Ryckman Park
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A lovely park in Melbourne Beach, Fl This park is located at the turn where Ocean Ave turns north and becomes Riverside Drive. It is across from Djon’s Steak and Lobster house and to the west of the Fire station. It has several nice features to it. There is the historical Ryckman and Beaujean houses and railroad tracks, a pier, and a playground. The parking is directly in front of the park along the road. The spaces are numbers and there is a pay station for your convenience. It cost about $2/hour. There are several informational displays by the houses and the pier. The pier is very nice and can give you a lovely view of the sunset across the water and has a unique design feature that allows you to walk on the outside of the pier. The playground has a basketball court, swing set, and jungle jim. Along the path is a set of post with road signs with distances to different locations around the globe. All parts of the park seem very clean and well kept. There is a set of restrooms behind the Ryckman house. Overall, I thought this was a very nice park for walking, playing or learning the history of the local area. Definitely a good place to stop if you are in the area.
Ward DoughertyWard Dougherty
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Original review update on 6/15/24: Since my first review down below, they have changed it to where you have to pay to park. The fee to park is $2.50 for an hour and a half. The signs state “Thank you! Your parking fees help maintain our parks” which is obviously understandable but what I don’t understand is why they would lock the restrooms at 6pm and not notify the public of this prior to paying the parking fee? If my parking fee helps maintain the park (which the restrooms are a part of) then why would I not be able to use the restrooms during the time that I paid for the use of the park? Makes zero sense. Very inconvenient if you have young kiddos who have to go potty during their playtime while at the playground. Original review: This is one of our favorite parks/playgrounds to visit in the Melbourne, FL area. The views are absolutely gorgeous, especially when you get to catch a gorgeous sunset off the pier. It has three different playgrounds for the little ones, so plenty of choices regardless of what age group your kiddos fall into. It has a basketball court, restrooms and of course the gorgeous pier too!
A RA R
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It has 3 separate playgrounds for the kids, ranging in size and this to me is huge. In a great way. I have a 1 year old and a 2 year old and they could both play here. Plus the older kids running around could clearly also play . There is a basketball court and you can walk down the dock to fish or just look at the beautiful River. Great place to have birthday parties too! They have a pavilion for that, along with bathrooms! It looks small until you walk around and you realize there is plenty of space at that park. Only downside is you have to pay to park if you don't live in the area. And there isn't alot of parking. Still worth it in my opinion.
Kaitlyn BraceyKaitlyn Bracey
10
Absolutely loved this park. I rode my one wheel from satellite beach and found this park while riding. Absolutely beautiful park with a awesome history. Had everything from parks to play on for the kids, basket ball court, tennis court and the ruck man House with the original post office and another place attached. Can't remember the name though. All from around the 1890s. Very chill place. Also Melbourne Beach pier is attached to the park as well to go fishing or sight seeing. 10 outta 10 I recommend this park.
CALEB GOFFCALEB GOFF
10
I am reviewing Ryckman Park again with only 4 stars this time. What use to be a pristine park is now unfortunately not being kept up like it use to be. On my latest visit the landscaping was overgrown, repairs not made, & now they are wanting visitors to pay for parking! I use to LOVE coming here to relax with nature, but I’m saddened by the lack of caring & the greed for money! The restrooms were dirty & out of toilet paper & repairs in the pier needed to be fixed. So very sad 😞
Billie Thompson-RomieBillie Thompson-Romie
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Wish I could have gotten more pictures of the park but this was all that came out. We happened upon this when we didn't turn on A1A and ended up at this park. There were benches, picnic tables, a gazebo and looks to be model of an old timey Florida shack but I'm not sure. We didn't stay too long but it looked like the folks fishing off the pier were happy.
Linda FredrickLinda Fredrick
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Nearby Attractions Of Ryckman Park
Melbourne Beach Pier
Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast
Oceanside Liquor
Enrico's Fine Jewelry

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Oceanside Liquor
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Enrico's Fine Jewelry
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Nearby Restaurants Of Ryckman Park
Sand on the Beach
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Basic Info
Address
509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
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(321) 724-5860
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Website
melbournebeachfl.org
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4.7
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outdoor
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Ryckman Park is a public park located on Ocean Avenue in Melbourne Beach, Florida on the Indian River in the historic section of town. The park is in the historic section of Melbourne Beach and contains the Town Hall, the Melbourne Beach Community Center, a playground, several gazebos and the Melbourne Beach Pier.
attractions: Melbourne Beach Pier, Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast, Oceanside Liquor, Enrico's Fine Jewelry, restaurants: Sand on the Beach, Djon's Steak And Lobster House, Ocean 302, Oceanside Pizza - Melbourne Beach- Florida, Sunnyside Cafe, The Oasis Bar and Lounge, Fast Chicken on the Beach, Nautical Cafe, Rockies Cafe, Chefs Corner

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