Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department

09/11/2026

🌳The pickleball courts at Flutie Athletic Complex are now open to the public! Swing by anytime from dawn to dusk to try them out!

Flutie Athletic Complex is located at 2101 Oak St., Melbourne Beach. For more information on the park, please visit our webpage: http://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParkDirectory/Flutie

09/11/2026

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🍁 Saturday, September 12, Family Fun Day, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Stop by Erna Nixon Park and learn something new with a family friendly activity or craft project! From 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, we will also have s'mores with the staff. Location: Erna Nixon Park, 1200 Evans Rd., Melbourne (321) 952-4525

🏡 Saturday, September 12, Tours at the Harry T and Harriette V Moore Museum, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Explore the history of the Moore's through interactive exhibits, historic collections, dynamic speakers, and storytelling that explores our time-lined museum from 1860 -1964. Location: Harry T and Harriette V Moore Museum, 2180 Freedom Ave, Mims (321) 264-6595

🐛 Saturday, September 12, Lil’ Critter Quest, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Join a naturalist from Rotary Park Nature Center for an insect walk and meet some of our local bees, butterflies, and more. Bring your own bug catcher or net, if desired. Location: Rotary Park Nature Center, 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island (321) 455-1385

🎲 Sunday, September 13, Board Games in the Park, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Come by and play some nature-themed board games, or, if you have a favorite, feel free to bring it to play! Players of all ages and experience welcome. No registration required. Location: Riverwalk: A Family Park, 5355 US Highway 1, Rockledge (321) 433-4490

For more events going on at our parks, visit our parks calendars:
- General Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
- Persons with Disabilities Program Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/PersonsWithDisabilitiesPrograms
- Environmentally Endangered Lands Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar

09/10/2026

📣 The boat ramp and dock at Fox Lake Park in Titusville will be closed to the public beginning Monday, September 21. The closure is due to the demolition and replacement of the existing dock. The project is expected to be completed by the end of December, and signage has been posted at the park. 📣

During this time, the public will still have access to the canoe/kayak launch, which will remain open.

Fox Lake Park is located at 4400 Fox Lake Road, Titusville, FL 32796. For questions regarding the project, please call the North Area Parks Operations Office at (321) 264-5105.

09/09/2026

📣The boat ramp and dock at Long Point Park will be closed to the public beginning Monday, September 14. The closure is due to the reconstruction of the boat ramp dock, and is expected to be completed by mid-October.

The nearest boat ramp is the Sebastian Inlet Boat Ramp, located at 14251 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963.

Long Point Park is located at 700 Long Point Road, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. For questions regarding the project, please call the South Area Parks Operations Office at (321) 255-4400.

09/09/2026

It’s Wednesday! This month we are focusing on Kiwanis Island Park for our .

🌊 Kiwanis Island Park is home to a 2-lane motorized boat ramp, as well as a natural launch area which provides access for boaters, rowers and paddlers into the Sykes Creek. Fishing is also popular from along the shoreline or the 90’ fishing dock. 🎣

To find out more about Kiwanis Island Park, check back each Wednesday this month, or visit our website: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParkDirectory/KiwanisIsland

is located at 951 Kiwanis Island Park Dr., Merritt Island

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

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🎶Friday, September 4, Wickham Park’s First Friday Fest, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Jam to the live music of Soultime while perusing local onsite food trucks! Location: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne (321) 255-4400

🎬Friday, September 4, Movie in the Park: The Day the Earth Blew Up, 7:45 PM – 9:30 PM: Join us at for a free movie in the park! Don't forget to bring your favorite snacks, lawn chairs, and blankets! Location: Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., Merritt Island (321) 633-1874

🐦Saturday, September 5, Beginner Birdwatching, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Join a naturalist for a beginner-level bird walk through Veterans Memorial Park. Binoculars available to borrow during program. Meet on the right side of the Veterans Memorial Center parking lot. Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island (321) 302-1675

For more events going on at our parks, visit our parks calendars:
- General Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
- Persons with Disabilities Program Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/PersonsWithDisabilitiesPrograms
_ Environmentally Endangered Lands Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar

09/04/2026

Today is National Wildlife Day! 🐟🐢🐍🐁🐦🐛

In celebration, come visit us at one of our parks and see what kind of wildlife you can spot and post your pics in the comments 👇

View our Park Directory here: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParkDirectory

09/03/2026

🏀The basketball courts at Max K Rodes Park will be closed to the public beginning September 7, due to the refurbishing and repainting of the courts. The project is expected to last approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting. 🏀

Max K Rodes Park is located at 3410 Flanagan Ave, West Melbourne. For questions regarding the project, please contact the South Area Parks Operations office at (321) 255-4400.