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A stream bordered by a shady hammock abounding in palm trees and other tropical growth winds through the heart of the campus and is the setting for a 15-acre Botanical Garden. The main trail has been named the Dent Smith Trail in honor of the founder of the Palm Society,…

The Brevard Mountain Bike Association is committed to promoting healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles through off-road riding. One of the trails offered is the Grapefruit Bike Trail. This free ride park provides multiple line hubs and an advanced single track for those of you who are intermediate or advanced in skill…

If you’re looking for a great spot to camp, Hatbill Park in Mims is a 15-acre park near the Florida Birding Trail. The park features a boat ramp open 24 hours a day, giving you access to the St. Johns River and port o-lets. Sport fishing is also available by…

Acquired in partnership with the State of Florida, the Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary is part of the sanctuary network established by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program. Formerly a turpentine mine and farm, the 140-acre sanctuary located in Rockledge, Florida is now home to a pine flatwoods habitat where raptors…

he Jordan Scrub Sanctuary is one of Florida’s Space Coast’s most ecologically diverse nature preserves. This 354-acre protected sanctuary is part of Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands program and encompasses natural landscapes such as scenic lakes, seasonal marshes and scrubby flatwoods. A variety of wildlife may be spotted along the…

Encompassing 577-acres, the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary is an ideal place for visitors to explore nature on Florida’s Space Coast. This protected sanctuary is part of Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands program. Discover natural landscapes and wildlife as you hike along the trails that weave throughout the land. From xeric hammocks…

This 29.49-acre community river park is a fisherman’s retreat. An access road extends from an equestrian facility at the park entrance to a small lagoon that offers refuge for manatees and a launch site for canoes. A natural trail around the lagoon provides access for shoreline fishing. Parks Referendum improvements…

The Maritime Hammock Sanctuary is in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge west of A1A on the barrier island. This 150-acre sanctuary features a hiking trail with 2 bridges, boardwalk over wetland areas, and an observation deck over a marsh pond. Visitors experience a variety of protected barrier island habitats:…

At the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, there is an abundance of nature and wildlife to observe. Over 500 species of wildlife and more than 140 species of freshwater and saltwater fish have called the refuge home. Additionally, the refuge is a popular place for birdwatching and to date 358…

For a great place to get outdoors and enjoy the natural landscape and habitat the Space Coast is known for, Micco Scrub Sanctuary is where you want to go. Over 1300 acres of mesic and scrubby flatwoods are protected in this sanctuary, which means indigenous plant and animal species will…