dog friendly park

Ballard Park

Overview: Ballard Park is rated 4.7/5 from 1609 Google reviews. This park offers a playground, boat ramp, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic areas. Amenities: Reviewers often mention restrooms nearby.

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4.7Google rating

1,609reviews

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4.7(1,609 reviews)

People say this park offers a playground, boat ramp, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic areas. They highlight the beautiful views of the water, the opportunity to see dolphins and manatees, and the relaxing atmosphere. They also like the ample parking and clean restrooms.

Best for

general off-leash exercise

Quick facts

Address924 Thomas Barbour Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935, USA

Phone(321) 255-4608

City pageMelbourne

Imported fromMelbourne, FL

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Dr. Ahmad Mallad5 months ago

It is a beautiful and wonderful place with breathtaking natural scenery. The place combines the charming and picturesque nature of trees and water with modernity. It has a beautiful place for children to play. It is a place equipped for families. I thank those in charge of this place and its administrative followers. Bathrooms are closed for maintenance.

Laura Bedro11 months ago

My husband and I love taking our dog here to just sit and relax. We like watching the boats go in and out of the canal. We almost always see dolphins and/or manatees when we visit here too! It's a beautiful park for a picnic and to just relax and take in the views. There are picnic tables and plenty of grass space. There's also a boat ramp.

Jacks8 months ago

nice park near the water good for walking, sitting and enjoying the beauty of nature together with lovely cool breeze...water looks so clean and clear, lot of boats going in and out.. loved it!

Michelle Bissonette2 months ago

Come at 3:00 in the afternoon, and you will see feeding time for all of the wildlife! It was awesome. We saw dolphins, water snakes, and tons of birds.

katherine spier9 months ago

Excellent! Fully shaded, the kids lovedddddd the atmosphere. There were plenty of places for mom to sit. The only complaint is the swings are a bit too high for most kids to get on. The bouncy frog is the best, the merry go round was great, several climbing and sliding options. Happy people.

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Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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