Space View Park
When Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017, Space View Park was damaged. The piers and seawall are closed, but the park is still worth a visit.
The park is on the coast in Titusville and is directly across the Indian River from Kennedy Space Center. So this makes it a great spot to get a good view of a launch. It is close enough to the launch pads that you can see, hear and feel the launches. It's also a beautiful place to wander and soak up some history.
The large Project Mercury Monument has a prominent spot in the park. Around the base are the names of the people who made this possible, memorable quotes and even a casting of Astronaut John Glenn's hands. There are other educational historical markers, as well.
Veterans Memorial Park is right next to Space View Park, so you can easily visit both on the same trip. There are sections of each war and bricks that have the names of locals who served. They fly the US flag and also a POW MIA flag.
Parking is free and there are benches, picnic tables and restrooms.
I enjoyed my visit and am hoping the county has plans to restore the park to its former glory. This is a beautiful place to reflect upon the past and to dream about the future.
Space View Park
17 Orange St
Titusville, FL 32796
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