Things to Do with Kids in Merritt Island, FL

  • TripBuzz found 170 things to do with kids in or near Merritt Island, Florida, including 137 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne and Cocoa.
  • From Beachside Sailing to Combat Zone Paintball, the Merritt Island area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Boat Tours and Boat Rentals.
  • Located along the east coast of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean, Merritt Island is home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the famous John F. Kennedy Space Center. Other things to see on Merritt Island include the Kiwanis Island Park, the Canaveral Barge Canal, and the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • TripBuzz found 170 things to do with kids in or near Merritt Island, Florida, including 137 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne and Cocoa.
  • From Beachside Sailing to Combat Zone Paintball, the Merritt Island area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Boat Tours and Boat Rentals.
  • Located along the east coast of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean, Merritt Island is home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the famous John F. Kennedy Space Center. Other things to see on Merritt Island include the Kiwanis Island Park, the Canaveral Barge Canal, and the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Paintball Promos packages include choice of several area fields, admission, and all necessary equipment
4.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Jet Skiing 3702 N Courtenay Pkwy #112, Merritt Island, FL 32953 MoreLess Info
Zorn's Repair Services offers jet ski rentals to be used throughout eight square miles of protected water ways. These skis can be rented for a half-hour, full hour, or half a day (4 hours).
3.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Boat Tours 2550 N Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
Space Coast River Tours offers two-hour pontoon boat excursions along the Indian River, past sites that are still used by NASA. The daily tour showcases the coastal wetlands wildlife for guests, including manatees, dolphins, and a variety of birds.
1.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Jet Skiing 1872 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
Offering watercraft rentals in the Coco Beach area, Surf & Ski Water Sports Inc. rents boats, jet skis, boogie boards, surf boards, kayaks, and beach chairs and umbrellas. The shop also has fishing tackle and live bait.
5.1 Miles
40% 5 votes
Kayaking 4905 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953 MoreLess Info
Providing both tours and rentals, Space Coast Kayaking offers water fun for all ages and abilities. Along with calypso kayaking excursions, nighttime trips on the Indian River Lagoon are also possible.
0.2 Miles
89% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 777 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
Featuring full stadium seating and digital projection, Cobb - Merritt Square 16 Theatre & Imax is a movie theater showing its guests the latest released films. Theater amenities include IMAX, D-BOX motion seats, and a large food menu.
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.
0.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 951 Kiwanis Is Park Road, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
The Kiwanis Island Park Recreation Center is a community recreational facility offering a number of amenities and attractions for guests to enjoy. These amenities include a gymnasium, a small kitchen, and numerous meeting rooms.
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.
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