Description of Nassau Bay Garden Club Gardens and Blue Star Memorial are listed in chronological order, these are the areas in our City where Nassau Bay Garden Club members have established public gardens, beginning with the Blue Star Memorial on NASA Parkway.

Numbers correspond to the map of Nassau Bay.

1. David Braun Park Entrance Gardens – Either side of entrance to Park Road
   Since 1976 – Two gardens flanking the entrance to David Braun Park were established along
   with the planting of 50 palm trees, eight oaks and a landscaped triangle as a USA bicentennial
   project. A series of tropical storms and hurricanes over the years have added to the
   decimation of several trees planted for this celebration. Palms lining Park Road and the
   entrance gardens still exist today.
2. Blue Star Memorial Marker – In front of Chick-fil-A restaurant, Nasa Parkway
   Since 1972 – Flags to be placed in front of the marker on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and
   when otherwise appropriate.
3. Tranquility Arbor – Corner of Martinique Drive and Upper Bay Road
   Since 1978 – This garden and arbor were established during the height of the NASA astronaut
   programs. It’s a long-time favorite spot of residents and visitors for relaxing and picture taking.
   Club members decorate the arbor every December for the holidays.
4. Swan Lagoon Park Butterfly Garden – Near park entrance on Lagoon Drive
   Since 2005 – Always looking to attract butterflies to our City, several plants they love were set
   into a kidney-shaped area of this neighborhood park. It sits close enough to a picnic gazebo
   and sidewalk to be enjoyed by all visitors.
5. David Braun Park Reflection Garden – Two benches just inside David Braun Park on the
   creek
   Since 2007 – With the guidance of the Club, this garden was professionally designed,
   landscaped and planted 2006-2007. Dedication took place in July 2007 during the City’s
   Independence Day celebration at David Braun Park. After Hurricane Ike in September 2007
   flooded the garden, it became necessary to replant some areas. A local boy scout, working on
   his Eagle badge, was guided by club resident Anne Adams in the spring of 2011 to expand the
   garden. All foliage colors were carefully selected by garden club members. In 2023 a bronze
   sundial was added to the garden.
6. Upper Bay Circle Garden – Upper Bay Court and Upper Bay Road
   Since 2011 – This pocket park on a main road through our City is adorned with a gazebo and
   benches. The little cul-de-sac esplanade is known as Upper Bay Circle and is maintained for
   the enjoyment of residents and visitors on their way to David Braun Park.