Parks, Recreation & Golf

The City of Melbourne Parks and Recreation Department manages numerous parks and recreational facilities, including:

• golf courses;
• athletic fields;
• playgrounds;
• outdoor basketball courts;
• pavilions and gazebos;
• fishing piers;
• boat ramps;
• cemeteries;
• tennis courts/pickleball courts;
• swimming pools;
• Melbourne Auditorium;
• Front Street Civic Center;
• Eau Gallie Civic Center;
• Wickham Park Community Center;
• Joseph N. Davis Community Center;
• Crane Community Center; 
• Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Center; and
• a variety of recreational programs, activities, and special events for all ages.

Mission Statement

To provide quality recreational facilities, parks, and programs, which are safe, diverse, affordable, and enriching to the Community through our commitment to public service.

Vision Statement

The City of Melbourne Parks, Recreation and Golf Department’s vision is to become a premier park and recreation destination that welcomes and engages residents and visitors. Through parks and recreation opportunities, we strive to enhance the quality of life and nurture the health and welfare of our community, our environment, and our economy. The Department will create a quality system by engaging the community, meeting national standards, providing excellent customer service, as well as providing diverse and affordable amenities and programs.

Refund Policy

The participant must initiate all requests for refund/transfer of fees. Parks and Recreation will provide a “Request for Refund” form to individuals when they request a refund or transfer. Refunds take approximately three to four weeks to process. The form must be completed, signed, dated and returned to the Recreation Office at the Community Center where the class was located in accordance with the refund schedules:

• Class/Athletic Fees/Summer Camp/Swim Lessons: Refund requests must be received in the Recreation office at least seven days before the starting date of the class or program. There will be a $5 per class/program administrative charge on all refunds.
• Memberships/Passes/Daily Fees/Activities, and Special Events/Shows: No refunds.