Canova Beach Park offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, picnicking, volleyball, wildlife watching, fishing, volleyball, swimming, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, skimboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, jet-skiing, surf-skiing, and boating. If you are planning to go into the water near Canova Beach Park, we recommend being careful as the water here is known to have unpredictable rip currents and occasional strong waves. Depending on the time of the year, you can view many kinds of animals in the water near the beach including sea turtles and dolphins. If you are planning to fish in the water near Canova Beach Park, we recommend ensuring compliance with the local fishing regulations. This beach is popular among pet lovers as it is one of the few beaches along the Brevard County shoreline that allows dogs on leash. However, if you are planning to visit with your pet in Canova Beach Park, please make sure that your pet has proper tags along with a dog license that shows proof of rabies vaccination. Canova Beach Park also has a unique xeriscape garden which contains a variety of unique native Floridian plants.