Erna Nixon Park

Erna Nixon Park

Infobox park
park= Erna Nixon Park


image size= 300px
caption= Sign inside Erna Nixon Park
type= Public parkFlorida Today. "Erna Nixon Park", "Leisure Action: Brevard County Parks & Recreation, Fall 2007 to Spring 2008" (Melbourne, FL: Florida Today, September 2007), 23.]
location= 1200 Evans Road
Melbourne, Florida
coordinates=
size= 53.93 acres
opened=
operator= Brevard County
annual visitors=
status= Open all year

Erna Nixon Park is a public park located on 1200 Evans Road, Melbourne, Florida. It contains a 3,000 foot elevated boardwalk through a natural Florida hammock. The park contains ferns and old live oaks with hanging moss. It provides a natural habitat for several species of birds and small animals, such as the gopher tortoise and indigo snake. The park also hosts frequent events, such as the semi-annual Moonlight Stroll that takes place in the evening and includes live music.

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* [http://www.brevardparks.com/nature/ernanixon.htm "Erna Nixon Park".] Official webpage from [http://www.brevardparks.com/index.php Brevard County Parks and Recreation website] .


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