Satellite Beach
Recreation Department
David R. Schechter Community Center Office Hours
1089 South Patrick Drive Monday - Friday
Satellite Beach, FL 32937 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
(321) 773-6458
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Revised 4/24/2009
Samsons Island
Banana River (accessible only by boat)
Samsons Island, owned by the City of Satellite Beach, Florida, is located within the City's boundaries on a 52-acre island in the Banana River.
The island is managed by the Satellite Beach Recreation Department and is patrolled by the Satellite Beach Police Department and Volunteer Marine Patrol.
Access is by boat only.
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From the Banana River, boats should enter the Grand Canal in Satellite Beach, using the cross-canal at the north or south side of the island.
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Except 
in
inclement weather, the City provides free boat transportation each Sunday
from the Satellite Beach Fire Station (1390 S. Patrick Drive). The boat,
which holds 11 passengers, leaves at 1 p.m. (first come, first served)
and returns from the island approx. at 3:30 p.m. Park at the Fire Station, and walk
to the dock behind the Station.
Directions to the Fire Station:
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From State Road 518 (Eau Gallie Causeway): Turn north onto S. Patrick Drive; go 2.5 miles to Fire Station on the left.
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From State Road 404 (Pineda Causeway): Take SR 513 (South Patrick Drive) exit; turn south (right) onto S. Patrick Drive; go 2.8 miles to Fire Station on the right.
Click on any of the items below to view more:
How Did Samsons Island Get Started?
What are the Plans For Samsons Island?
Why is this Nature Preserve Being Cleared of Vegetation?
What Can I do on Samsons Island?
Rules to follow when Visiting Samsons Island?
Evening & Camping Permit Information?
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