Recreation

1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 952-3443

Palm Bay Aquatic Center
420 Community College Pkwy. SE
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-2833

Ted Whitlock Community Center
370 Championship Cir. NW
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 952-3231

Tony Rosa Community Center
1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 952-3443

Rain-Out Hotlines
Aquatic Center:
(321) 726-5680
Athletics:
(321) 952-3445
Special Events:
(321) 726-5682

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Collage of community activities labeled “Fun,” “Fitness,” and “Friendship,” featuring children playing in foam, participants walking in a race, and two adults smiling together at a festive event.

A man stands on a waterfront pier at sunset, casting a fishing line into calm water. The sky glows with orange and purple hues as evening settles over the shoreline.

Two children stand in a swimming pool at the Palm Bay Aquatic Center during the annual Underwater Egg Hunt, collecting colorful plastic eggs in an orange mesh bag while wearing swim gear and floatation aids.

Three children sit at a table during the day camp program, coloring paper shapes with markers. They focus on their craft activity inside a classroom setting.

A man wearing a colorful patterned shirt poses beside a bright green lion dance costume at the annual Multicultural Festival. Bleachers and attendees appear in the background during the community celebration.

Two people stand along the bank of Turkey Creek, waving as kayakers paddle down the calm, tree-lined waterway surrounded by lush green foliage at the sanctuary.

Three women walk small dogs on leashes across a grassy dog park enclosed by a chain-link fence. The dogs trot ahead while the group enjoys a sunny day outdoors.

Three cyclists ride mountain bikes along a wooden boardwalk trail surrounded by dense forest and palm trees, enjoying an outdoor ride through a natural park setting.

The City of Palm Bay Recreation Department is dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality recreational opportunities, athletics, and family-friendly events that promote fun, fitness, and friendship. Through a variety of programs and services across our parks and facilities, we empower our community with experiences that support health, wellness, education, and environmental stewardship, creating a vibrant and welcoming city for all.

🚧 Driskell Park Closure for Renovations 🚧

Driskell Park (2155 Monroe St NE) will be fully closed beginning April 27 for comprehensive renovations. The park is anticipated to reopen by June 30. Planned improvements include a complete interior renovation of the restroom building with new tile and upgraded amenities, exterior enhancements to the facility, replacement and upgrades of approximately 1,000 linear feet of sidewalk, and full removal and replacement of both basketball court surfaces and goals. Due to the scope of work, the park will remain closed to the public for the duration of the project.

🏗️ Liberty Park Phased Improvements & Partial Closures 🏗️

Liberty Park (895 Carlyle Ave SE) will undergo improvements in phases, allowing portions of the park to remain open while work is underway. Visitors should expect temporary closures and limited access to certain areas throughout the project.

The north parking lot will be closed beginning the week of April 27 for sidewalk replacement, parking lot repairs, and seal coating. This phase is anticipated to be completed by June 3. During this time, sections of sidewalk near the basketball and multiuse courts will also be replaced, requiring intermittent closures in those areas.

Following completion of the north parking lot, work will shift to the south parking lot. Repairs and seal coating will be completed in phases, with portions of the lot closed as work progresses. This phase is also expected to be completed by June 3.

Additional CDBG-funded improvements are planned, with construction timelines pending material delivery. The multipurpose court is expected to be closed for an extended period, estimated to last several months once work begins. Dugout construction will also take place and may impact field use; however, fields are anticipated to remain open during this portion of the project.

⚽ Field Closure Notice – Fred Poppe Regional Park ⚽

Please be advised that Soccer Fields 3 & 4 at Fred Poppe Regional Park (1951 Malabar Rd NW) are closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Monday, April 20.

This temporary closure supports turf recovery, helps prevent overuse, and ensures safe playing conditions during a critical period for field care.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain high-quality, safe fields for everyone.

🚧 Lynbrook Park Ballfield Closures 🚧

To accommodate our users, Field Two at Lynbrook Park (695 Lynbrook St NW, Palm Bay) is currently closed at this time while we update and replace the fencing.

Work on Field One is complete and the field has reopened. Field Two is now closed so fencing updates can begin on that field.

At this time, we do not have a confirmed time for project completion. This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the park facilities.

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