Hiking Near Me in Merritt Island, fl
Wickham Park
2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL
Adjacent to the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus, this 391.04-acre regional park features a wide variety of recreational opportunities. A scenic drive winds through the park's... Read More
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL
As part of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program and the East Florida section of the Great Florida Birding Trail, Turkey Creek Sanctuary is 130 acres of wonder,... Read More
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
1000 Buffer Preserve Drive, Fellsmere, FL
This park preserves open grassy forests of longleaf pine that were once commonplace throughout Florida.
The pine flatwoods form a backdrop for other biological communities, including... Read More
Avalon State Park
State Road A1A North, Fort Pierce, FL
Avalon has more than a mile of increasingly rare undeveloped beachfront. The park provides habitat for many species of wildlife.
Threatened and endangered sea turtles such as the... Read More
Sebastian Inlet State Park
9700 South Highway A.1.A., Melbourne Beach, FL
Surfers from around the globe flock to Sebastian Inlet State Park to ride “First Peak” and “Monster Hole,” but this pristine park is more than just a Florida surfer’s... Read More
The Cady Way Trail
N Palmetto Ave, Orlando, FL
The Cady Way Trail is important to the City, and Central Florida, because it connects the City of Orlando with Orange County, Seminole County, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford, Winter Park,... Read More
Lake Eola Park
512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL
Lake Eola Park is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando. The sidewalk that circles the lake is .9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running... Read More
Lake Kissimmee State Park
14248 Camp Mack Road, Lake Wales, FL
Florida's cowboy heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida "cow hunters" in an 1876-era cow camp.
White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes,... Read More
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
4335 Firetower Road, Haines City, FL
Located along the beautiful Lake Wales Ridge, Catfish Creek Preserve State Park covers more than 8,000 acres of scrub, sandhill and flatwoods land, in addition to 65 acres of submerged... Read More
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL
With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from Downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a... Read More
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave, Orange City, FL
The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River.
Read MoreBlue Spring State Park
2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL
Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. By 2005, after years... Read More
Hontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Road, Deland, FL
This island, located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County, welcomes visitors to enjoy nature and history in quiet solitude.
The island is accessible only by private boat or park... Read More
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce, FL
The shores and coastal waters at this park provide an abundance of recreational opportunities.
The breathtakingly beautiful half-mile beach welcomes visitors for swimming, snorkeling,... Read More
De Leon Springs State Park
601 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, De Leon Springs, FL
Offering visitors a Florida experience that blends its recreational swimming area with its fascinating history.
Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Timucuan Indians who... Read More
Tomoka State Park
2099 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach, FL
Native Americans once dwelled here, living off fish-filled lagoons. Today, these waters are popular for canoeing, boating and fishing.
The park protects a variety of wildlife habitats... Read More
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL
A natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit.
The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher... Read More
Savannas Preserve State Park
2541 Walton Road, Port Saint Lucie, FL
Savannas Preserve State Park provides a representative sample of a basin marsh that extended throughout southern Florida prior to the rapid suburban sprawl.
Pavilions and picnic... Read More
North Peninsula State Park
40 Highbridge Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
During the months of May through September, marine turtles including the loggerhead, green, and occasionally a rare leatherback sea turtle, journey to the shores of North Peninsula State Park... Read More
Lake Idamere Park
12335 County Road 448, Tavares, FL
The 45 acres of Lake Idamere Park, located off State Road 19 along County Road 448, offers a variety of things to do from a leisurely canoe or kayak around Lake Idamere, a relaxing 1 miles hike... Read More
