In the Know: Brevard Beaches with Free Parking

Editor’s Note: Because parking rules can change, please check local signs and municipal websites for the latest parking regulations and fees.

Brevard County has 72 miles of beautiful beaches. Knowing which ones have free parking can make your trip to the beach even more enjoyable.

Beaches with Free Parking

Here are some of our local beach parks that offer free parking plus other amenities.

• Cherie Down Park – Free parking, restrooms, drinking fountain, outdoor showers, pavilions, boardwalk, and dune crossovers.
  Don’t Miss the STPS March 7^th Beach Cleanup at Cherie Down Park.
  Location: 8330 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL
  
• Lori Wilson Park – Over 200 free parking spaces, restrooms, outdoor showers, nature boardwalk, seasonal lifeguards, dune crossovers, pavilions, and an off-the-leash dog park off (on the south side).
  Location: 1500 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL
  
• Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park – Free parking, restrooms, outdoor showers, and picnic areas.
  Location: 198-100 S. 16th Street, Cocoa Beach, FL
  
• Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach – Over 200 free parking spaces, restrooms, pavilions, seasonal lifeguards, outside showers, dune crossovers, a playground, volleyball courts, and picnic tables.
  Location: 2301 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, Melbourne, FL
  
• Spessard Holland North Beach Park and Spessard Holland South Beach Park – Free parking, seasonal lifeguards, dune crossovers, pavilions, restrooms, drinking fountains, and outdoor showers.
  North Location: 2207 Atlantic Street, Melbourne Beach, FL
  South Location: 2545 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL
  
• Val M. Steele Park – Free parking, restrooms, outside showers, dune crossovers, and picnic shelters.
  Don’t Miss the STPS March 7th Beach Cleanup at Val M. Steel Park.
  Location: 3535 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL
  

City of Satellite Beach Free Parking Passes:

Note: Parking passes may take up to 72 hours for approval.

• Satellite Beach residents can get a free annual parking pass which includes up to two vehicles per account. Use this link to fill out the application: Satellite Beach Resident Annual Pass Application.
  
• Non-residents of Satellite Beach can get a free annual parking pass for Pelican Beach Park (Lot 5) and Hightower Beach Park EAST (Lot 1) only. Also includes up to two vehicles per account. Use this link to fill out the application: Non-Resident Annual Pass Application for Pelican and Hightower Beach EAST Parking.

Additional Information:

Learn more about parking at our local beaches on these websites:

• City of Cape Canaveral: Cape Canaveral Beaches
• City of Cocoa Beach: Beach Access
• Brevard County: Parks Directory
• City of Satellite Beach: Parking Passes and Beach Parking Locations
• Visit Space Coast: Space Coast Beach Guide