Briarwood Park is located on the east side of Melbourne, in the 32901 ZIP code. This community is made up of single-family homes, many of which have fenced yards and one-car garages. It is bordered by E. University Boulevard to the north and Clearmont Street NE to the east. There are many entrances to the neighborhood. However, the traffic in the community is mostly local. Many homes sit on cul-de-sacs or circles, which allows residents to walk the neighborhood easily.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Library is located on the corner of E. University Boulevard and Clearmont Street NE. Stone Junior High School is across the street.
Shopping is close by for Briarwood Park residents, who visit shops on E. Florida Avenue. Sea Pines Hospital is on the same street and is less than a five-minute drive from the neighborhood. Residents are a short drive from Dixie Highway, also known as State Route 1, which has car dealerships, restaurants, and other retailers along it. For those looking for a traditional indoor mall, the Melbourne Square Mall is less than 30 minutes away on Route 192. This mall offers national anchors as well as popular local retailers. It is surrounded by many free-standing stores in addition to restaurants and hotels.
The Florida Institute of Technology, locally known as FIT, is less then two miles from the neighborhood and offers residents the chance to watch live NCAA sports programs, including basketball games with other Florida colleges.
Briarwood Park is located close to the beaches of Melbourne, including the Melbourne Marina. For residents who enjoy water sports and water activities, the area offers many opportunities and events within a drive of 20 miles or less.