The city of Melbourne has been green long before it was fashionable. A Tree City USA participant for 25 years now, Melbourne is a proponent of urban forestry. For tree-shaded new construction, Melbourne, FL is the first place to look. The city also has an abundance of green and open spaces. New construction, Melbourne, FL can often be found near parks and other recreational venues. There are more than 554.72 acres of parkland in the city. This includes 17 expansive community parks, 13 neighborhood parks and five city parks measuring less than an acre each. These parks offer everything from the basics like playgrounds and park benches to sports fields and other features. Melbourne FL Real Estate offers many community parks like Bean Park, Holmes Park and Campbell Park are where folks usually go to enjoy a picnic or grab an al fresco lunch. Those who want to go fishing head to Pineapple Park on the riverfront or to the Claude Edge Front St. Park, both on the banks of the Indian River. The latter also has a civic center, boat ramps and shuffleboard courts. Promenade Park in Melbourne’s historic downtown district has a manatee and wildlife observation area. Sports facilities like ball fields, swimming pools and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts can be found in places like Lipscomb Street Park, Crane Field Park, Fee Avenue Park and Ballard Park. A landmark is the Melbourne Military Memorial which honors various branches of military service. The city also maintains two municipal golf courses, Crane Creek Reserve and Mallards Landing. You can also practice your swing at the half a dozen public and private golf courses within the city or try your luck at one of Brevard County’s many championship courses.
