Kelly Park Merritt Island Florida is located just off the #528 at 2550 N. Banana River Drive Merritt Island, FL 32952. It is a 15 –acre River Park universally renowned for its windsurfing and fishing on the Banana River.
It features a sailboard/windsurfing staging area with sandy beach and shower, boat ramps with dock and nearby parking for your cars and boat trailers.
[caption id="attachment_347" align="alignnone" width="300"] KellyPark Merritt Island Calema Windsurfing[/caption]
Stay close to the park in a vacation home. Currently, Kelly Park receives more than 200, 000 visitors every year. Hence it is one of the most popular parks in the Merritt Island Florida region. Its popularity may be attributed to the many attractions and amenities it offers.
They include boat ramps and docks, expansive parking lots for boat trailers and cars. You will also find grills, restaurants, a scenic lagoon, a fishing pier and boardwalk. Kelly Park hosts a large number of visitors—especially in summer and during holidays.
[caption id="attachment_460" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kelly Park Merritt Island[/caption]
During such days, the park is normally filled to capacity a few hours to mid-morning. Currently, there is a maximum number of visitors who can be allowed into the park every day. This capping was introduced to offer a unique recreational experience. You should consider booking early to partake in various recreational activities in this park. Kelly Park has many attractions to offer you during your vacation, some of which are described below.
Near a small picturesque lagoon, a paved walkway connects a modest-size pavilion. You will also find grills, bathrooms, drinking water and recreation facilities.
With magnificent waterfront view, two small pavilions and picnic tables offer ample seating at the river’s edge. On any giving day, you can watch the windsurfers as they go by on the Banana River.
It is the perfect location to teach younger children to do shoreline fishing while having a picnic. Kelly Park also attracts various organizations and groups during the year. If you are planning to bring a large group of people to Kelly Park, I recommend you make reservations.
Fishing is a big deal in Florida, and Brevard County is no exception.
It seems to be the right mixture of saltwater, mangrove shorelines and grass flats creating some remarkable game fishing. Anglers come in search of redfish, sea trout, tarpon and many other species of fish.
They start coming in as early as 4 AM in the morning to launch their boats.
In most areas, the average depth of the brackish water is only ten feet. In the early mornings or afternoons, it is common to see dolphins chasing the various species of game fish.
Depending on the time of year, you will see different types of birds. Including Migratory Ducks such as Green-Winged Teal, Common and Red-throated Loon, Horned Grebe, Shorebirds, and Waders.
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
In addition to its proximity to Port Canaveral. You should consider visiting Merritt National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is about 140000 acres large and is home to numerous bird and wildlife species. You should visit the reserve between autumn and spring. This is a period when more than 350 bird species fly across the reserve during their annual migration. Additionally, the park has more than 1,000 plant species and is bustling with wildlife throughout the year.
The Kennedy Space Center.
Next to the wildlife reserve is the Kennedy Space Center. This is another place you should consider visiting during your vacation. Not only is this the only functioning space shuttle site in the country. It also features a rich history and an array of attractions. IMAX movies are screen in the Visitor Complex. If your child is taller than 44 inches, he or she will have the opportunity to experience the Shuttle Launch Experience. This is offered through a motion simulator ride for the kids.
If you are traveling from the Orlando Airport, it is an easy drive with little or no turns. After you exit the airport and head east on 520 for exactly 40 miles, then turn on exit 52 or Banana River Drive. Head south for a couple of hundred yards and you will see Kelly Park on the left.
Kelly Park West.
On the west side of banana river drive, south of Kelly Park ease is Kelly Park West. It is a 41-acre community park with fields with tennis courts, soccer fields. The paved walkway around the areas is ideal for excising including walking and as running tracks.
[caption id="attachment_464" align="alignnone" width="300"] The Sign for Kelly Park West[/caption]
It also has a playground, concession facility, washrooms, a small fishing pier on a small brackish lake, drinking fountain pavilion and five grills add convenience for planned youth athletics at this park.
