Editing Satellite Beach, Florida (section)

==Recreation==

The city has several parks, recreational facilities and natural landscapes, however in recent years the lagoon has been severely degraded by recurring algae blooms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/lagoon/2018/03/02/again-killer-brown-algae-responsible-2016-mass-fish-deaths-blooming/381630002/|title=Not again: Indian River Lagoon faces brown algae|last=Waymer|first=Jim|website=Florida Today|language=en|access-date=2020-02-04}}</</ref>

In 2013, Hightower Beach Park<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitspacecoast.com/listings/hightower-beach-park/4/|title=Hightower Beach Park|work=visitspacecoast.com|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref> was renovated by a community partnership with Montecito Community Development District and state funds from the [[Florida Forever|Florida Preservation 2000]] and Florida Land and Water grant programs.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} The {{convert|15|acre}} park contains the natural dune system and has a boardwalk along the coastline. Surfers use the beach.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}}

RC's Beach and Buccaneer Beach are named for a former Royal Castle hamburger kiosk and the Buccaneer Condos, respectively. They are used for surfing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Central-Florida.html |title=Central Florida Surfing |website=TheSurfingSite.com |date=2008 |access-date=10 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141122065653/http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Central-Florida.html |archive-date=2014-11-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The David R. Schechter Community Center is a recreational community center. It hosts gatherings, community special events, classes, programs, and other activities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/recreation_facilities/drs_community_center_intro.php|title=Community Center|work=satellitebeach.org|access-date=5 November 2019|archive-date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106023646/http://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/recreation_facilities/drs_community_center_intro.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Pelican Beach Park was renovated in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brevardclerk.us/meeting-minutes?ID=c0f7c759-ded5-4e0a-b7ac-412874509a74|title=Meeting Minutes from court of Brevard county,Florida|website=brevardclerk.us|date=February 2017}}</ref> During the summer months, the Sea Turtle Preservation Society conducts weekly sea turtle tours. The north dune crossover is called "Pelican" by the local surfers.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}}

The DeSoto Recreation Complex features eight tennis courts as well as two enclosed racquetball courts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/recreation_facilities/tennis_racquetball_courts.php|title=DeSoto Recreation Complex Tennis & Racquetball Courts|work=satellitebeach.org|access-date=5 November 2019}}</ref>

Samsons Island is a {{convert|52|acre|adj=on}} park. It was renovated from an island overrun with [[exotic plant]]s. Volunteers have worked since 1991 to develop it. It is only accessible by boat. There are butterflies, [[gopher tortoise]]s, [[armadillo]]s, squirrels and snakes—[[Coluber constrictor priapus|black racers]] and [[Masticophis flagellum|coachwhips]]. There are 30 species of birds. The island contains trails, bird watching, camping areas, wildlife, and picnic areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20111207/NEWS01/312070015/Satellite-Beach-weighs-long-term-plan-Samsons-Island+Tour+of+Samsons+Island+Nature+Park%3A+Satellite+Beach+officials+are+crafting+a+long-term+plan+to+manage+Samsons+Island.+The+island+includes+trail&ct=clnk|title=Local News - FLORIDA TODAY - floridatoday.com|work=FLORIDA TODAY|access-date=17 November 2014}}</ref> Samsons Island has trails for biking and hiking. There is canal dredging taking place to remove potentially toxic muck.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/lagoon/2019/10/11/some-fear-old-military-chemicals-could-get-dredged-up-grand-canal/3907924002/|title=Buried military waste raises questions for Grand Canal muck dredging|website=Florida Today|language=en|access-date=2020-02-04}}</ref>

The Satellite Beach Sports and Recreation Park contains {{convert|35|acre}}. It has a walking trail, skate park, dog park, frisbee fields, soccer fields and volleyball courts.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}}

Gemini Beach Park is a {{convert|2|acre}} park nestled between Ellwood and Park Avenue and contains dunes, sea turtles, and birdlife.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitebeachrecreation.org/Pages/BeachParks.aspx |title=Beach Parks |publisher=Satellitebeachrecreation.org |access-date=2013-12-12}}</ref>