
This 18.38-acre community river park is situated in a wildlife sanctuary. The park caters to both active and passive recreational enthusiasts. The 2 lane motorized boat ramp and a natural launch area provide access for boaters, rowers and paddlers into Sykes Creek leading to the Barge Canal or Banana River. Fishing is popular from the shoreline and 90' fishing dock.
Athletic amenities include an .85-mile 9 station exercise trail, a bicycle roadway, lighted softball fields, and lighted tennis, pickleball and racquetball courts (both 3 and 4 walled courts) which invite fitness and active play.
Additional facilities that make this park attractive for group gatherings and community events include the Karen S. Rood Community Building (with meeting room, game room and kitchen) located at the park entrance, the Doyle I. Carlton Pavilion, a large event pavilion (with banquet kitchen and meeting room), 2 medium pavilions, a playground, benches, restrooms, and drinking fountains.
Facilities:
Playground
Restrooms
Bicycle roadway
8 lighted tennis courts
3 lighted 4-wall racquetball courts
3 lighted 3-wall racquetball courts
.85-mile 9 station exercise trail
2 lighted softball fields
Indoor basketball court
Kiwanis Island Park Community Center with 6,762 gymnasium and offices, three meeting rooms and small kitchen
Karen S. Rood Community Building with a meeting room, game room and kitchen
2 lane boat ramp, saltwater, motorized, (+canoe)
Doyle Carlton Pavilion
Timberland Pavilion
16 ft. gazebo
5' x 90' Fishing Dock