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Ballard Park - Melbourne (FL)

Address: 🏡 924 Thomas Barbour Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone : +1 (321) 255-4608
Place GG: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJUZJohy4Q3ogRnt3bMTMbXCw
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  • Hight rate 19 location for tourist in Melbourne, FL, USA

    06-2025 Ballard Park in Hight rate 19 location for tourist in Melbourne, FL, USA
    • Castaways Point Park - Palm Bay
    Castaways Point Park
    P Oneliv: Easily accessible from the Main Road RT 1 N/B, ample Free Parking including for Handicap accessible Vehicles. There is no entry fee. Restrooms were available and clean. There are multiple walkways, including those away from the mainland which allow for fishing. There is also a beach area but it didnt appear that swimming was allowed. A covered area behind the Bathrooms is great for picnicking. All and all a nice park to fish or just hang out.
    Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge - Melbourne Beach
    Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
    Chayil Heather Kay Lancaster: There is great confusion with Google maps regarding this area. If you want to go to where the pictures show, Head to Barrier Island Sanctuary. Archie Carr National refuge is a long plot of land that consists of homes, stores, nature and beaches. The Google map connected to this will only place you in a nearby geographical location to which you can not access it from where they place you. Again, Google this location, they will guide you and there be able to see what is advertised: Barrier Island Sanctuary
    Riverview Park - Melbourne
    Riverview Park
    Bill “Hashi”: Park was small and quaint. We purchased some sugar free products. Was there for about 2 hrs. We had lunch, was very good. All in all a nice day by the river in a very peaceful park.
    Coconut Point Sanctuary - Melbourne Beach
    Coconut Point Sanctuary
    Dez Lezotte: Lovely spot for a quick (1 mile) hike with boardwalks. Entrance is free. The middle 1/3 of the hike is a shaded maritime hammock among tropical plants. We went in March, and there was no water under the boardwalks.
    Ryckman Park - Melbourne Beach
    Ryckman Park
    A R: Original review update on 6/15/24: Since my first review down below, they have changed it to where you have to pay to park. The fee to park is $2.50 for an hour and a half. The signs state “Thank you! Your parking fees help maintain our parks” which is obviously understandable but what I don’t understand is why they would lock the restrooms at 6pm and not notify the public of this prior to paying the parking fee? If my parking fee helps maintain the park (which the restrooms are a part of) then why would I not be able to use the restrooms during the time that I paid for the use of the park? Makes zero sense. Very inconvenient if you have young kiddos who have to go potty during their playtime while at the playground. Original review: This is one of our favorite parks/playgrounds to visit in the Melbourne, FL area. The views are absolutely gorgeous, especially when you get to catch a gorgeous sunset off the pier. It has three different playgrounds for the little ones, so plenty of choices regardless of what age group your kiddos fall into. It has a basketball court, restrooms and of course the gorgeous pier too!
    Samsons Island Nature Park - Satellite Beach
    Samsons Island Nature Park
    Liz DeHaan: Samson Island Nature Park is a nature preserve located in the Indian River Lagoon. Beautiful mangroves line the waterways, providing a stunning backdrop for kayaking in the Lagoon. This preserve is accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak. The park has miles of hiking trails to explore and observe Florida’s biodiversity. Primitive camping is available with permit, island has designated sites with very basic amenities; picnic tables, pedestal grills, and fire rings. Visitors can expect to see an abundance of bird life, few manatees, and other native wildlife. Yes, that includes bugs, bring your preferred bug repellent.
    Swamp Donkey Airboat Rides - Melbourne
    Swamp Donkey Airboat Rides
    Julia Pemrick: Had a great time! It was a bit cold and overcast today but we still saw many alligators and other wild life. Charley is a great guide.
    Manatee Park -
    Manatee Park
    Sanne Kure-Jensen: Water views, raised boardwalk with covered bench, good birding, floating island, turtles, walking path, plenty of parking, covered picnic area and playground
    Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park -
    Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park
    Stephen Barron: Overall this is an okay preserve. Important things to note, there are basically no trail markers nor signs nor any real way of telling where you are going. Luckily cell service is pretty good and you can use google maps. It’s a hard dirt/gravel path clearly good for biking. Most of the water is hidden behind trees and mangroves so don’t expect a great view unless you are walking a ways. Definitely a ton of birds, pretty butterflies, 1 snake. It’s about a mile from the parking to the fork, if you go right it’s about 2 miles top the top and back for the north loop. Couple spots to see the river clearly but nothing special. The southern loop is about 4 miles there and back Bc Honest Johns had the path blocked and you CANNOT get through. Keep that in mind as it’s quite a hike. There are a couple nice beachy spots if you go south. Nothing amazing and no directions were the minuses.
    Melbourne Atlantic Railroad (ocean side replica) - Melbourne Beach
    Melbourne Atlantic Railroad (ocean side replica)
    Roads Traveled Photography: Great history Marker at this location