Croton Park is a residential community located on the country’s space coast in Melbourne, Florida. The neighborhood is contained by Parkway Drive on the north, North Harbor City Boulevard on the east, Lake Washington Road on the south, and Croton Road on the west. The community is located in the 32935 zip code and is part of the Brevard County School System.
Public schools that serve the educational needs of the Croton Park community are the Eau Gallie High School, Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School, and Croton Elementary School. Brevard Community College, a two-year co-educational institution, is located approximately 3 miles from the neighborhood.
The area is home to many local and state parks. Lake Washington Park and Erna Nixon Park are approximately 5 miles from the Croton Park community. Lake Washington Park is located on the shores of Lake Washington, which accesses the Saint Johns River. The park is over 25 acres and offers its visitors access to boat ramps, restrooms, pavilions, picnic shelters, playground, and a 120 foot fishing pier.
Erna Nixon Park is a 53.92 acre preserve featuring a natural Florida hammock. Visitors enjoy nature walks along the 3000 foot elevated boardwalk spanning three different ecosystems. The park is also home to annual events like the Crackerfest and Midnight Stroll Festival.
Bowe Garden Shopping Center and Eau Gallie Shopping Center are located approximately 2.5 miles from the Croton Park community. The Melbourne Square Mall is 10 miles to the south. The mall is home to Macy’s, Dillard’s, and a J. C. Penny’s, along with smaller specialty stores, boutiques, and restaurants.