My springers had an amazing time. Large space for running and lots of water for panting afterwards.read more

Perfect place to take your pups. Shaded area Picnic tables obstacles ramps. Big dog and small…read moredog area

Lovely little park at the beach. Nice clean restroom area, covered picnic area, and huge grills to…read moreuse. Multiple walk ways to the beach. Awesome waves, lots of seashells, and beautiful sunrises.

I live close and I walk/job down every morning to catch the sunrise. It's the perfect way to start…read morethe day. The beach isn't too crowded near the walkways but during spring break and launches it can get pretty busy. The break can be rough as can be the current but it gets better a little north and also a little better south. Luckily there's no rocks that will catch you. Only shells

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Well if you're into agility items, cute buildings, shaded seating areas and interesting structures this dog park was made for you!! They even have the mandatory fire hydrant. There is a nice big double-gated entry with a huge tree and nice bench in it. Put dog park has a couple poop bag dispensers as well as trash cans and a water feature. You can park right next to the dog park. The ground covering is mostly sand and grass. But beware there seem to be quite a few biological landmines?

It's a lovely park that's safe. My son loves it. It's a great place to be outside for a bitread more

A plus is there's a large area for the big dogs. Negatives…read morearea no shade and seems a number of owners fail to clean up after their pets.

Spacious dog park and very convenient if you are driving on I-95…read more There are two gated areas: one for small dogs and one for large. If there aren't other people using it, you can just take your dog to whichever is available. You have to walk through two gates to get inside, so it helps prevent any escapes. There is a water fountain with a draining bowl for dogs to use. There is a well stocked poop bag dispenser and lots of trash cans. There are two single user bathrooms and some water fountains for people. They are clean, but at least one of them had a leaky faucet and a rusted lock that was very high (not good for kids or ADA). The cons of the park itself are that there was an area near the drain that had a hole under the fence. Also, the agility equipment was not there when we visited, but someone had left some balls, ropes, and frisbees for dogs to play. My dogs enjoyed running around, stretching, sniffing, and meeting some other dogs.

Fun little park on the side of a neighborhood road and has a little dog park as well.read more

Cute park with workout equipment & dog park. Next to Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Found a…read moregeocache here

Busy but very nice park with parking lot and a long boardwalk down to the sand dunes, with another…read morehike to the beach. Extremely busy on this Saturday afternoon. There is a decent sized beach and lots of great waves. Great place to watch the ships leave from the port!

Only GOD forgives you faster than your DOG! #ReflectDogs…read moreLove & Forgiveness It is a dog park and it is right next to the beach!! They've even got a nice little Trail to walk down to the beach on and a bathroom right next to the dog park! This dog park has a massive dual gated entry also, maybe it's a Florida thing. They do have a poop bag dispenser and a few trash cans as well as a water faucet. They do have a few benches around the park but most of the seating seems to be brought from home! There are a few palm trees and most of the ground covering is grass although some of it is still sand. But there is a beautiful parking lot right next to the dog park

While on my drive I had came across this park so I decided to make a stop at it. I wanted to go on…read morethe beach and this was just the right place to be able to stop at to get a good view of the beach. It was free to go here and parking was very easy and accessible. If you are needing to use the restroom they do have a bathroom out here. Again if you are looking to be able to get a good view of the beach then definitely stop here.

This is my go to spot to park at when visiting Cocoa Beach! There is plenty of parking and the best…read morepart about it is that it is FREE. I enjoy watching sunrises and this parking lot is open all the time to be able to park super early and walk out to the beach. There were so many bunnies running around in the early hours so there must be quite a bit of burrows nearby. The park/parking lot area seemed to be well kept. Everything looked clean with no trash thrown about. The trash cans were empty and not overflowing. There is a decent shower out front. Bathrooms were located nearby, however I did not go in them so I cannot speak on them or their cleanliness. The beach boardwalk was nice. The wood was in good shape and provided a nice stroll out to the sand. The beach was clean and beautiful. We had the most amazing morning here watching the sunrise and got beautiful photos. While we were there a photographer was getting shots of someone and I know they came out great because the backdrop was perfect. There is a Hilton next door with a restaurant inside so if you wish to walk over for a bite to eat, its only a few minute walk.

Truly beautiful local trail, we did about 2.5 miles and there is more to walk through! It's clean…read moreand kept up, there are many places to have some food take breaks or just enjoy nature. We saw lots of tortoises and some turtles too! No alligators today but there were signs for caution. Overall, will come again!

This natural area was a delightful discovery next to the Palm Bay Library. The sanctuary sits on a…read moresmall section of what was once an ancient Atlantic Ocean dune which was part of a series of dunes formed by wind and wave action when the ocean extended across Florida. Through many years the sand was enriched so that a forest grew where only sea oats previously survived. The land that makes up Turkey Creek Sanctuary was donated to the Florida Audubon Society and the City of Palm Bay in 1978. Fundraising to conserve the area began in 1981 by a citizen support group which is still in existence today as the Turkey Creek Sanctuary Society, Inc., a registered non profit. The purpose of the Turkey Creek Sanctuary Society is to raise funds to support the improvement and upkeep of Turkey Creek Sanctuary and to educate the community on the vital importance and the many benefits of Florida wildlife and its natural environment. By 1994, 113 acres were protected by the voluntary management committee. Today Turkey Creek Sanctuary is part of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program which added acres to the sanctuary in 2004. It is also a stop on the Great Florida Birding Trail. Some of the birds you might see here include ospreys and owls in the old pine canopy and woodpeckers and the rare purple martin. There are also alligators, manatees, gar fish, and turtles in Turkey Creek which can be accessed by canoe or kayak. Turkey Creek Sanctuary has more than three miles of marked trails through 130 acres of sand pines, saw palmettos, and live oaks. There is a 1.85 mile boardwalk that passes through a hydric hammock, mesic hammock, and sand pine scrub community. Also in the sanctuary there are 1.5 miles of jogging trails through native forest and a 1 mile mountain bike trail that connects to an additional 8 miles. The Margaret Hames Nature Center was opened in 1992 and offers interpretive exhibits, a restroom, and environmental education programs that include nature day camps, tours, nature library, and a gift store. I loved my hike at Turkey Creek Sanctuary. I started off by visiting the Margaret Hames Nature Center where you can see exhibits, use the restroom. and purchase a drink. Near the entrance to the boardwalk I spotted a gopher tortoise wandering around. The boardwalk area was mainly shaded with lots of interpretive signs. My favorite spots were the tree house and the Oli Johnson Canoe Deck where you can look for alligators and turtles. This is such a beautiful spot. If I lived closer I would be a regular visitor.