A small linear park on Indian River Drive, directly opposite Kennedy Space Center's launch pads 39A and 39B. This is the closest publicly accessible viewing point for major rocket launches — close enough to feel the sound delay across the water and to see the exhaust trail clearly. The park has bronze monuments to every Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo mission, and a viewing wall with engraved astronaut handprints.
On launch days the park fills hours in advance; cars line Indian River Drive for miles. On any other day it is quiet, with picnic shelters and excellent views across the lagoon. There is no admission charge.