In terms of enjoying yourself, look no further than Vero Beach. This seaside community is packed with great private and public recreation facilities. From 10 free public beach access points with no parking charges to 17 golf clubs, whatever your style is Vero Beach has a thing or many to offer to you.
Tucked away from city congestion and traffic, this hidden treasure offers new construction homes with direct access to the world’s oldest team sport at the Polo Grounds at Vero Beach.
https://www.pologroundsverobeach.com/
America’s first National Wildlife Refuge is located near the Atlantic coastal community of Sebastian, Florida. A little island in the Indian River Lagoon, a dot on the map really, but with a very large international footprint. Pelican Island, and its surrounding 5400+ acres of protected waters and lands, are known as the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pelican-island
Enjoy a visit to one of the most beautiful parts of the Florida coastline and experience the thrill of your lifetime! Our professional jumpmasters’ experience level exceeds thousands of tandem skydives and our skydiving center has maintained one of the best safety records in the sport.
https://www.skydiveseb.com/tandem-skydiving/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0t63BhAUEiwA5xP54XLeUOVjSj7B8SmoBPtXRNhYdY2VtQaftkguz7PAjc2HcrDNXS7HfhoCwvUQAvD_BwE
The Skate Park has been completely rebuilt and is equipped with many amenities a skateboarder and the rest of the community will surely appreciate. Located at the Barber Street Sports Complex (1121 Barber Street), the Skate Park is a great enhancement to this complex. The park has concrete features including three ramps, a jersey barrier, boxes and the entire skating floor.
https://www.cityofsebastian.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Skate-Park-19
The Gifford Aquatic Center is a family oriented public swimming pool centrally located south of 49th St. The facility features a heated zero depth pool, 5 lanes for lap swimming, and splash/play deck. Additionally, the facility houses a party/meeting room that can be rented by the hour. Recreation programs are now available year round at the Gifford Aquatic Center through a grant from the Florida Blue Foundation. See page 12 for more information.
https://indianriver.gov/services/parks_and_recreation/gifford_aquatic_center/index.php
Nestled along the pristine shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Disney's Vero Beach Resort is known for creating magical experiences, and the holiday season is no exception. The resort's festive décor is nothing short of spectacular, with twinkling lights, larger-than-life ornaments, and beautifully adorned Christmas trees.
The facility is recreational in nature, but also provides for the training of Law Enforcement Agencies in the area.
https://indianriver.gov/services/parks_and_recreation/shooting_range/index.php
Safari Mini Golf and Games is the only affordable family fun center in Vero Beach, Florida with 36 holes, arcade games, batting cages, party packages, and more!
https://www.verobeachhalf.com/
Safari Mini Golf and Games is the only affordable family fun center in Vero Beach, Florida with 36 holes, arcade games, batting cages, party packages, and more!
https://safariminigolfandgames.com/
Our mission is to provide a complete health and fitness experience, encompassing wellness and injury prevention through fitness, sports, and health care; focusing on community needs, serving elite athletes to those seeking a healthy lifestyle.
Surfers from around the globe flock to Sebastian Inlet State Park to ride “First Peak” and “Monster Hole,” but this pristine park is more than a Florida surfer’s paradise.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/Sebastian-Inlet
Located at 480 North Indian River Drive, The Manatee Observation and Education Center is open year-round and features a classroom, exhibit area and gift shop open 6 days a week. Manatees can be observed in Moore's Creek all year long, although more are found frolicking in the creek in the winter months.
https://cityoffortpierce.com/211/Manatee-Center
Located at 480 North Indian River Drive, The Manatee Observation and Education Center is open year-round and features a classroom, exhibit area and gift shop open 6 days a week. Manatees can be observed in Moore's Creek all year long, although more are found frolicking in the creek in the winter months.
https://verobeach.com/vero-beach-community/mclarty-treasure-museum
The Smithsonian Marine Station (SMS) at Fort Pierce, Florida is a research center specializing in marine biodiversity and ecosystems of Florida. Research focuses on the Indian River Lagoon and the offshore waters of Florida's east central coast, with comparative studies throughout coastal Florida.
