4.4 / 5
Low
1-2 hours
Fall/Winter
Amenities & Activities
Fun Facts
Riverside Park sits on the Indian River Lagoon, which supports over 4,300 species of plants and animals — more than any other estuary in North America.
Vero Beach's Riverside Theatre, adjacent to the park, has operated since 1973 and is one of Florida's premier regional theater companies.
The park's location on the lagoon makes it a prime spot for kayak and paddleboard launches into calm, shallow waters.
Manatees regularly shelter in the park's lagoon edge during winter months, drawn by warm-water discharge from a nearby power facility.
Seasonal Events
Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival
Outdoor screenings and wine tastings set against the Indian River Lagoon backdrop in the park.
Manatee Awareness Month Events
Educational programs and guided lagoon tours highlighting manatee conservation and winter habitat use.
Visitor Tips
The boat ramp at Riverside provides easy access to the Indian River Lagoon, one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America. Manatees are frequently spotted here November through March.