Erna Nixon Park

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Erna Nixon Park
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Sign inside Erna Nixon Park
Type Public park[1]
Location 1200 Evans Road
Melbourne, Florida
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Area 53.93 acres or 21.82 ha[1]
Operated by Brevard County
Open All year

Erna Nixon Park is a public park located on 1200 Evans Road, Melbourne, Florida. It contains a 3,000-foot (910 m) elevated boardwalk through a natural Florida hammock.[1] 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.[1] The park also hosts frequent events, such as the semi-annual Moonlight Stroll that takes place in the evening and includes live music.[1] The park is named after Melbourne Village naturalist Erna Nixon (B: November 3, 1891).

The Erna Nixon Park Nature Center features exhibits of animal mounts and live small animals.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Florida Today. "Erna Nixon Park", Leisure Action: Brevard County Parks & Recreation, Fall 2007 to Spring 2008 (Melbourne, FL: Florida Today, September 2007), p. 23.

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