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Wuesthoff ParkA mile of shady trails through natural Florida forest offers three distinct woodland habitats in this 25-acre community park: a wetland area, hardwood hammock, and upland pine forest. A short boardwalk leads across the wetland from the rustic Homer Powell Nature Center and onto the sandy trails.
Directions: From I-95 exit 215 (SR 50) Titusville, drive east a little over a mile to the second traffic light. Turn right on Barna Ave. Look on the right, between the drugstore and apartments for the sign for Wuesthoff Park and turn right. For information about nature programs, call Enchanted Forest SanctuaryA 2.5-mile network on interpretive trails leads you through a variety of habitats along the Atlantic Costal Ridge, including a dense forest of ancient oaks and magnolias and open coastal scrub. An on-site—education center showcases universal design, providing accessibility to outdoor natural areas for all people, regardless of age or ability.
Directions: From I-95 exit 215 (SR 50), Titusville, go east on SR 50 to the first traffic light, SR 405. Turn right and drive 2.5 miles to the park entrance on the left. Free. |
Merritt Island NWRLook for Florida scrub-jays along the 0.9-mile Scrub Ridge Trail loop, or watch wading birds along the 5-mile Cruickshank Trail loop. You’ll get wet feet on the 2-mile Palm Hammock trail, and the 0.7- mile Oak Hammock Trail leads through a tropical hammock. At the visitor center, a 0.4-mile boardwalk overlooks a large pond.
Directions: TakeI-95 exit 220 and follow SR 406 east to Merritt Island. Stop at the visitor center for a comprehensive map of trail locations. Free. Wickham ParkStart at the “Multi-Use Trail” sign to access a network of nearly 4 miles of narrow trails that meander through oak hammocks, scrub, pine flatwoods, and along marshy streams.
Directions: From I-95 exit 183 (SR 518) go east to Wickham Rd south 7.3 miles to Parkway Drive. Turn left. Continue another 0.5 mile to the park entrance on the left. Make a right when entering the park, and stop at the office for a map. Free. |
Pine Island Conservation AreaNot for the timid, 2.5 miles of trails in the North and South Loops splash out into wet flatwoods and marshes along the Indian River Lagoon, providing observation decks with scenic views of shall water feeding habitat of wading birds, shorebirds, and waterfowl. Manatees frequently seek refuge in the quiet waters of Sam’s Creek/Rinker Canal.
Directions: From I-95, follow SR 528 east 7 miles to SR 3; drive north on Merritt Island for 5.5 miles to Pine Island Rd. Turn left and follow the road to the end. Access both trails via a 0.5-mile walk along the Pine Island Canal. Free. Rotary Park, Merritt IslandA half-mile family friendly elevated boardwalk with interpretive signage passes through hardwood hammock. A nature center designed as a Florida Cracker style schoolhouse offers displays, hands-on activities, group programs and children’s classes.Directions: From Cocoa, take SR 520 onto Merritt Island. Turn right (south) on Courtenay Parkway and travel 2.5 miles to the Park entrance on the right. For information about the nature center and programs, call 321-455-1385 Free. |
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