We have some fun playgrounds in Indian River County (which can all be found in my Parks Guide), but if you're feeling up to an adventure, there are playgrounds in the surrounding areas that are worth the drive!
These playgrounds in Brevard County, Martin County, and St. Lucie County have features I love in a playground such as fun equipment, separate toddler areas, and shade. Keep reading to see why these are my favorite parks in the Treasure and Space Coasts!
B R E V A R D C O U N T Y |
Field of Dreams (West Melbourne Community Park)
3000 Minton Road
West Melbourne, FL
This park has it all! There are soccer fields, a baseball field, a mini golf area, a basketball court, a splash pad, and a skate park! There are also separate toddler and school-aged playgrounds. Most importantly, this park is ADA accessible and is the first park in Florida built entirely for children and adults with disabilities.
Click here to view our highlight reel!
Amenities at Field of Dreams Park
- Equipment: slides, swings, zip line swings, & climbing
- Parking: lot
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes
- Fence: yes, but there are openings
- Ground: rubber
- Seating: lots of picnic tables under pavilions
- Additional Info: ADA accessible, sports areas, mini golf/putting practice, splash pad, and skate park
Payton's Playspace at Grant-Valkaria Community Park
1449 Valkaria Road
Grant-Valkaria, FL 32950
This playground was renovated and opened in September 2023. This space stimulates imaginative play and blends into the surrounding natural habitat. It includes wheelchair-accessible surfaces and sensory play elements. It has separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. It is one of the best playgrounds for toddlers that I have visited! Read more about this community project.
Click here to view our highlight reel!
Amenities at Grant-Valkaria Community Park
- Equipment: slides, swings, climbing, stage, sand excavator, and pretend play
- Parking: lot
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
- Fence: yes - opening at the entrance
- Ground: mulch
- Seating: pavilion with picnic tables
- Additional Info: separate toddler and big-kid areas
M A R T I N C O U N T Y |
Pineapple Park
3129 NW Hillman Drive
Jensen Beach, FL 34994
What sets this playground apart is the large metal covering with two jumbo fans that covers the entire play area. Besides having shade, this park is also fully fenced and has soft flooring. There are baseball and soccer fields at this park. This is a great option if you want to get outside on a rainy day!
Click here to view our highlight reel!
Amenities at Pineapple Park
- Equipment: slides and climbing structures (no swings)
- Parking: large lot
- Shade: YES! fully covered with fans
- Restrooms: right across from the playground
- Ground: rubber flooring
- Seating: picnic tables
- Fence: yes, fully fenced and gated
- Additional Info: baseball and soccer fields
Seawall's Point Park
S Sewalls Point Road
Seawall's Point, FL 34996
(Stuart, FL)
This hidden gem of a park is so charming! There are cute touches like an arched entry, swinging bench, butterfly garden, and Little Free Library. The playground equipment is also fun, featuring tall slides and interesting climbing structures. There is a large sand play area and a small beach (Lagoon side), so I would recommend bringing sand toys. Don't worry, there is a place with running water to clean the sand off! I'm not sure if I would let my kids go in the water here (it was cold so we didn't test out the depth), but they loved playing on the beach. It was crowded the morning we went but then cleared out later. The one downside to this park is that there are no restrooms, but I did see a porta-potty in the parking lot.
Click here to view our highlight reel!
Amenities at Seawall's Point Park
- Equipment: slides, climbing, swings, and a large sand play area
- Parking: small lot - this may fill up during popular times (we asked permission to park across the street)
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: NO, porta-potty
- Ground: mulch, grass, and sand
- Seating: picnic tables
- Fence: yes, with a small entrance
- Additional Info: small beach on the Lagoon, Little Free Library
S T. L U C I E C O U N T Y |
Jaycee Park
Melaleuca Drive,
Fort Pierce, FL
We love this playground! It was renovated and opened in January 2023. There are separate playgrounds for toddlers and school-aged kids with a rubber ground and lots of fun equipment, such as zip line swings and a pirate ship. One of the best parts of this park is the little lagoon beach perfect for young kids (no big waves and shallow).
Click here to view our highlights!
Amenities at Jaycee Park
- Equipment: slides, swings, zip line swings, climbing, merry-go-round, lookout tower, and pirate ship theme
- Parking: lot
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes and showers
- Fence: yes - opening at the entrance
- Ground: rubber
- Seating: benches and covered picnic tables surrounding the playground
- Additional Info: small lagoon beach right next to the playground
Jessica Clinton Park
3200 SE Southbend Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
This park was renovated and reopened in late 2023. This park was designed to accommodate kids of all abilities and has carefully thought-out details, such as separate areas for little and big kids, multiple swing options, and fun equipment. It has big slides, a sky-surfer, spinners, a bouncy see-saw, and a large 2-seater spinner (watch the reel to see it in action!). There is also a fitness station, 2 ball fields, and sidewalk trail. This park will make your little ones and your big kids happy!
Click here to view our highlight reel!
Amenities at Jessica Clinton Park
- Equipment: slides, multiple types of swings, spinners, climbing, and more
- Parking: large lot
- Shade: some
- Restrooms: yes
- Fence: around the whole park but open entrance
- Ground: turf
- Seating: benches and covered picnic tables surrounding the playground
- Additional Info: fitness station, sidewalk trail, ball fields, ADA accessible
Sportsman's Park
201 NW Prima Vista Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL
The star of this playground is the large climbing dome! If you have a climber, they will love this feature. There are also separate sections with equipment for both toddlers and bigger kids, plus a fitness area with stationary bikes, ellipticals, and more.
Click here to view our highlights!
Amenities at Sportsman's Park
- Equipment: slides, swings, saucer swing, spinner, bouncy seesaw, and climbing dome
- Parking: lot
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes
- Fence: not fully fenced
- Ground: rubber
- Seating: benches
- Additional Info: fitness area
I hope this list of "worth the drive" playgrounds and parks in the areas surrounding Indian River County helps you find some fun places for your family to explore. I can't wait to add to this list, and I already have a couple of playgrounds in mind to explore. If you have a suggestion for a park that should be added to the list or an update that needs to be made, email alisone@macaronikid.com.
 |  |  |
