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About Melbourne · City guideBrevard County guide →

Melbourne sits on both sides of the Indian River Lagoon in south Brevard County. Most of the city is on the mainland, with a smaller part on the barrier island. It has two historic downtown districts and a city park system of more than 232 acres, including the Eau Gallie Pier and Claude Edge Front Street Park, where the city holds its yearly MelBOOM Fourth of July fireworks. Melbourne Orlando International Airport is also in the city.

At a glance

Population: 87,097U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
2020 Census: 84,678
Government: Council-Manager. A Mayor and six Council Members serve four-year terms and are all elected citywide, but each Council Member must represent one of six districts.
Land area: 51.59 square miles (33,016.28 acres) as of March 2026
Airport: Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), 1 Air Terminal Parkway, Melbourne, FL 32901, 321-723-6227

City Hall

Address: 900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321-608-7000

City Council meetings

When: Typically the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (some exceptions)
Where: Council Chamber, City Hall, 900 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
Agendas: Agendas & minutes ↗

Mayor & City Council

Paul AlfreyMayor
Marcus SmithCouncil Member, District 1
Mark LaRussoCouncil Member, District 2
David NeumanCouncil Member, District 3
Rachael BassettCouncil Member, District 4
Mimi HanleyCouncil Member, District 5
Julie KennedyVice Mayor and Council Member, District 6

Jenni LambCity Manager
Kevin McKeownCity Clerk

As listed on the official site, Oct 2026.

Police & fire

PoliceMelbourne Police Department 321-608-6731
FireMelbourne Fire Department 321-608-6000

Emergency: call 911.

Utilities & services

Water utilityCity of Melbourne Public Works & Utilities (water, sewer, reclaimed water, stormwater) 321-608-5000
Trash & recyclingWM (Waste Management), city contractor 321-723-4455 or 321-608-5080
LibraryBrevard County Public Libraries – Melbourne Public Library and Eau Gallie Public Library Melbourne (540 E. Fee Ave., 32901): (321) 952-4514; Eau Gallie (1521 Pineapple Ave., 32935): (321) 255-4304
Parks & recreationParks, Recreation & Golf Department 321-608-7400
Building & permitsBuilding Section (Code Compliance Division) 321-608-7900

Parks & landmarks

Claude Edge Front Street Park (fishing pier; MelBOOM site)
Eau Gallie Pier
Wickham Park Community Center
Eau Gallie Civic Center
Melbourne Auditorium
Tim Wakefield Sports Complex
Ballard Park
Riverview Park (non-motorized boat launch)
Horse Creek Park (non-motorized boat launch)
Crane Creek Reserve Golf Course
Harbor City Golf Course

Community events

MelBOOM 4th of July Fireworks CelebrationJuly 4, Front Street Park (2210 Front St.)
Holiday MarketNovember (Nov. 20–21, 2026), Melbourne Auditorium
Halloween Spooktacular Indoor Trick or TreatOctober (Oct. 24, 2026), Melbourne Auditorium
Breakfast with SantaDecember (Dec. 5, 2026), Wickham Park Community Center
Trash Bash cleanupSpring (held April 11 in 2026)
National Night OutOctober (Oct. 6, 2026)

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Sources: official city site, mlbair.com, U.S. Census Bureau, Brevard County (23 pages, checked Oct 4, 2026). Show links

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About Melbourne

Population: 87,0972025 Census est.
Mayor: Paul Alfrey
City Hall: 900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901321-608-7000
Meetings: Typically the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (some exceptions)

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