Maritime Hammock Preserve — Attraction in Cocoa Beach

Google does not help in the slightest in guiding you to the proper entrance if you have a car. The complicated way: There is a very small parking area, can hold maybe 4-5 cars the next street (Cocoa Isles Blvd) down from the Denny's where at the corner is currently a Space Coast Credit union. After you turn right on that street you make another right onto a dirt road immediately next to a small residential apartment building. If you enter the single family home housing you went too far. The easier way if they allow it: park at Denny's and walk down the sidewalk towards the credit union and there is a dirt entrance between the 2 businesses. Quick place to walk your dog if you...

I give this a 3 because it straddles an urban-oasis and legitimate nature. The challenge with this duality is it won't cater to someone who wants wildlife, no noise pollution or human interference (trash, dog walkers, desensitized wildlife) as it is not large enough and surrounded by the aforementioned. Conversely, an urban walker-type will likely not enjoy the unmanicured "trails" or bugs, or occasional daily wanderer who leaves wrappers from their meal in a mess. It does have a water feature, a small pond, but virtually no shade on the pond bank. Is it a good place to visit, it surely can be...just don't fit squarely into either category,...

We had a lot of fun exploring these trails. Seems dog friendly- they are well maintained grass trails with the exception of a bridge and pavilion overlooking the water. None of them are particularly long trails but they’re perfect for little ones to wander and older folks to navigate as well. There’s a playground area that is meant for older kids. I’m not sure where you’re supposed to park, but if you park at the back of the Denny’s parking lot towards left-hand side you’ll see a trail head which quickly leads...