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Port Canaveral Celebrates Grand Opening of New Jetty Park Pavilion, Playground

By  //  June 16, 2026

Jetty Park welcomes approximately 400,000 visitors annually

The newly completed amenities are part of Port Canaveral’s ongoing multi-million-dollar renovation of Jetty Park, which welcomes approximately 400,000 visitors annually. (Port Canaveral Image)

BREVARD COUNTY • PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – Residents and visitors gathered Sunday at Jetty Park to celebrate the grand opening of a new beachside pavilion and playground during a festive “Party in the Park” community event that coincided with Flag Day.

The celebration featured food, games, giveaways, and family-friendly activities as attendees explored the latest upgrades to one of Brevard County’s most popular destinations.

The newly completed amenities are part of Port Canaveral’s ongoing multi-million-dollar renovation of Jetty Park, which welcomes approximately 400,000 visitors annually.

Residents and visitors gathered Sunday at Jetty Park to celebrate the grand opening of a new beachside pavilion and playground during a festive “Party in the Park” community event that coincided with Flag Day. (Port Canaveral Image)

The new beachside pavilion includes a large covered gathering area with picnic-style seating, restrooms, and electrical hookups designed to accommodate up to three rotating local food trucks each day.

The addition is intended to enhance the visitor experience by providing more dining options and shaded areas for families and beachgoers.

Also unveiled was a modern playground featuring multiple slides, climbing structures, ADA-compliant elements, soft turf surfacing, and shade structures that allow children to play comfortably year-round.

Port officials said the new amenities represent another major milestone in the transformation of Jetty Park, a project that began last summer with the opening of a new camp store.

Residents and visitors gathered Sunday at Jetty Park to celebrate the grand opening of a new beachside pavilion and playground during a festive “Party in the Park” community event that coincided with Flag Day. (Port Canaveral Image)

Additional improvements planned for the park include upgraded guest cabins, a new dog park, renovated bathhouses, enhanced roadways and lighting, and newly paved RV and camping sites. Future plans also call for renovations to the Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp.