Ballard Park

This park is a hidden gem that sits on the water. There is a gated playground, some tennis or basketball courts, spots for fishing, tables for picnics, covered areas for parties, a dock for boating and benches next to the water to relax and enjoy a nice breeze. We have been here twice and cannot wait to go back!

This is a really nice boat launch and park. The number of birds and other animals we were able to see was so unexpected in a city park. The boat launch is seconds away from the river. The bathrooms needed a little work and definitely needed cleaning. They also had basketball courts and tennis courts.

Beautiful park right along the Indian River Lagoon. There was so much wildlife to see!!! Plenty of benches and covered picnic pavilions, playground, tennis courts and boat ramps.

Went kayaking at sunset with friends. First time launching here, and what a nice launch for kayaks. Public ramps (3 each), with a shallow concrete slope makes it easy. Very clean looking park, make sure you use GOOGLE maps as it's easy to miss turn on US 1. This is one of the places in the local area where you can see families of dolphins right from the shore... Lovely place to kayak. Would recommend to anyone even if you don't kayak...

Ballard Park is great! There are pavilions to rent, boat docks, river access for fishing and swimming near the shore, gated kid's playground (with a restroom close by), tennis court, and basketball court. Plenty of parking spots for all kinds of park goers, including handicap spots and vehicles towing boats.

It's also a lovely place to enjoy the view of the river to watch passing boats, dolphins, and manatees while sitting on the many benches available.

Ballard Park is a community park just a short walk from the downtown area. This is a great place to take in a view for lunch, stroll, jog, or fish. The park also has tennis courts, rentable gazebos, picnic areas, boat launch, and large fenced in playground. Positioned on Indian River and end of Eau Gallie River, offers a great views of the nearby marina and 518/Eau Gallie Causeway bridge. Best part is the local wildlife. You may see manatees, dolphins, and bird life. Enjoy your time here!

Beautiful park, amazing scenery and wildlife. Plenty of parking and picnic tables. Whereevr you look, it's beautiful. Great place to kayak from! Tennis courts, dog friendly.

Decent place to fish and an amazing place to relax. The scenery is beautiful and there is always wildlife to see.

We love visiting Ballard park. Lots of wildlife to see. Great park for the kids to play. Restrooms are alittle dirty, bring hand sanitizer, wipes etc. We visit frequently. Fished for our first time there today.

I enjoyed the views of the marina and loved watching the dolphins swim around as well.

Great place to sit and watch the water, have lunch or fish. There is a boat dock, and a nice playground for the kids, basketball court and pavilions. Gorgeous views of the Indian River and you can check out boats in the marina.

Perfect park and place for wedding photos and meet and greet 🫶💖 thank you Ballard Park!

On of the best places in Melbourne for beautiful scenery. Bring your lunch. Bring your camera. You will see lots of aquatic animals and fish and coastal birds. Dont forget your boat. Clean and well maintained.

My favorite place to relax at the river.

Beautiful park. Water, play area, picnic tables. It was nice. More shade for parking would be nice but that would be my only complaint.

Beautiful views, great breeze, nice boat and kayak launches and I appreciated the clean restroom!

This park is beautiful and serene.

One of our favorite parks in the area to go with family! Great spot for watching the water, taking photos of the sunrise, or having a picnic at one of the covered tables and benches.

Very beautiful place. Whether you are bringing the kids to the park or just relaxing and enjoying the views. Love to see the wildlife every time we go.

A gorgeous park with tennis courts, boat ramp, picnic areas & gorgeous sunrise/sunset views!