Juan Ponce de Leon Landing - Melbourne Beach, FL, USA
N 28° 00.669 W 080° 31.835
17R E 546150 N 3098526
The Juan Ponce de Leon Landing is a small oceanfront park in Brevard County, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WM6QVK
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2009
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From the
Brevard County Parks and Recreation website:
Juan Ponce de León Landing
4005 Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach
Parks Referendum Project
On SR-A1A 6.2 miles south of US-192 (Melbourne Cswy).
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled use.
This 25.57-acre regional beach park features 2 beach crossovers, a small pavilion, restrooms, and parking.
Historic Interest Feature
The park commemorates the epic 1513 voyage of Ponce de Leon and his landing on the shore of Florida on April 2 and at the exact site of the park.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms
ACTIVITY FEATURES
• Fishing (surf)
• Swimming (unguarded)
DOS & DON’TS: 1) Service animals only. 2) Alcoholic beverages in designated areas only. 3) Other restrictions as posted.