Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
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cultural <strong>and</strong> entertainment experiences. Such facilities provide specialized active recreation<br />
opportunities such as golf, bowling, <strong>and</strong> roller skating.<br />
Private recreation, cultural, <strong>and</strong> entertainment facilities are usually provided in response to market<br />
dem<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> are not appropriate for inclusion in level of service st<strong>and</strong>ards of a community’s<br />
comprehensive plan. Likewise, use of public recreation facilities for seasonal celebrations, concerts,<br />
dramatic performances, <strong>and</strong> festivals is often an important part of a community recreation program,<br />
but are not appropriate to include in a set of service st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Some private recreation facilities located within <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>and</strong> the immediate surrounding area<br />
are as follows:<br />
a. The Kiwi Tennis Club<br />
b. Atlantic Cinema<br />
c. Teen Zone<br />
Two commercial recreation facilities that served the City for decades are no longer available. The<br />
<strong>Satellite</strong> Putt-A-Round miniature golf course closed in the 1990’s <strong>and</strong> has been replaced by an eating<br />
establishment. The <strong>Satellite</strong> Lanes Bowling Center was severely damaged during hurricanes in 2004<br />
<strong>and</strong> was demolished the next year. Current l<strong>and</strong> costs make it unlikely that these areas will be<br />
replaced by other recreation facilities.<br />
In addition to the private recreation facilities listed within the city, active <strong>and</strong> retired military<br />
residents <strong>and</strong> their guests are permitted limited use of facilities located within Patrick Air Force<br />
Base, one mile north of the City. Facilities on the base include a recreation center, craft shops,<br />
bowling alley, gymnasium, movie theater, golf course, soccer/football fields, camping areas, beach<br />
areas, boat rentals, <strong>and</strong> marina.<br />
Open Space-Community <strong>and</strong> Regional - Open spaces may serve a variety of purposes. Conservation<br />
of native habitat, plants, <strong>and</strong> wildlife; preservation of unique areas of natural beauty; passive parks<br />
for relaxation <strong>and</strong> contemplation; <strong>and</strong> visual enhancement of an urbanized area are typical purposes<br />
achieved by open space l<strong>and</strong>s. In the case of an isl<strong>and</strong> community such as <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, with two<br />
sides bounded by broad expanses of water, vegetated (pastoral) open spaces become less important<br />
than would be considered desirable for a mainl<strong>and</strong> community. Furthermore, the generally less<br />
intense <strong>and</strong> low building height of physical development in <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, along with abundant<br />
residential lawns <strong>and</strong> public recreation areas, contributes to an open character for the City.<br />
As 98% of the City is built out, <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> must continue to take an active role in preserving <strong>and</strong><br />
enhancing public open space within the City. Samsons Isl<strong>and</strong> Nature Park consists of 52 acres of<br />
open space created within the City as a refuge for native flora <strong>and</strong> fauna, as well as for those<br />
individuals looking for an alternative to concrete <strong>and</strong> asphalt. A 35 acre tract of l<strong>and</strong>, provided to the<br />
City by the County, has been developed for active recreational use as the <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Sports <strong>and</strong><br />
Recreation Park, but contains seven acres of scrub <strong>and</strong> open areas that serve as accessible open<br />
space. The City has also acquired 17 acres of oceanfront l<strong>and</strong> for conservation <strong>and</strong> open space using<br />
funds provided by Florida’s Preservation 2000 l<strong>and</strong> conservation program. Fifteen acres span<br />
Recreation <strong>and</strong> Open Space Element<br />
<strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> 6-2