Parks & Recreation

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;
• swimming pools;
• Melbourne Auditorium;
• Front Street Civic Center;
• Eau Gallie Civic Center;
• Wickham Park Community Center;
• Joseph N. Davis 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.