Rotary Park Merritt Island

The wooded drive into this 37.77-acre community park leads visitors to a full-featured playground. Nearby, an interpretive nature boardwalk invites walks and a Nature Center offers exhibits, tours and classes. To schedule a tour or arrange a visit to the Nature Center, call (321) 455-1385. Only service animals are permitted at Rotary Park.

The Arnold Memorial Pavilion with 4 grills is adjacent to restrooms with a paved walkway leading to the playground and benches. Four picnic shelters, grills, picnic tables, and a grass volleyball court invite leisure activity. A multi-use field, paved pedway, and a pavilion with serving area and restrooms was completed as part of the Parks Referendum.

Arnold Pavilion Inside View
Green Space
Playground
Covered area on winding boardwalk in wooded area
Rotary Park Nature Center
Little owl perched on person's hand

Facilities

  • Playground
  • Restroom
  • Bicycle Roadway
  • 2 Unlighted Soccer Fields
  • 1 Multi-use Field
  • 1 - 3,270' Pedway
  • 1 Nature Center
  • 1 - 1,800' Nature Boardwalk
  • 1 - 'Arnold Memorial Pavilion' 10,404 sq. ft. with 20 tables
  • 1 - 'Soccer Pavilion' 1,600 sq. ft. with 8 tables and serving area
  • 4 - 'Family Shelter' 400 sq. ft. with 2 tables each

Rentals

Additional fees may apply for water, electricity, serving areas and kitchens. For additional information please call (321) 633-1874.

Family Picnic Shelter Number 1

Family Shelter 1

400 sq. ft. with 2 tables, electricity and a grill

Reserve Family Shelter 1
Family Picnic Shelter Number 2

Family Shelter 2

400 sq. ft. with 2 tables and a grill

Reserve Family Shelter 2
Family Picnic Shelter Number 3

Family Shelter 3

400 sq. ft. with 2 tables, electricity and a grill

Reserve Family Shelter 3
Family Picnic Shelter Number 4

Family Shelter 4

400 sq. ft. with 2 tables and a grill

Reserve Family Shelter 4
Rotary Park Soccer Pavilion

Soccer Pavilion

1600 sq. ft. with kitchen/serving area, restrooms, and 8 tables

Reserve Soccer Pavilion
Arnold Memorial Pavilion

Arnold Memorial Pavilion

10,404 sq. ft. with 20 tables

Reserve Arnold Memorial Pavilion
Register for a Thursday Private Class at Rotary Park Nature Center in Fall 2023.
Introduce your toddler to nature with Rotary Park's Tadpole program on Wednesday mornings.
Register for a Friday Private Class at Rotary Park Nature Center in Fall 2023.
See a Murder Mystery Dinner Show with Big Kid Adventures on October 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM.
Take a stroll with a Rotary Park naturalist on October 21, 2023
Register your homeschooler to learn how to "Be A Friend to Nature" on Thursday October 26, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Visit Bok Tower Gardens with Big Kid Adventures on November 3, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
Register your homeschooler to learn about "Invasive Species" on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Take a stroll with a Rotary Park naturalist on November 11, 2023
Go birding at Rotary Park Merritt Island on November 25, 2023
Register your homeschooler to learn about Estuaries on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Visit ICE! at Gaylord Palms with Big Kid Adventures on December 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM.
Take a stroll with a Rotary Park naturalist on December 23, 2023

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