Erna Nixon Park, Melbourne

Name: Erna Nixon Park
Address: 1200 Evans Rd, Melbourne, 32904-2313, United States
Telephone: +1 321-952-4525

#8 among attractions in Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

Erna Nixon Park is a public park located on 1200 Evans Road, Melbourne, Florida. It contains a 3,000-foot elevated boardwalk through a natural Florida hammock. The park contains ferns and old live oaks with hanging Spanish moss. It provides a natural habitat for several species of birds and small animals, such as the gopher tortoise and indigo snake. The park also hosts frequent events, such as the semi-annual Moonlight Stroll that takes place in the evening and includes live music. The park is named after Melbourne Village naturalist Erna Nixon. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°5'24"N, 80°39'25"W

Address

1200 Evans RdMelborne VillageMelbourne 32904-2313 United States

Contact

+1 321-952-4525

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Day trips

Erna Nixon Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Square, Henegar Center, Andretti's Thrill Park, Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts.

0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Melbourne Square, Melbourne
19 min walk • Melbourne Square is an enclosed shopping mall in Melbourne, Florida. Opened in 1982, it is anchored by two Dillard's stores, J. C. Penney, Macy's, and Dick's Sporting Goods.
3 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Henegar Center, Melbourne
76 min walk • The Henegar Center is a historic U.S. building located at 625 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. Built in 1919, it is one of Brevard County’s oldest public buildings. On March 12, 1963, the building received its name in honor of Ruth Henegar, a long-time teacher and principal at the school that used the building at the time.
3.3 miSE
28°3'10"N • 80°37'22"W
Andretti's Thrill Park, Melbourne
85 min walk • Theme park, Arcade, Racetrack
2.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts, Melbourne
68 min walk • The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts is a museum in Melbourne, Florida, located in Brevard County. It is part of Florida Institute of Technology and exhibits textiles, clothing and accessories.
3.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Foosaner Art Museum, Melbourne
88 min walk • The Foosaner Art Museum, formerly the Brevard Art Museum, was located along the Indian River in the Eau Gallie Arts District, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida.
2.9 miNE
Park
Ballard Park, Melbourne
75 min walk • Ballard Park is a public park located at 924 Thomas Barbour Drive, Melbourne, Florida and is situated on the Indian River Lagoon and the Eau Gallie River in what was historically Eau Gallie, FL.
2.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Liberty Bell Memorial Museum, Melbourne
67 min walk • The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum is located at 1601 Oak Street, Melbourne, Florida in Wells Park and is located adjacent to Melbourne Military Memorial Park.
1.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Airport Museum, Melbourne
46 min walk • The Airport Museum is located inside the Melbourne International Airport, One Air Terminal Parkway, Melbourne, Florida. It houses displays of the history of the Naval Air Station Melbourne and the Melbourne International Airport.
2.3 miE
Church
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melbourne
58 min walk • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, founded in 1884 and now located at 50 West Strawbridge Avenue in Melbourne, Florida, in the United States, is a historic parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.
3.3 miNE
Museum, History museum
Historic Rossetter House Museum, Melbourne
83 min walk • The Historic Rossetter House Museum is located at 1320 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida in the historic section of Eau Gallie.
2.9 miE
Cemetery
Melbourne Cemetery, Melbourne
74 min walk • The Melbourne Cemetery or City of Melbourne Cemetery is a cemetery in Melbourne, Florida, United States. It is located on Hibiscus Boulevard at the intersection with Lake Street. The cemetery includes graves of original settlers of Melbourne, to include Cornthwaite John Hector who founded the city.