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Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element Riverfront Parks Donald McDonald Park and Dale Wimbrow Park are located adjacent to each other on the east side of the St. Sebastian River. They have a combined size of 74 acres. Located near the South County line on both the west and east sides of State Road AlA, Round Island Park is a ±95 acre county -owned park. Recent improvements made to the river side of the park include: replacement of a one -lane boat ramp with a two-lane ramp, construction of fishing piers, and installation of manatee awareness signage. A walkway to Round Island and an observation tower have also been constructed. Wabasso Island River Park consists of 51 acres of land located on the IRL along the C.R. 510 causeway. This park and the surrounding waters are among the most popular sites for on -water recreational activities in the county. Improvements at the park include picnic pavilions, a boat ramp, stabilized parking areas, restroom facilities, and an informational kiosk. Located northeast of Grand Harbor marina on South Sister Island (Spoil Island # IR -25), Boat Club Island Park contains three docks and a picnic table. This park is owned by the State and managed by the County. Joe S. Earman Park is a 4 acre park located on the northern tip of the Lost Tree Islands (on Spoil Island #28). This park contains picnic facilities and a temporary docking facility. Two parks with access to inland waters are located within the City limits of Vero Beach. Riverside - Memorial Island Park is located on the barrier island west of S.R. AIA. The city of Vero Beach manages the 52 acre park extensively for recreational use. MacWilliams -Boat Basin Park is located on Orchid Island, north of the Merrill -Barber Bridge. Within the City of Sebastian, Riverview Park and Main Street Riverfront Park have access to the IRI.,. Each park has a boat ramp with two lanes. As previously mentioned, the IRI., is also accessible from the Sebastian Inlet S.R.A. Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves Aquatic preserves are exceptional areas of submerged lands and associated waters recognized by the State that are to be maintained in their existing or natural condition. Of the 40 aquatic preserves statewide, two are located in the portion of the IRL lying in Indian River County: Aquatic Preserve Number 7 (Malabar to Vero Beach) and Aquatic Preserve A-9 (Vero Beach to Ft. Pierce). Both aquatic preserves are depicted in Figure 8.25. Community Development Department Indian River County 80