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Erna Nixon Park Nature CenterErna Nixon Park1200 Evans Road, Melbourne Center and trail open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Free guided tours 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays year round. Group tours by appointment, call to schedule.Regarding Email Sent to brevardparks.com—Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released
in response to a public records request, do not send electronic
mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing. |
Erna Nixon Park is a 53.93-acre natural Florida hammock and nature preserve located just south of Nasa Boulevard southwest of the Melbourne Airport. Although surrounded by a commercial district, it is home to many birds and small animals, including the protected gopher tortoise and Indigo snake. The park was dedicated to Erna Nixonin 1981.
A popular site for nature walks and outdoor festivals such as the annual Crackerfest held in October, or enjoy exhibits at the nature center which adjoins a small pavilion with picnic tables. Nature Adventure programs for grades K-5 are presented during the school year at several South Area locations by Erna Nixon Interpretive Rangers, and outreach programs are available. Call for program details, or for information about volunteering and contributions to the park.
Habitats
Florida Hammock, Pine Flatwoods, Wetland
Watchable Wildlife
Gopher Tortoise, Indigo Snake;
Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail—Summer
Tanager, Eastern Towhee, and mixed Warbler flocks in migration
ADA Accessible
Parking, Restrooms, Pavilion, Nature Boardwalk
Activity Features
• Interpretive Nature Boardwalk (2,345')• Interpretive Nature Trail (640')
• Groups Tours (Sat.& Sun. 2 p.m.)
• Nature Center Exhibits
• Nature Programs (Grades K through 5)
• Annual Events
-Crackerfest
-Moonlight Strolls
Dos & Don’ts
1) Service animals only2) Other restrictions as posted