Brevard & Orange Counties, FL

Rockledge, FL Dog Resource Guide

Founded in 1887, Rockledge sits along 11 miles of the Indian River Lagoon and is the oldest incorporated municipality in Brevard County.

Closest Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelter

Viera Regional Park
2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
Phone: 321-433-4897

Viera Regional Park is located in the heart of Viera and features baseball, soccer, and softball fields, as well as basketball courts and two pavilions. There is a also a community center/gym with four lighted tennis courts. A dog park is being planned for the future.

Directions to:

• From I-95 take the Wickham Road/CR 509 exit (exit 191) towards Satellite Beach/Patrick AFB.
• Continue onto Wickham Road N.
• After about 4/10 of a mile, turn slightly right onto Lake Andrew Dr.
• Go 1.4 miles, turn left onto Judge Fran Jamieson Way and end at 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way.

Closest Dog-Friendly Parks

Lori Wilson Park
1500 N. Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: 321-63- PKREC

This 32.43-acre park is located directly between A1A and the Atlantic Ocean. It features a beautiful maritime hammock and is the perfect site for events and group gatherings. There are 3 pavilions along a 1,000’ boardwalk, 6 dune crossovers, seasonal lifeguards, nearby concessions, and surf fishing. Restrooms, outdoor showers, drinking fountains, and parking lots are located on both the north and south sides of the hammock. Two medium pavilions, grills, a playground, an open grassy area, and a sand volleyball court are located on the north side. A grassy area and picnic tables are on the south side. The park has an ample number of pet waste stations and pet waste litterbags to help you clean up and properly dispose of your doggie doo doo.

Directions:

• From SR-520, go south 1.4 miles on SR-A1A.

Sand Point Park
101 N. Washington Ave.
Titusville, FL 32796
Phone: 321-63-PKREC

This 29.88-acre community river park on the Indian River is home to the Titusville Little League. The Astronaut Memorial Plaza is located near the south side of the park. A blacktop walkway with .66-mile stationed exercise trail meanders through open and shaded areas, and the shoreline invites fishing. Facilities include an athletic concession building, picnic tables, picnic shelters, small pavilions, grills, playground, benches, and restrooms. A large pavilion with kitchen and grills is located near the shoreline. The park has an ample number of pet waste stations and pet waste litterbags to help you clean up and properly dispose of your doggie doo doo.

Directions from I-95:

• Take SR-406 Exit-220.
• Go east 2.8 miles on Garden Street
• Turn left on US Hwy 1, and the park entrance is on the right.

Directions from US Hwy 1:

• At SR-50 go north on US Hwy 1, 4.1 miles just past Garden Street. The entrance is on the right.

Closest Animal Shelters

Central Brevard Humane Society
1020 Cox Road
Cocoa, FL 32926
Phone: 321-636-3343

The Central Brevard Humane Society is Brevard County’s oldest animal welfare organization. It is a designated “no kill space” shelter.

Directions:

• Take I-95 to exit 520 (Exit 201).
• Head east towards Cocoa/Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach.
• Turn left onto Cox Road and continue until 1020 Cox Road.

SPCA of North Brevard
455 Cheney Highway
Titusville, FL 32780
Phone: 321-267-8221
Email: spcaadopt@bellsouth.net

The SPCA of North Brevard adopts animals to screened applicants, accepts owner-relinquished animals as space allows, scans each incoming animal for microchip identification, and provides educational and community services.

Directions:

• From I-95 take the exit for SR 50, exit 215 towards Titusville/Orlando.
• Merge onto Cheney Highway/FL-50 E toward Titusville/Kennedy Space Center.
• End at 455 Cheney Highway.