Parks
Galatea Garden 7015 Sunset Drive South Passive Park- Year round Florida Foliage |
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Fred Held Habitat 2500 Pasadena Avenue South Passive Park, Natural Florida Foliage |
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Maynard A. Duryea Bay View Park 7054 Sunset Drive South Tennis courts, Playground Picnic Facilities, Educational Bay Walk |
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Barbara Gilberg Habitat 1600 Pasadena Avenue South Passive Park, Natural Florida Foliage Guided tours of Barbara Gilberg Habitat are available by contacting Xavier Velez at 384-0701. |
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MINI PARKS
- 14th Avenue
- Island Drive
- Huffman Way
HABITAT EXTENSION
1600 Pasadena Avenue SouthPassive park - Opened during daylight hours only
Least Tern Nesting Area The park's primary purpose is to provide a nesting habitat for the Least Tern, a threatened species of shore bird protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Act. A shelled area has been created along the seawall to provide nesting sites. Least Terns arrive in Florida in mid March and nest from late April to mid summer. |
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Native Flower Bed Area Beautiful native flowers and shrubs attract bees, butterflies and other insects which serve as a food source for birds. |
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Sabal Palm Hammock Native cacti and succulents survive on rainfall alone, no irrigation is necessary. The sabal palm is Florida's state tree and a source of food and shade for birds. |
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Youpan Privet Thicket Area Dense ticket keeps noise from traffic at a minimum and provides privacy for nesting birds. |
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Coastal Dune Area Dunes act as a buffer between nesting shore birds and human observers. Plants in this area prevent erosion and are salt tolerant. |
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Maritime Forest Area Large trees and birdhouses provide food and shelter for native and migrating birds. |