section of the…read moretown. It is more designed for kids, however there are plenty of benches out front and it seems to be a popular place for people just to chill for a bit.

We went here in a whim and it was great! There are plenty of tables under shade so be sure to snag…read moreone! The prices aren't bad at all to get in, everyone will pay swimmer or not. There is lanes to small swim, several diving boards, slides for the older kids, splash kids area that is shallow, and look to swim. You're able to pack a cooler and bring in all of your own food so it really is a great spot to enjoy with the family.

We went for the first time yesterday. Water was freezing but the kids didn't care at all we loved…read morethe kids play area, waterslides, and diving boards. They also have a huge lap pool but we didn't use it. All the pools were beautifully maintained and the water didn't have a strong smell. The bathrooms were okay but definitely recommend wearing shoes.. I wish they had a little concession or food truck (the vending machine wasn't working) Overall it was a blast and we will be back!

This park is located on the corner of Indrio and Emerson. What caught my eye was the historic 1914…read moreone room school house on the property. This was the first public school in Saint Lucie County. This area was originally known as Fort Pierce Farms but it was given the name Indrio by Alice Stead Binney. Alice's husband was Edwin Binney, the inventor of Crayola Crayons. Alice took the first three letters from Indian and added the Spanish rio meaning river. Today the schoolhouse was closed but it can be rented for private events such as dances, parties, and weddings. In addition to the historic school this park has a playground designed for children ages 2-12, picnic tables with grills, and a restroom. There is a large natural area for play, walks, or bird watching. On the weekends there are food trucks. The trees provide shade and beauty to this rustic park.

This is a wonderful park complete with picnic tables and grills, plenty of space for people or pets…read moreto get a good walk in.

Charles Park is named in honor of Charles Parks. I love that his last name was Parks! Mr. Parks…read morebecame the city's director of recreation after moving to Vero Beach in 1958. He retired from the post in 1982. This neighborhood park was named in his honor after his successor, Vero Beach-Indian River County Recreation Department Director Pat Callahan approached then-City Manager John Little five years later with a proposal to name a new park after her mentor. The city decided to drop the s from Parks name and the park was called Charles Park. The amenities at Charles Park include a popular walking trail through a nature area, restrooms, picnic pavilion, tennis courts and volleyball court. The playground area is currently closed but there are plans to build a new playground this year. The wooden fitness equipment is in really terrible condition too. I enjoyed the fitness trail which is the best part of the park while it is under construction. Once this park receives upgrades it should be really nice.

It's hidden but the playground is big for the little ones to burn off steam. I enjoyed watching the…read moresquirrels burry things and they have small trails for runny and fitness. So if you want a free activity for your young one I'd say check it out.

Beautiful views. Loaded with grills , pavilions and swing areas. There's a playground and plenty…read moreareas to fish. Even saw a seal on my walk. Cannot wait to come back

Parked here to do some fishing with my kids, enjoy the beach, as well as eat. It was hard fishing…read moredue to the strong winds moving your line to the rocks but I'm also not an experienced fisher so most likely just need some instruction. I find that jetty parks are typically less aggressive waves this one was more like what you would normally find at any regular beach but it was still beautiful even with all the seaweed washing up to shore. You can swim past the layer of it too no biggie. My son is into finding sea creatures and found a lil snail buddy for temporary company. Parking is free and places to eat nearby make it pretty accommodating.

Club house food is excellent, service is friendly and efficient ,we are coming here oftenread more

Mangrove Sands is a work in progress - that needs a lot more work. Intentionally booked half hour…read moreafter a senior group - showed up and was told several group members started late so I got stuck in the middle. Course has some holes where your best play is to bank your shot off a condo building. Also - no where on website does it show it's a pretty short course - playing just over 5,000yards from back tees. Huge gators on several holes. Turf, tee boxes still need upgrades. Greens were very nice and rolled pretty smooth. Give it more time.

Beautiful beach! Great place for the family and a very clean beach. Love the Marriott properties…read moreand Monarch is wonderful with the great beach access.

Sexton Plaza Beach is located in the Heart of Ocean drive, where Beachland Blvd ends at the…read moreAtlantic Ocean. This beach park and shopping plaza is named in honor of early Vero Beach pioneer, Waldo Sexton. In 1914, Waldo Sexton came to Florida as a traveling, agricultural equipment salesman. In the 1920's Waldo and a strong team of mules cleared the right of way for A1A from the south county line to the Sebastian Inlet. Sexton's other accomplishments included co-founding McKee Botanical Gardens, creating the Driftwood Inn, Ocean Grill, and the Patio Restaurant. He even made a mountain that is no longer in existence when it was taken apart to save the Driftwood Inn from a hurricane in 1973. Waldo's Garden was his 1914 homestead. He arrived in Florida from Indiana and built the house based on the turn of the century home his wife Elsebeth had grown up in Illinois. He operated a dairy farm on the property. He was also an early Vero Beach developer and architect. Once you get to know Waldo's architectural style you can easily spot in in town. He was said to have studied Addison Mizner but his buildings looked more weathered driftwood than Mediterranean Revival. He was a scavenger of relics from Florida's prosperous land bust years and incorporated them into his buildings. Tiles, wrought iron, and bells show up in a recurring theme creating a charming and eclectic aesthetic. You can still find traces of Waldo Sexton all over Vero Beach to this day. For his efforts, Waldo Sexton has been deemed a great Floridian. The City of Vero Beach utilized city improvement funds and began transforming Sexton Plaza Beach in 1999 when it was primarily just a parking lot. During construction, the original 1958 bronze plaque which marked the plaza's dedication was found behind overgrown landscaping and has been restored and reinstalled on a monument. Cobblestone pavers, coconut palms and benches were added and the oceanside plaza was completed in 2008. Sexton Plaza Beach offers free parking, an unheard of beach luxury here in Broward County. There is additional parking on Ocean Drive. At the end of the street is a wide pavilion perfect for catching sunrise and sunsets overlooking the wide beach and beautiful ocean. You can dine at Mulligans Beach House or the Ocean Grill, both overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Ocean Grill was another one of Waldo Sexton's projects. The restaurant opened in 1941 when it was built on a sand dune 200 yards from the ocean. The inside is furnished with pecky cypress, mahogany, wrought iron and Spanish from Waldo Sexton's many warehouses. The first meal at the Ocean Grill was served was on New Year's Eve. In addition to the two main restaurants there are a number of other shops and eateries. This is the perfect spot in Vero Beach for grabbing a meal and enjoying one of the wonderful beaches in Indian River County. Note that there is no lifeguard on duty here.

36 holes of golf with one of the courses running along the Indian River. It's very scenic. It's set…read morein Grand Harbor, a residential Development that includes an Audubon bird preserve. Paul, the golf pro Is quite good. The Clubhouse contains a well-stocked pro shop and a café. One drawback is drainage. Following heavy rain the course can get boggy, so Golf Carts can't be used.

We've been in Grand Harbor for over 15 years and love it as much today as we did when we first…read morearrived in 1999. Grand Harbor is so much more than picturesque golf holes, excellent tennis, gorgeous marina, enviable beach club and delicious dining. The staff has become family and have watched my children grow up. The residents are friendly and welcoming. Who says you can't have it all? We surely do here!