County Parks
RIVERVIEW PARK
Indian River Drive, fronting U.S. 1, Sebastian
Features picnic tables, grills, benches, walking paths, childrens playground, volleyball, pavilion.
SCHUMANN DRIVE PARK
Schumann Drive and Engle Drive, Sebastian
Phone: (772) 589-9223.
Hours: sunrise to sunset daily. Playground, football field, handball, tennis and restrooms.
SENIOR LEAGUE FIELD: Masschusetts Avenue off Oleander Street, Fellsmere.
Hours: sunrise to sunset daily. Softball field, soccer field, concession stand and restrooms.
TREASURE SHORES: S.R. A1A, 3 miles north of Wabasso Bridge (C.R. 510), Wabassso
Phone: (772) 581-4997.
Hours: sunrise to sunset daily. Lifeguards daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Playground, picnic tables, grills, dressing facilities, showers, restrooms and telephones for public.
WABASSO BEACH: North S.R. A1A, east end of C.R. 510, Wabasso Phone: (772) 581-4998.
Hours: sunrise to sunset daily. Lifeguards daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Picnic tables, grills, showers, restrooms, surf fishing, telephones for public and adjacent to Disney vacation resort.
WEST WABASSO PARK: 66th Avenue and 89th Place, Wabasso
Phone: (772) 589-9223.
Hours: sunrise to sunset daily. Baseball field, basketball court, childrens playground, tennis court, picnic tables, grills and restrooms.
State Parks
SEBASTIAN INLET STATE PARK: 9700 South A1A, Melbourne Beach
Phone: (321) 984-4852.
Fees: $5.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people; $3.00 for a single occupancy vehicle or motorcycle.
Driving directions from Indian River County:From Interstate 95, take the Fellsmere/Sebastian exit and go east (towards Sebastian) on County Road 512. After a short distance, turn right on County Road 510. This road will intersect with U.S. Highway 1. Continue east, over the Indian River, to State Road A1A. Turn left (north) and go 7 miles on State Road A1A, you will have arrived at Sebastian Inlet.
Golf Courses
SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
101 E. Airport Drive, Sebastian.
Phone: (772) 589-6800
Web site: http://www.sebastiangolfcourse.org/
Recreation Centers and Pools
GIFFORD AQUATICS CENTER
4895 43rd Ave., Gifford
Phone: (772) 770-5312
This site includes a 188,000-gallon pool with a zero depth walk-in entry and a smaller play area with a water spray. The heated pool is open year round.
Fees: Admission is $3. Seasonal passes are available.
Web site: www.ircrec.com/GAC/Index.htm
LEISURE SQUARE
3705 16th St., Vero Beach,
Phone: (772) 770-6500.
This facility includes a heated pool, an indoor racquetball court, weight rooms, cardiovascular room, a dance and exercise room, basketball courts, volleyball courts and two lighted football fields.
NORTH COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER:
9450 Fellsmere Rd., Sebastian
Phone: (772) 581-POOL
This facility includes an Olympic-sized pool and a shallow-entry activities pool complete with a water cannon, slides and fountains. The facilities are heated and open year-round.
Fees: Admission is $3 for children and $5 for those 13 years old
and up.
Web site: www.ircrec.com/NCAC/Index.htm
PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE:
The range is situated within 318 acres at the north end of 102nd Terrace, west of Sebastian, off County Road 512
Phone: (772) 581-4944.
The range offers areas for shooting airguns, pistols, rifles and shotguns in addition to an archery range.
Fees: Rifle and pistol $8.03 for the day; shotgun $6.42 for a game of five stand; sporting clay course $29.96 for 100 targets.
Beaches
AMBERSANDS BEACH
On A1A, about six miles north of County Road 510.
Amenities: No restrooms; no lifeguards This is a no-frills beach-access point. No pets are allowed.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Ambersands_Beach.htm
GAYFEATHER LANE BEACH ACCESS
Ocean Drive and Gayfeather Lane.
Amenities: No restrooms; no lifeguards. Pets are allowed on leashes in unguarded areas.
GOLDEN SANDS PARK
On A1A, about two miles north of County Road 510 (across from Windsor Golf Club).
Amenities: Restrooms; lifeguards; picnic tables; playground; plenty of parking; water fountains. No pets are allowed.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Golden_Sands_Park.htm
HUMISTON PARK
On Ocean Drive, a few blocks south of State Road 60.
Amenities: Restrooms; lifeguards; picnic tables; outdoor showers. A drainage pipe empties into the ocean just a few feet south of one of the boardwalk's staircases. No pets are allowed.
JAYCEE PARK
On A1A, just less than one mile north of State Road 60.
Amenities: Restrooms with changing rooms; lifeguards; plenty of parking spaces; plenty of picnic tables; water fountains; volleyball court; outdoor showers; a large boardwalk; restaurant on-site The beach at this park is wide, with plenty of room for sunbathing. No pets are allowed.
RIOMAR DRIVE BEACH ACCESS
Ocean Drive and Riomar Drive.
Amenities: No restrooms; no lifeguards. Pets are allowed on leashes in unguarded areas.
ROUND ISLAND OCEANFRONT PARK
On A1A just north of the St. Lucie County line.
Amenities: Restaurants; lifeguards; picnic tables; some parking; outdoor showers; playground. No pets are allowed.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Round_Island_Oceanside_Park.htm
SEAGRAPE TRAIL BEACH ACCESS
On A1A, near the Marbrisa subdivision.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Seagrape_Trail_Beach_Access.htm
SEBASTIAN INLET STATE PARK
Sebastian Inlet State Park: On A1A at the Brevard County line.
Amenities: Restrooms; no lifeguards; fishing piers beneath the A1A bridge and on jetties on either side of the inlet; picnic tables; the Sebastian Fishing Museum is on site and the McLarty Treasure Museum is just south of the entrance gate; camping also is available.
Fees: $5 per vehicle for up to eight people; $3 for a single-occupancy vehicle or motorcycle.
SEXTON PLAZA
Eastern end of State Road 60.
Amenities: No restrooms; no lifeguards; plenty of parking.
SOUTH BEACH PARK
At the end of the East Causeway (17th Street Bridge).
Amenities: Restrooms, lifeguards; parking; picnic tables; outdoor showers; volleyball courts. You cannot get to the park if you're driving south down Ocean Drive. Take Causeway Drive to get there. This park has a nice, wide beach with plenty of room for sunbathing. Three separate access points allow you options if it's crowded. No pets allowed.
TRACKING STATION PARK
At the end of 46th Place, behind a CVS and 7-11.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Tracking_Station_Beachfront_Park.htm
TREASURE SHORES PARK
On A1A, just north of 110th Place.
Amenities: Restrooms; lifeguards; water fountains; picnic tables; outdoor shower; plenty of parking. This park is dressed up with nice landscaping and offers a picnic area set back in the woods. Several nature trails also extend outward from the park. No pets are allowed.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Treasure_Shores_Park.htm
TURTLE TRAIL BEACH ACCESS
On A1A, just north of Old Winter Beach Road.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Turtle_Trail_Beach_Access.htm
WABASSO BEACH PARK
At the eastern end of County Road 510.
Amenities: Temporary restrooms; lifeguards; some parking. The park's boardwalk and facilities were washed out to sea during the September 2004 hurricanes, and much damage remains. A chain-link fence separates much of the beach from the tight parking lot, but a small access area is available. Boppy's Beach Market is on-site. No pets are allowed.
Web site: http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Parks_Maintanence_Division/Wabasso_Beach_Park.htm
*Times and fees are subject to change. Please call organization for details.