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Top Recreation Spots in Vero Beach and Indian River County

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Top Recreation Spots: 
Vero Beach and Indian River County

Over 112,000 people reside in Indian River County, enjoying a climate moderated by the warm tropical waters of the Gulf Stream.Vero Beach has balmy winters combine with summer's fresh ocean breezes to keep the average temperature a delicious 73 degrees, allowing residents to swim, golf, and play tennis all year long.

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Vero Beach Theatre

Center for the Arts
Tel: 561-231-0707
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
OffCenter Cinema productions, films preceeded by brief introductory comments, are shown on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the AMC Indian River 24 Theatres. The Dramatic Arts Series offers an opportunity for audience members to "meet" famous personalities from the arts, literature, and humanities. The Center for the Arts programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Riverside Theatre, Inc.
Tel: 231-5860 ~ Box Office: 561-231-6990
3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Riverside Theatre, Inc. is a professional, regional theatre for Florida's Treasure Coast. Productions include: Mainstage productions, Riverside 2, PNCBank Celebrity Series, Cabaret, Lecture Series and Special Events. Riverside Theatre productions are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council. 

Riverside Children's Theatre
Tel: 561-234-8052 ~ Box Office: 561-231-6990
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Riverside Children's Theatre is the educational arm of Riverside Theatre. Classes include all aspects of theatre arts, both on stage and behind the scenes. Classes are designed for youth ages 4 years to senior in high school. Another series of classes is available for adulst. Productions include: Professional Series, Local Series, and Teen Cabaret. Riverside Children's Theatre productions are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council. 

Vero Beach Theatre Guild
Tel: 561-562-3800
2020 San Juan Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Local community theatre at its best. Professional quality productions produced using local talent both on and off stage. In addition to the 5 annual major productions, smaller productions and concerts are also given at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild.

Music 

Vocal & Instrumental Music
In Indian River County

Academy of the Performing Arts
Tel: 561-562-7265
1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
The guild's member schools provide high quality arts instruction, participation and exposure at affordable rates to all interested persons regardless of age, race, religion, financial means or level of ability.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra
Tel: 561-231-9744
PO Box 3993, Vero Beach, FL 32964-3993
The Atlantic Classical Orchestra's mission is the cultural enrichment of the Florida communities of Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie Counties, while fostering performance opportunities, music appreciation, and educational services for young people by providing a regularly scheduled program of high quality, live performances of classical orchestral music in Vero Beach and Stuart, played by professional musicians residing in Florida. Atlantic Classical Orchestra's performances are sponsored inpart by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council. The ACO is a non-profit organization.

Center for the Arts
Tel: 561-231-0707
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
The education department at the Center offers classes in the field of music appreciation. Pre-registration is required.
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Community Church Concert Series
Tel: 561-562-3633
1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Concerts are presented by various organizations. The Concert Series was developed to further musical arts in the community.

Indian River Symphonic Association, Inc.
Tel: 561-231-1451
PO Box 4063, Vero Beach, FL 32961-4063
The association is focused on providing for the cultural enrichment, education, and enjoyment of the community at large through exposure to nationally and internationally renowned symphonic orchestras and soloists.

MESA Park
Tel: 561-571-1003
100 Mesa Park Blvd, Fellsmere, FL
This familly-oriented Music-Entertainment-Sports-Activities complex features year-round weekend musical concerts by well known entertainers.

Riverside Theatre, Inc.
Tel: 231-5860 ~ Box Office: 561-231-6990
3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Riverside Theatre, Inc. includes musical productions as part of its annual production schedule. Additional special event musical performances as well as the Cabaret series bring music to Riverside Theatre's stage.

Riverside Children's Theatre
Tel: 561-234-8052 ~ Box Office: 561-231-6990
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Riverside Children's Theatre is the educational arm of Riverside Theatre. Musical productions are offered in addition to the Teen Cabaret, a showcase for local talent that is produced and performed by RCT students.

Treasure Coast Barbershop Chorus
Tel: 561-567-0422
1225 6th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32962
The Treasure Coast Barbershop Chorus exists to provide a forum to sing barbershop harmony, to provide musical fulfillment and education for its members, to perform for the community, and to continue to encourage quartet singing. The Treasure Coast Barbershop Chorus is a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America.

Treasure Coast Jazz Society
Tel: 561-234-4600
PO Box 4003, Vero Beach, FL 32964-4003
The Treasure Coast Jazz Society was formed to expand the appreciation for an art form by bringing the finest national and international jazz musicians to the Treasure Coast. To perpetuate jazz talent by supporting the education of young musicians through scholarships furnished by the Jazz Society.

Treasure Coast Opera Society
Tel: 561-465-6204
1309 Indiana Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
The Society's mission is to bring the finest in professional, classical opera, operetta, and musical comedy to the Treasure Coast area and to train resident musicians to participate; to offer opportunities to students and young career performers.

Vero Beach Choral Society, Inc.
Tel: 561-778-1070
PO Box 2801, Vero Beach, FL 32961-2801
The Vero Beach Choral Society presents choral works ranging from great choral masterpieces to pop concerts for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community.

