LAND ACTIVITIES
POLO
BG Polo is a 36-acre equestrian compound that is a robust and fully functional horse property. Offering 48 stalls, dressage and jumper arenas, a “stick & ball” / recreational field, bridle path and 23 paddocks, in addition to a clubhouse & lounge, tack room, living quarters, and more. Public polo matches are the perfect opportunity to tailgate and watch a match. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SHOOTING RANGE
The Indian River County Public Shooting Range’s state-of-the-art facility consists of a 5-stand (shotgun) range, a pistol range consisting of 35 firing stations, a rifle range with 29 stations including two 200-yard target firing stations, an air gun range, a 65-yard archery range, as well as walk-through sporting clays and a walk-through archery course. The facility is fully manned to insure maximum shooting safety. In addition to the recreational aspects of the range, it is also a hunter’s education training facility with courses taught by the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Shooting Range staff. BIKING AND WALKING
Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area is a 440 acre nature preserve along the Indian River Lagoon. Walk along trails through a canopy of live oaks, orchids, wild coffee bushes, mangrove wetlands and wildlife. Enjoy bird-watching from an observation platform and tower. The Lagoon Greenway is a 187-acre property located at the corner of 8th Street and Indian River Boulevard. It boasts an ecologically diverse three- mile trail system for hiking, jogging or bike riding. The St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, has been identified as one of the top birding locations in the United States. It offers hiking, jogging, walking, kayaking, and canoeing. Certain trails have been adapted to accommodate horseback riders. PICKLEBALL
Join the numerous community groups that play pickleball, “America’s fastest growing sport”. Regularly scheduled games are held in Vero Beach at Pocahontas Park, Riverside Park and Schumann Park in Sebastian. For a complete listing, visit index page 35-37
SPORTS, CONFERENCE AND EVENTS DESTINATION Historic Dodgertown is a multi-sport destination that hosts athletic tournaments and showcases all year for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and football. In addition, our campus features event meeting space for groups of 10 to 200, on-site hotel accommodations, corporate retreats, day meetings, reunions and parties. Featuring the iconic Stadium Club Lounge, Jackie Robinson Room and an Olympic-size pool and barbeque area, Historic Dodgertown offers a full range of services.
3901 26th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 772-257-8454 www.HistoricDodgertown.com
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IN DIAN R I V E R C O UNT Y V IS ITOR S GUIDE
2016