Scheduled Electrical Maintence to Shut Down Ballard Park in Melbourne Temporarily

The park will be open for use without lights

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — As part of a new bathroom construction project at Ballard Park in Melbourne, the City of Melbourne has announced that the electricity will be turned off at Ballard Park from August 22 to 26. Power will be restored on August 27.

The park will be open for use during this time, but the lights on the basketball courts, tennis courts, and pavilions throughout the park will not work. Electrical outlets in the pavilions also will not work.

The Melbourne Parks and Recreation strives to provide quality recreational facilities, parks, and programs, which are safe, diverse, affordable, and enriching to the Community through commitment to public service.

“The City of Melbourne Parks, Recreation and Golf Department’s vision is to become a premier park and recreation destination that welcomes and engages residents and visitors,” said a city official.

“Through parks and recreation opportunities, we strive to enhance the quality of life and nurture the health and welfare of our community, our environment, and our economy. The Department will create a quality system by engaging the community, meeting national standards, providing excellent customer service, as well as providing diverse and affordable amenities and programs.”

The City of Melbourne Parks and Recreation Department manages numerous parks and recreational facilities, including:

● golf courses
● athletic fields
● playgrounds
● outdoor basketball courts
● pavilions and gazebos
● fishing piers
● boat ramps
● cemeteries
● tennis courts/pickleball courts
● swimming pools
● Melbourne Auditorium
● Front Street Civic Center
● Eau Gallie Civic Center
● Wickham Park Community Center
● Joseph N. Davis Community Center
● Crane Community Center
● Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Center
● variety of recreational programs, activities, and special events for all ages

For more information, visit the City of Melbourne website.

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