[caption id="attachment_211" align="alignnone" width="300"] View of Port Canaveral from Kelly Park[/caption]
Service animals only or dogs on short leash and only when leading dog between vehicle and boat.
Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only.
Other restrictions as posted.
KellyPark Merritt Island Calema Windsurfing[/caption]
Stay close to the park in a vacation home. Currently, Kelly Park receives more than 200, 000 visitors every year. Hence it is one of the most popular parks in the Merritt Island Florida region. Its popularity may be attributed to the many attractions and amenities it offers.
They include boat ramps and docks, expansive parking lots for boat trailers and cars. You will also find grills, restaurants, a scenic lagoon, a fishing pier and boardwalk. Kelly Park hosts a large number of visitors—especially in summer and during holidays.
[caption id="attachment_460" align="alignnone" width="300"]
Kelly Park Merritt Island[/caption]
During such days, the park is normally filled to capacity a few hours to mid-morning. Currently, there is a maximum number of visitors who can be allowed into the park every day. This capping was introduced to offer a unique recreational experience. You should consider booking early to partake in various recreational activities in this park. Kelly Park has many attractions to offer you during your vacation, some of which are described below.
Near a small picturesque lagoon, a paved walkway connects a modest-size pavilion. You will also find grills, bathrooms, drinking water and recreation facilities.
With magnificent waterfront view, two small pavilions and picnic tables offer ample seating at the river’s edge. On any giving day, you can watch the windsurfers as they go by on the Banana River.
It is the perfect location to teach younger children to do shoreline fishing while having a picnic. Kelly Park also attracts various organizations and groups during the year. If you are planning to bring a large group of people to Kelly Park, I recommend you make reservations.
Fishing is a big deal in Florida, and Brevard County is no exception.
It seems to be the right mixture of saltwater, mangrove shorelines and grass flats creating some remarkable game fishing. Anglers come in search of redfish, sea trout, tarpon and many other species of fish.
They start coming in as early as 4 AM in the morning to launch their boats.
In most areas, the average depth of the brackish water is only ten feet. In the early mornings or afternoons, it is common to see dolphins chasing the various species of game fish.
Depending on the time of year, you will see different types of birds. Including Migratory Ducks such as Green-Winged Teal, Common and Red-throated Loon, Horned Grebe, Shorebirds, and Waders.
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
In addition to its proximity to Port Canaveral. You should consider visiting Merritt National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is about 140000 acres large and is home to numerous bird and wildlife species. You should visit the reserve between autumn and spring. This is a period when more than 350 bird species fly across the reserve during their annual migration. Additionally, the park has more than 1,000 plant species and is bustling with wildlife throughout the year.
The Kennedy Space Center.
Next to the wildlife reserve is the Kennedy Space Center. This is another place you should consider visiting during your vacation. Not only is this the only functioning space shuttle site in the country. It also features a rich history and an array of attractions. IMAX movies are screen in the Visitor Complex. If your child is taller than 44 inches, he or she will have the opportunity to experience the Shuttle Launch Experience. This is offered through a motion simulator ride for the kids.
If you are traveling from the Orlando Airport, it is an easy drive with little or no turns. After you exit the airport and head east on 520 for exactly 40 miles, then turn on exit 52 or Banana River Drive. Head south for a couple of hundred yards and you will see Kelly Park on the left.
Kelly Park West.
On the west side of banana river drive, south of Kelly Park ease is Kelly Park West. It is a 41-acre community park with fields with tennis courts, soccer fields. The paved walkway around the areas is ideal for excising including walking and as running tracks.
[caption id="attachment_464" align="alignnone" width="300"]
The Sign for Kelly Park West[/caption]
It also has a playground, concession facility, washrooms, a small fishing pier on a small brackish lake, drinking fountain pavilion and five grills add convenience for planned youth athletics at this park.
[caption id="attachment_211" align="alignnone" width="300"]
View of Port Canaveral from Kelly Park[/caption]
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