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Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach
4.7★ · 804 Google ratings · Melbourne, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 280 ft away · about 300 spaces · free
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
240 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 21 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for intermediate to advanced surfers
Waves break close to shore here, making conditions better suited for experienced surfers than beginners.
Ideal for young children
The recently updated covered playground sits steps from the beach with multiple swings, shaded areas, and nearby restrooms.
Visit on weekday mornings
Reviewers consistently report the beach is quiet and uncrowded on mid-week mornings, with plenty of parking available.
Expect parking stress on busy days
While generally adequate, parking becomes problematic during summer weekends and special events, requiring 30+ minutes to find a spot.
Watch for afternoon insects
Flying ants can swarm later in the day during certain times, causing visitors to leave the beach early.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · partly cloudy
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.4 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:18 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2301 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, Melbourne, FL 32903
🅿 Parking 280 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 280 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach?
275 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
