Admission fees
Hours, rules and regulations
Park locations and facilities
Partnerships
Pets
For more information
Volusia County parks serve many interests and age
groups. The many offerings include scenic beauty, camping, fishing, ocean beaches,
historic and archaeological sites, sports and recreation centers, a rifle range and
bicycle motor cross (BMX) track.
Volusia County Leisure Services
manages park sites totaling over 3,000 acres. These facilities include local and district
parks, boat ramps, fishing docks and school park sites. The department also operates more
than 50 recreational programs with more than 22,000 participants.
Admission fees
A $3.50 per vehicle fee ($1 per person if the vehicle seats more than eight)
to enter Lighthouse Point Park and Smyrna Dunes Park.
A park pass may be purchased for $20 (valid from
February 1 through January 31 each year) for county residents or $30 for non-residents.
A super-pass may be purchased for $30 for
residents or $50 for non-residents. The super-pass is valid for admission to all three
parks listed above as well as for beach access. All other parks are free. However,
user-fees may be charged for pavilion rentals, ballfields, etc.
Hours, rules and
regulations
As a general rule, Volusia County parks are open from sunrise to sunset unless
otherwise posted. Enjoy yourself, but for your safety and the safety of others, please
read and observe all rules posted at the information centers or kiosks in each park.
Volusia County assumes no responsibility or liability in case of accident or injury. Use
all facilities at your own risk.
Partnerships
Volusia County Leisure Services has entered into partnerships involving
non-profit organizations, cities, the State of Florida and the School board of Volusia
County.
A unique partnership between Volusia County
Government and the School Board of Volusia County has created 34 "instant
parks." This spirit of cooperations uses shared resources and mutual planning to
produce quality education and recreational opportunities for Volusia County residents.
Recreational facilities are used by students and
physical education classes during the school day. The facilities become "instant
parks" for afternoon, evening and weekend community-based recreational activities
serving all ages.
In addition Volusia County has entered into
interlocal agreements with several Volusia County cities in which the cities may own the
parks and the cities enter into a contract with Volusia County Leisure
Services.
Leisure Services also sponsors and
co-sponsors a wide variety of recreation activities with many cities and non-profit
organizations.
Pets at
Volusia County parks
Pets are welcome at County parks as long as their owners abide by the following
rules.
- Pets must be kept under restraint and control at all
times. The penalty for violation is $55.
- Owners must clean up after their pet. The penalty for
violation is $55.
- Dangerous or aggressive animals will not be tolerated in
any park. The penalty for violation is up to $5,000.
For more information about
facilities, fees, recreation programs, reservations, permitting special events and
specific rules and regulations, please contact:
Volusia County Leisure
Services
123 West Indiana Avenue,
DeLand, Florida 32720-4618
(386) 736-5953 (DeLand)
(386) 257-6000, ext. 5953 (Daytona Beach)
(386) 423-3300, ext. 5953 (New Smyrna Beach)
Volusia County
Government
