Satellite Beach Recreation Department Upcoming Events

See the Satellite Beach Recreation Department web site for additional information on any upcoming events.

Satellite Beach Off-Leash Dog Park
The 1 ½ acre park is located at the SB Sports & Recreation Park (next to the SB Library) for your dog to play unleashed.  New visitors must bring their dog’s shot records (as provided by your vet’s office) and have rabies tag on the dog’s collar.  The park is open weekdays 8-11am & 4-7pm and weekends 8am-7pm The cost is  $2.50 for up to 2 people and/or up to 3 dogs to enter, $3.50 if you exceed the 2/3 rule.  The Satellite Beach Dog Park phone number is (321) 777-8004.

Hightower Beach Park
Located at the north end of Satellite Beach, this environmentally sensitive park has restrooms, a handicapped dune crossover and a nature boardwalk through pristine dunes.

Samsons Island Nature Park
Samsons Island, owned by the City of Satellite Beach, is located within the city’s boundaries on a 52-acre island in the Banana River.  Managed as a passive nature park, activities on the island include bird watching, nature observation & water activities such as fishing.  The park can be used between dusk to dawn for camping or evening outings, but a permit must first be obtained from the SB Recreation Dept. The park’s success is largely due to the efforts of many volunteers who maintain trails and campsites.  To find out about the City’s volunteer programs for individuals, families & groups call 773-6458.  There is a free boat trip & park tour available Sundays @ 1pm, leaving from the SB Fire dock

Samsons Island Volunteer Program
Samsons Island Nature Park is a 52 acre island owned by the City of Satellite Beach located in the Indian River Lagoon.  Since 1991, city volunteers and staff have worked diligently to re-vegetate this spoil island so local flora and fauna can enjoy a small piece of open land.  The Samsons Island volunteer program recruits individuals, families and local organizations to lend a hand with park duties that suit their ability level. You can volunteer any Sunday, 1-4pm during our regular park work day.  Those interested in volunteering on Samsons Island can contact Kerry Stoms, Satellite Beach Recreation Dept. Director, at 773-6458 or kstoms@satellitebeach.org

Beachlovers (and trash haters)
Beachlovers & Trash Haters are gathering at Pelican Beach Park, north dune crossover at 8am on the second Saturday monthly.  The informal trash bash is spearheaded by Judy De La Rosa.  Keep Brevard Beautiful will supply trash bags and gloves, volunteers should bring their own drinking water.  No need to rsvp, just show up!  Contact Judy at 960-0436 or judy@mitchrealty.com with questions.

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society
The STPS continues to hold their meetings in the Melbourne Beach Community Center on the first Thursday of each month.  The meeting starts at 7:30pm and usually includes a guest speaker. The public is welcome to attend.  For more information call the Sea Turtle Preservation Society at 676-1701.

Marine Environmental Club
If you enjoyed Marine Biology Camp or have a great interest in marine activities, keep the excitement going with our Marine Environmental Club this school year!   Youth  7-13 yrs old can join Ms. Tiffany in monthly meetings that feature local experts in marine or environmental fields and marine activities!  The club meets from 7-8pm January 25,  February 29, March 21, and April 25 at the DRS Community Center Meeting Room 1089 S. Patrick dr Satellite Beach 773-6458     Cost:   $20/child

Satellite Beach is a recycling-conscious community!
Check out the recycle area behind the David R. Schechter Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive.  There are bins for glass, plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper  products. Inside the lobby, we regularly collect items that can be used by others such as eyeglasses (recycled by the SB Lions Club), coffee mugs (recycled by the SB Woman’s Club for Daily Bread), greeting card fronts, bottle caps (recycled by Brevard Montessori School, SB) and cell phones for soldiers. View the full list of recycling opportunities @ www.satellitebeachrecreation.