Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
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Brevard County’s Hightower <strong>Beach</strong> Park property <strong>and</strong> two acres abut the southern end of the<br />
County’s Pelican <strong>Beach</strong> Park. The City’s Community Redevelopment District also purchased one<br />
acre of oceanfront at the end of Sunrise Avenue specifically to preserve the last clear view of the<br />
ocean from SR A1A. The City also negotiated a trade of increased development density on the site of<br />
the demolished Ramada Inn in exchange for a 2-acre oceanfront site known as Gemini Park, in the<br />
intensely-developed central portion of the City opposite Ellwood Avenue.<br />
Facilities Outside <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> - Recreation facilities outside the City of <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, but<br />
accessible to the City’s residents, add to the total public recreational resources available. There are<br />
five oceanfront parks, four with picnic facilities; one inl<strong>and</strong> park with meeting facilities; one athletic<br />
complex; one municipal swimming pool; <strong>and</strong> a private tennis club on the isl<strong>and</strong> between the Pineda<br />
<strong>and</strong> Eau Gallie Causeway.<br />
The Greater Melbourne urban area offers a wide range of privately-owned recreational facilities,<br />
including museums, theaters, bowling alleys, boating facilities, clubs, <strong>and</strong> other leisure time<br />
opportunities not found in the immediate vicinity of the City. The availability of these facilities <strong>and</strong><br />
organizations to the residents of <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is generally convenient <strong>and</strong> their diversity makes<br />
living in <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> more appealing for all age groups.<br />
In addition to a wide diversity of recreational facilities available to City residents, both public <strong>and</strong><br />
private within Brevard County, the diversity of commercial recreational facilities in the Orl<strong>and</strong>o area<br />
is unsurpassed. These globally-known attractions are little more than one hour’s drive from the City,<br />
providing convenient day-trip opportunities for City residents.<br />
Inventory of Facilities <strong>and</strong> Areas<br />
The <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Recreation Department is responsible for the coordination of City recreation<br />
programs, facilities, <strong>and</strong> open space areas. The youth athletic programs are independently operated<br />
within organized leagues, guided by their separate boards of directors. City recreation facilities are<br />
listed in Table 6-1.<br />
Non-City-owned public recreation facilities within <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> consist of two County-owned<br />
oceanfront parks (managed by the City) <strong>and</strong> four school sites on two campuses. The public library is<br />
operated by Brevard County on a 5-acre tract adjacent to the 35 acres the County is providing <strong>and</strong> the<br />
City is developing as the <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Sports <strong>and</strong> Recreation Park. Those facilities are included in<br />
Table 6-2.<br />
Recreation <strong>and</strong> Open Space St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
Recreation <strong>and</strong> open space st<strong>and</strong>ards provide an effective means of relating the types <strong>and</strong> amounts of<br />
l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> facilities appropriate for a given community in relation to its significant characteristics <strong>and</strong><br />
projected population. The dem<strong>and</strong> for certain facilities varies from community to community <strong>and</strong><br />
over time, in accordance with changes in lifestyles.<br />
Recreation <strong>and</strong> Open Space Element<br />
<strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> 6-3