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/smithsonian-marine-station
Vero Beach would not be the same without its iconic beaches. All 26 miles of Indian River County's coastline are open to the public. Across Vero Beach there 10 public beach access points all of which provide free parking. Three of which provide city lifeguard protection. Our beaches are also world famous for the thousands of Sea Turtle nests which are built each year in the sand dunes. Vero Beach also is home to The Jaycee Park Boardwalk pictured above which spans 1/2 mile along Jaycee Park and provides beach access at numerous points.
https://verobeach.com/explore-vero-beach/beaches
As Vero Beach's flagship city park Riverside park is a crowd favorite. It's sunsets are not to be missed by any Vero Beach resident. The park is home to the Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Veterans Memorial Island, tennis and racquetball facilities, fishing pier, boat launches, and a fitness trail. The park truly has it all and is a must see destination.
https://www.covb.org/facilities/facility/details/Riverside-Park-6
Located on 5 acres of land directly on the intercoastal waterway adjacent to The Vero Beach Marina. This free to the public privately supported dog park is a very unique part of Vero Beach. The off-leash park which was recently voted The Treasure Coast's best dog park, offers large and small dog sections, water refill stations, and shaded seating areas for owners.
Vero Beach is home to some of the best golf in Florida. With over 17 golf clubs and 40 courses Vero Beach has and continues to leave its mark on the golf community. Quail Valley golf club which was recently featured on Barstool Sports #1 trending Fore-Play Podcast is the choice course in town of Country Music Superstar and Vero Beach native Jake Owen. Bent Pine Golf Club, Pictured above has hosted six U.S. Open qualifiers. Sandridge Golf Club is a county owned course which welcomes golfers of all skill sets to enjoy the florida sun and is home to many childrens events and clinics.
https://www.bentpinegolf.com/index.html
https://www.quailvalleygolfclub.com/
Vero Beach is also home to numerous Tennis clubs and facilities. Vero Beach is unique in that it offers so many free to the public courts such as The Riverside Tennis Complex. The complex is comprised of eight courts, two indoor squash courts, a pro shop, and an outdoor handball court and features numerous seasonal leagues open to all. If you are interested in joining a private club Vero Beach has plenty of options. The Boulevard Tennis Club is a private club which offers members access to 13 Har-Tru courts as well as full service pro shop, locker rooms, fitness center and restaurant.
https://www.covb.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Riverside-Racquet-Tennis-Complex-25
http://blvdtennisclub.com/index.html
https://www.verobeachtennis.net/
This county owned, free to the public park provides residents with access to the Indian River Lagoon and to the Atlantic Ocean. The Indian River Lagoon side of the park is frequented by nature enthusiasts who love spotting the very common West Indian Manatees who flock to the park as it is sheltered from the remainder of the lagoon. You will see many Kayakers and boaters at the park and it is a great place to bird watch or go for a family hike as it has many miles of nature trails as well as an observation tower.
https://www.ircgov.com/Departments/General_Services/Parks/Round_Island_Riverside.htm
Located in the heart of downtown Vero Beach, Pocahontas Park is a staple of many young families in Vero Beach. With its horse monument and large playgorund children love playing at the park. The park also provides plenty of shade and benches for parents to enjoy. In addition to the playground the park is also home to pickleball, tennis, and shuffleboard courts.
https://www.covb.org/facilities/facility/details/Pocahontas-Park-15
The North County Aquatic Center is located in Sebastian off of CR 512 approximately 2 miles east of I95. The facility is home to a competition pool, diving well, and an activity pool. The competition pool features 18 lanes at 25 yards for lap swimming and is handicap accessible. The diving well is equipped with one-meter and three-meter diving boards. The activity pool offers a variety of amenities including slides, bubbles, and a water play structure. The activity pool has zero-depth entry to accommodate all ages and abilities.
