History and Highlights of Palm Bay

In 1887, early homesteaders opted to settle in a town named Tillman. the town was located at the mouth of Turkey Creek, where the Tillman post was eventually established. Years later, in 1925, the town’s 2,000 residents petitioned to change the name Tillman to Palm Bay, figuring the latter was a more accurate representation of their charming town.

Under the leadership of Mayor Harry Pollak and the town council, Palm Bay grew bigger and eventually was incorporated as a city with 2,808 residents in 1960. Three years later, in 1963, US Highway #1 was completed. A total of six years after the city’s incorporation, their first school, dubbed Palm Bay Elementary, was built in 1966. Fire Station #1 was built on Palm Bay Road the same year (1967) Harris-Seybold acquired Radiation, Inc., which is known today as the Harris Corporation.

Palm Bay’s first bank and Dutch Inn Motel, which is now known as the Palm Bay Inn, was built in 1974 and the first library had its grand opening on Port Malabar Boulevard in 1984, ten years apart. From there, Palm Bay became the most populous city in Brevard County in 1990, holding 62,632 residents. In 1992, the Palm Bay Community Hospital finally opened.

After twelve years, in 2004, Palm Bay was hit by hurricanes Charley, Jeanne, and Frances. The effect was crushing, the damage and clean-up costing the city $13 million dollars. Soon after the storms’ decimation, Palm Bay got their confirmation as a "Green Local Government" from the Florida Green Building Coalition in 2009. A year after that, the city of Palm Bay celebrated their 50^th-year commemoration in 2010 as well as the completion of another City Hall Annex in 2011. As of today, Palm Bay is thriving and has a population of over 100,000, making it the largest populated city in Central Florida.

Attractions

Andretti Thrill Park

On the edge of Palm Bay and Melbourne lies the Andretti Thrill Park. The amusement park prides itself on its winding go-kart tracks, running train, exciting ropes course, as well as its laser tag battlefield and a mini-golf course. It's a great way to find some family-friendly fun!

Turkey Creek Sanctuary

Turkey Creek Sanctuary is the perfect place to take a peaceful walk, whether it be by yourself or with a loved one. On top of walking, you can also take a kayak out in the creek. You may even spot a turtle or two.

Playgrounds and Parks

Palm Bay offers a plethora of parks that everyone of all ages can enjoy! Parks like Knecht Park, Castaways Point Park, and Fred Poppe Regional Park offer amenities like grills, baseball fields, pavilions, and even wifi. There are even parks like Fred Lee Park and Inspiration Park in Palm Bay that is 100% handicap and special needs accessible!

Hurricane Paintball Park

This paintball park is the perfect place to play a game of paintball for all skill levels! The Hurricane Paint Park playing areas span 14 acres featuring a variety of terrains and structures for any game the more fun.

Palm Bay Aquatic Center

 Located in Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus, the Palm Bay Aquatic Center is the perfect place to visit on a hot Florida day. The facility offers a large slide, an area where they hold classes, and diving boards. 

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