News Release

Launch Closure

Falcon 9 launch from 2019.

NPS/Photo Anthony Peritore

News Release Date: June 2, 2021

Contact: Laura Henning, 386-428-3384

Canaveral National Seashore’s Playalinda Beach District, located in Brevard County, is scheduled to close on Thursday, June 3, 2021 beginning at 6:00 AM. Playalinda Beach will reopen after a successful launch or scrubbed attempt. The closure, due to a rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, will include all National Park Service areas from parking area 13 south to the Playalinda Road Gate, near the intersection with Florida Highway 3.


The Apollo Beach District will remain open June 3, 2021 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The Apollo Visitor Center will be open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.




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