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About Alan Shepard Park

Alan Shepard Park is a 5-acre oceanfront public park in Cocoa Beach, Florida, known for its open spaces, family-friendly amenities, and prime rocket-launch viewing. While it doesn’t offer fixed seating, the park provides ample room for gatherings, picnics, and celebrations with 10 large picnic pavilions, restrooms, showers, and a playground. Its central location along the Space Coast makes it a trusted spot for locals and visitors looking to enjoy events, sunsets, and Space Coast activity without feeling cramped.

Commonly listed at 216 E Cocoa Beach Causeway, with variants noted as 211–299 E Cocoa Beach Causeway, this address anchors a park that accommodates events of various sizes with flexible layouts. The city maintains solid parking and transit options to help attendees arrive with ease.

Whether you’re hosting a family picnic, watching a rocket launch, or enjoying a community festival, Alan Shepard Park is a reliable, easy-to-access venue. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a smooth visit. Reserve your plans early, secure your preferred setup in open spaces or pavilion areas, and explore our recommended local partners for stays and dining near the park.

  • Parking: 323 spaces in the Shepard Park lot; the best available price per hour or the best available price for a full day, per City of Cocoa Beach parking information.
  • Transit: Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) routes 4 and 9 serve the area; Cocoa Beach Trolley runs along SR 520 for local access.
  • Nearby hotels (partner recommendations available): Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, Holiday Inn Express Cocoa Beach, and other nearby options.
  • Nearby dining: a range of casual to family-friendly options within a short drive or stroll from the park.
  • Notable events hosted here: Cocoa Beach Uncorked, Ron Jon Beach ’N Boards Fest, Special Olympics Florida State Surfing Championship, Beach Cleanup, and rocket-launch viewing events.
  • Tips: Book pavilion spaces if you’re planning a larger gathering; arrive early on launch days for best parking and viewing spots.

For a seamless experience, we’ve got you with trusted hotel and dining partners to make your trip effortless—from check-in to sunset views over the ocean.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: 5-acre oceanfront public park (not a fixed-seat concert venue) with amenities including 10 large picnic pavilions, restrooms, showers, and a playground.
  • Address: commonly listed as 216 E Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (official City of Cocoa Beach Parking Information page); some sources cite 211–299 E Cocoa Beach Causeway variants.
  • Capacity: no published fixed seating capacity; park provides open spaces and picnic facilities; parking supports 323 spaces in the Shepard Park lot.
  • Parking: 323 parking spaces at Shepard Park; rates per City: $6 per hour or $25 for a full day.
  • Transit: Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) bus routes 4 and 9 serve the area; Cocoa Beach Trolley operates along SR 520 for local access.
  • Nearby hotels: multiple options within a short drive, e.g., Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, Holiday Inn Express Cocoa Beach, etc.
  • Notable events hosted: Cocoa Beach Uncorked (appeared 2018–2019), Ron Jon Beach ’N Boards Fest (2019), Special Olympics Florida State Surfing Championship (2019), Beach Cleanup (2022).
  • Launch viewing and history: the park is a known rocket-launch viewing spot, central to Space Coast activity; no demolition or renaming of the park has been reported.