https://indianriver.gov/services/parks_and_recreation/north_county_aquatic_center/index.php
The Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center, or iG Center, is Indian River County's response to the growing demand for an indoor event venue and recreation facility. The state of the art facility was constructed in 2016 and accommodates a variety of events both large and small. The iG Center Event Venue features a 13,425 square foot event hall/gymnasium that can accommodate up to 550 guests, a media room, several multi-use rooms, courtyard, and an outdoor veranda. Host your next event with us, an affordable option with endless possibilities!
https://indianriver.gov/services/parks_and_recreation/intergenerational_recreation_center/index.php
Situated on 10 acres, BigShots Golf in Vero Beach is a two-story, golf recreation and entertainment experience offering a full-service restaurant, 2 sports bars, event space and 30 climate-controlled tee boxes. Hit some balls, relax, and enjoy our chef crafted menu, creative cocktails and fun-filled atmosphere.
Vero Bowl is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Vero Bowl you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. We have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids! Bumpers are great to keep the bowling balls out of the gutters and smiles on the faces of your small children.
The historic Jungle Trail, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally a sandy road built in the 1920s for the citrus growers on the barrier island (called Orchard Island). The trail passes through hammocks of palms and other coastal wetland species, as well as gated communities, spectacular homes and the shores of Indian River Lagoon.
https://www.indianriverlagoonbyway.com/destination/historic-jungle-trail/
Here you will find an 18-hole, semi-private, par 62, Arthur Hills designed PGA and USGA affiliated Golf Course that is both challenging for the most avid golfer and at the same time, beginners find it to be a great match. While golfing with us, you will find not only a challenging course but also a friendly and courteous staff and a pace that is just about as close to perfect as possible. Our golfers are comprised of people who have a passion for the game and a zest for living and laughing. At Vista Plantation Golf Club we honor the game of golf and love the spirit of the sport.
https://www.vistaplantationgolf.com/
One of the top courses on the Treasure Coast. Designed by famed architect Jim Fazio Fairwinds has earned 4.5 stars on Golf Digest’s Recommended Places to Play.
https://www.fairwindsgolf.com/
Indian Hills Golf Course has been a cornerstone of Fort Pierce since 1942. The City acquired the course in 2002 and has been continually striving to improve both customer service and course conditions. In that spirit, the city retained Architect Ward Northrup to design an entirely new 18-hole layout on the existing grounds.
https://fl-fortpierce.civicplus.com/1014/Indian-Hills-Golf-Course
The 18-hole "Island Pines" layout is a challenging par 72, 5,982 yards from the longest tees. The course rating is 69.0 and has a slope rating of 118. Opened in 1971, the course was designed by Arthur Young. We have a tight knit staff that's accommodating and very friendly. Among our many amenities are annual, seasonal, and range memberships, an aqua driving range, a spacious club house with banquet room for private parties, a full liquor bar, breakfast/ lunch specials and snacks, a pro shop, lockers and showers and many other amenities. Please come visit and enjoy our great hospitality.
https://www.islandpinesgolf.com/
Established over 40 years ago, The Moorings Yacht & Country Club is one of Vero Beach’s most prestigious, private clubs. Located on the shores of the Indian River Lagoon, a piece of paradise awaits you.
https://www.themooringsclub.com/
Pointe West Country Club under the new ownership of Luna Golf is embarking on a new direction for the Club. Gone are the days of the Club owned by a large bank, here are the days of an ownership promising a daily commitment to excellence on and off the course.
Quail Valley began with a collective vision, spearheaded by Steve Mulvey along with his partner Kevin Given and 30 founding members. Steve Mulvey was focused on seeing that vision come to fruition while placing an indelible mark on the local landscape.
https://www.quailvalleygolfclub.com/
Quail Valley began with a collective vision, spearheaded by Steve Mulvey along with his partner Kevin Given and 30 founding members. Steve Mulvey was focused on seeing that vision come to fruition while placing an indelible mark on the local landscape.
Quail Valley began with a collective vision, spearheaded by Steve Mulvey along with his partner Kevin Given and 30 founding members. Steve Mulvey was focused on seeing that vision come to fruition while placing an indelible mark on the local landscape.
https://www.riomarcountryclub.com/
