Nearby Places – Distances & Links
Harris Government Communications Systems $100M Engineering Center in Palm Bay
(Six-story, 450,000-square-foot center – completed 2014) This high-tech building, less than 3 miles from Brook Hollow, can house 1,200 to 1,400 employees and includes a fitness center and outdoor paths for walking and biking on the 200-acre campus, Florida Today reports.
Harris Campus at Palm Bay Road & Clearmont Street NE (Palm Bay)
Atlantic Ocean Beaches & Surfing
(Sebastian Inlet)
Melbourne Beach Atlantic Ocean (public beach)
Patrick Air Force Base “2nd Light”
Fishing & Boating / Sailing / Windsurfing / Kite Surfing
(Snook – found in Turkey Creek, Indian River Lagoon, St. Sebastian River)
Turkey Creek at Indian River – Palm Bay Marina (rentals, dry storage, boat slips, service)
Turkey Creek (Briar Creek Blvd. canoe / kayak launch)
Turkey Creek (Goode Boat Ramp)
Indian River at Christianson’s Landing – Grant Valkaria (4 lane ramp on US#1, parks, shore access)
Indian River at Claude Edge Front St. Park US 192 Melbourne Causeway (ramps)
Stick Marsh (bass fishing / boat ramp)
St. Johns River Camp Holly at FL 192 (bass fishing / boat ramp)
St. Johns River at Lake Washington (bass fishing / boat ramp)
St. Sebastian River at Dale Wimbro Park (snook, tarpon, bass, boat Ramp)
Parks & Recreation
(view of community pond & Turkey Creek Sanctuary from BHCA picnic area*Brook Hollow is surrounded by environmentally protected forests with brooks that feed Turkey Creek and several trails for hiking and trail bikes. A kayak/canoe launch site on Turkey Creek is located very near the entrance to Brook Hollow.)
Turkey Creek Sanctuary (boardwalk, nature and jogging trails, nature center with exhibits)
Palm Bay Community Center (weight room, cardio room, full basketball court, skate park)
Palm Bay – Veterans Park (tennis, soccer, baseball)
Richard Cameron & Volunteers Wilderness Preserve
Malabar Scrub Sanctuary (hiking / trail biking / birding)
Sand Hill Trailhead #1 – Part of South Brevard Linear Trail System with connections to Malabar Scrub Sanctuary, Al Tuttle Trail and Trails to Jordan Scrub Sanctuary
Unpaved & paved trails support: equestrian, hiking, birding, mountain bikes, road bikes, rollerblading, wheel chairs, and baby strollers.
Malabar Park (tennis, soccer, baseball, fishing, fitness trail, picnic benches)
Fisherman’s Landing Park at US Hwy #1 – Grant Valkaria (shore access, picnic benches, restrooms)
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
St. Sebastian River State Preserve (22,000 acres natural Florida – hiking)
Community Services
(US Post Office, Malabar, Florida 32950)
Fire Dept. – Palm Bay Fire Station No. 1
Library at Turkey Creek Sanctuary – City of Palm Bay
Attractions & Theme Parks
(Disney Magic Kingdom – Kissimmee, FL)
Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios)
Education
(Brevard County is an “A” rated Florida School District)
Public School – Elementary – Port Malabar Elementary
Public School – Middle – Stone Middle
Public School – High – Palm Bay High
Private High School – Melbourne Central Catholic
Florida Institute of Technology – Melbourne
Cultural Centers, Museums, and Zoos of Brevard County, Florida
(The Astronaut Hall of Fame – Titusville)
King Center for the Performing Arts
Foosaner Art Museum at Florida Tech
Portal to Numerous Museums in Brevard County, Florida
Healthcare
(Glenbrooke at Palm Bay – within walking distance from Brook Hollow)
Glenbrooke at Palm Bay (Assisted Living)
Health First – Palm Bay Community Hospital– Health First
Health First – Holmes Regional Medical Center – (heart center & trauma center)
Shopping, Dining & Entertainment
Historic Downtown MelbourneHammock Landing – West Melbourne
Travel Hubs
Melbourne International Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO)