Ryckman Park is a public park located on Ocean Avenue in
Melbourne Beach, Florida on the
Indian River in the historic section of town. The park is in the historic section of Melbourne Beach and contains the Town Hall, the Melbourne Beach Community Center (formerly the Women's Club), a playground, several
gazebo
A gazebo is a pavilion structure, sometimes octagonal or turret-shaped, often built in a park, garden or spacious public area. Some are used on occasions as bandstands.
Etymology
The etymology given by Oxford Dictionaries is "Mid 18th c ...
s and the
Melbourne Beach Pier. The former Villa Marine Hotel, built in 1912, is across the street and the Community Chapel of Melbourne Beach is nearby.
Ryckman House
The historic Ryckman House, one of the first homes in Melbourne Beach, is located in the park. The Florida-Vernacular style house was built in 1890 and was the home of G. E. Ryckman for 70 years.
Beaujean Home and Post Office
There is a replica of the Beaujean home and first post office at Ryckman Park.
"Historical Organizations & Landmarks"
''Town of Melbourne Beach website''. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
References
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Melbourne Beach, Florida
Parks in Brevard County, Florida