Vero Beach Music Teachers Association
Tel: 561-562-6217
PO Box 6554, Vero Beach, FL 32961-6554
The objective of this Association is the promotion of true music culture in conjunction with the highest standards of music teaching and the cultivation of music and musicians. The Vero Beach Music Teachers Association is affiliated with the Florida State Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association.

Vero Beach Opera Guild, Inc.
Tel: 561-564-0683
PO Box 6912, Vero Beach, FL 32961-6912
The Vero Beach Opera Guild promotes and supports opera and conducts study classes on opera and the enjoyment of operatic performances. The Guild sponsor professional singers of classical and semi-classical music in recital for the community and introduces operatic music into the local schools with the stories of opera and excerpts from the music of opera.

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Dance

Chrisdale Dancers
Tel: 561-562-6606
PO Box 2187, Vero Beach, FL 32961-2187
Provide instruction and education about modern ballet dance. All age groups perform for audiences.

Polish American Social Club of Vero Beach, Florida, Inc.
Tel: 561-778-0039
7500 North US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Sunday polka dinner dances and ballroom dancing Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Riverside Children's Theatre
Tel: 561-234-8052
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Riverside Children's Theatre is the educational arm of Riverside Theatre. Instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, creative dance and theatre dance is provided. Advance registration required.

Vero Beach Ballet
Tel: 561-569-8876
2555 27th Avenue, Suite G-5, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dance instruction and performances. Classes include classical ballet, ballet technique, body alignment, music stories of classical ballets, makeup and hair. Advance registration required.

Vero Heritage, Inc.
Tel: 561-770-2263
2140 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Recreational dancing. Swing band and round dancing during season (October through April).

Visual Arts 

Center for the Arts
Tel: 561-231-0707
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Providing opportunities for the cultural enrichment of the public through: Exhibition of the highest accomplishments of all cultures in the visual arts, with an emphasis on American art and Florida artists in particular; Professional studio and classroom instruction in the arts for students of all ages; The collection, preservation, and presentation of important art with emphasis on American art and Florida artists in particular. The Center for the Arts programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Indian River Photo Club
PO Box 1675, Vero Beach, FL 32961-1675
The mission of the Indian River Photo Club is to promote the art and science of photography and to encourage the learning skills necessary for such promotion and to provide an atmosphere through meetings and programs whereby friendly relationships between member photographers can be realized.

Sebastian River Art Club
PO Box 780534, Sebastian, FL 32978-0534
Representing all areas of fine arts, the Sebastian River Art Club provides critiquing, demonstrations, and subject matter to its members.

Vero Beach Art Club
Tel: 561-231-0938
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
The mission of the Vero Beach Art Club is to further the interest of area artists and to encourage the appreciation of their work in Vero Beach and the Indian River area, to pursue activities such as meetings, exhibitions, educational opportunities, open studios, demonstrations, lectures and scholarships.

For more information go to http://indian-river.fl.us/cultural/index.html

Boat Ramps and Parks

Indian River County Beaches

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Amber Sands Beach Park
Located 4.4 miles north of Wabasso Bridge, on Highway A1A. For more information, contact Vero Beach-Indian River County Recreation Department at 561/567-2144.

Treasure Shores Beach Park
Located 2.4 miles north of the Wabasso Bridge on Highway A1A. The park offers the following facilities such as lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. For more information, contact Treasure Shores Beach Park at 561-589-6411.

Golden Sands Beach Park
Located 1.4 miles north of Wabasso Bridge on Highway A1A. Lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables are available. For more information, contact Golden Sands Beach Park at 561-388-5483.

Wabasso Beach Park
Located at the east of the Wabasso Bridge on Highway A1A. The park offers the following facilities such as concessions, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. For more information, contact Wabasso Beach Park at 561-589-8291.

Sea Grape Beach Access
Located 1.5 miles south of the Wabasso Bridge on Highway A1A. For more information, contact Vero Beach-Indian River County Recreation Department at 561-567-2144.

Turtle Trail Beach Access
Located at the north end of Idian River Shores, 2.3 miles south of Wabasso Bridge on Highway A1A. For more information, contact Vero Beach-Indian River County Recreation Department at 561-567-2144.

Tracking Station Beach
Located 1 mile north of Beachland Avenue, on Hgihway A1A in Indian River Shores. There are lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables, and showers available. For more information, contact Tracking Station Beach at 561-231-2485.

Jaycee Beach Park
Highway A1A at Mango Avenue in Vero Beach. There are facilities available such as concessions, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. For more information, contact Jaycee Beach Park at 561-231-0578.

Humiston Park
Ocean Drive at Easter Lily Lane, in Vero Beach. There are facilities available such as concessions, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. For more information, contact Humiston Park at 561-231-5790.

South Beach Park
South Ocean Drive and East Causeway Boulevard, in Vero Beach. Lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers are available. For more information, contact South Beach Park at 561/231-4700.

Round Island Park
Located at Highway A1A at the St. Lucie County Line. There are facilities available such as restrooms, picnic tables, and showers. For more information, contact Vero Beach-Indian River County Recreation Department at 561/567-2144.

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Linda Blumenthal
631-819-2913 - Westhampton Beach, NY
NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR

What an extensive list!  I have a friend that just purchased a home in Vero, and I'm going to forward your list to her.  Thank you.

Aug 24, 2011 03:57 AM