Free & Cheap Things to Do in Merritt Island, FL

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Merritt Island, Florida, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Kelly Park to Rotary Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merritt Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Titusville.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Merritt Island, Florida, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Kelly Park to Rotary Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merritt Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Titusville.
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Paintball Promos packages include choice of several area fields, admission, and all necessary equipment
3.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2550 N Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
With direct access to Banana River, Kelly Park offers visitors a 15.37 acre park for swimming, boating, and windsurfing. The park is home to several native bird species, including Green-Winged Teal ducks and Horned Grebe.
2.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1899 S Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
Known for their bird-sighting opportunities, the Rotary Park has a 500-foot pier that lets visitors take in the sights of the Indian River. Among the birds that can be spotted are a variety of herons, pelicans, gulls, ospreys, and more.
5.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 600 W Hall Road, Merritt Island, FL 32953 MoreLess Info
Brevard County's Mitchell-Ellington Park offers an array of amenities, and spans 114 acres. The park features two ponds, as well as athletic fields, tennis courts, and walking and running paths.
8.2 Miles
88% 32 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953 MoreLess Info
As the site of the oldest home in the county, Sams House at Pine Island offers a volunteer led tour for visitors. The grounds contains Native American and archaeological artifacts, as well as horseriding and hiking trails around the house.
5.5 Miles
33% 3 votes
Camping Site E Hall Road, Merritt Island, FL 32953 MoreLess Info
Located on an island coast, Kars Park serves both a campground and a base for pursuing water-based activities such as kayaking, canoeing and boating. There are also playground, softball fields, a beach volleyball court and tennis courts.
0.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Mini Golf 658-720 Fortenberry Road, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
With Glow Golf Mini Golf, visitors can play a game of indoor miniature golf under a black light. The room has a tropical theme, with palm trees painted on the walls and vines hanging from the ceiling.
1.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 805 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
Bird watchers can enjoy a 436 acre bird sanctuary and reservation with wood stork, pelicans, and belted kingfisher at the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary. The reservation features a natural lagoon with waterways for fishing and paddling.
1.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Food Tours 3 Artemis Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953 MoreLess Info
Billing its progressive restaurant tours as ‘like a pub crawl but with food,’ Yummy Florida Private Day Tours takes groups of up to 15 visitors on three hour walking tours that offer tastings from a variety of local restaurants.
1.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paddleboarding 1872 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
SoBe Surf & SUP offers lessons and equipment rentals for surfing and stand up paddle boarding at Cocoa Beach. They also offer 2 hour stand up paddle tours through the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary.
0.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paintball 555 Fortenberry Road, Merritt Island, FL 32953 MoreLess Info
Merritt Island’s Combat Zone Paintball is a paintball arena and range that offers an array of paintball equipment. The facility also includes miniature golf, a skate and BMX park, and a pro shop.
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