Parks, Recreation and Culture
All parks and trails have reopened
Updated Nov. 8, 2024
Water levels along the St. Johns River remain very high. Boaters are advised to use idle speed with no wake.
About Parks, Recreation and Culture
Whether you want to take a nature walk, see historic sites, learn more about the environment, or take part in cultural opportunities, Volusia County has it all. You also can boat, fish, camp, observe wildlife in its natural habitat, sunbathe and participate in active recreational activities in Volusia County.
Our programs and facilities incorporate a theme that embraces environmental, cultural, heritage and outdoor (ECHO) activities and sites.
Art and culture
Volusia County is famed for its miles of beaches, lazy rivers, unsurpassable weather, its forests, quiet towns and sparkling resorts.
Attractions
Volusia County has three popular attractions that highlight the area's history and ecology.
Land Management
Land Management is responsible for the management, enhancement and restoration of approximately 38,000 acres in Volusia County.
Parks, camping and boat ramps
Volusia County is blessed with some of the most beautiful parks and trails in the Southeast.
Recreational programs
Children, teens and adults can have fun and get fit with activities sponsored by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division.
Sports Volusia
Your one-stop sports event planning resource. View a listing of all the sporting facilities in Volusia County, find an activity or plan your own on SportsVolusia.com.
Upcoming events
Cultural Council Special Meeting
April 23 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Members will meet in the first-floor training room of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. They will discuss and approve modifications to the Community Cultural Gran Application as directed by the Volusia County Council.
The Cultural Council is appointed by the ...
DeBary Hall: Historic Bike Tour
April 24 @9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Travel back in time on two wheels during a nine-mile guided bike ride from DeBary Hall Historic Site to Lake Monroe Park and back. Learn about the area’s history from the Native Americans who inhabited the region thousands of years ago to the development of Gemini Springs Park and more. Bring a bi...
Cultural Council Grant Application Workshop
April 24 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
The Cultural Council of Volusia County will conduct two workshops for organizations wishing to apply for a Volusia County Community Cultural Grant. A representative of each organization planning to apply must attend one of the two scheduled workshops to be eligible to submit an application.
The w...
Cultural Council Grant Application Workshop
April 24 @2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Cultural Council of Volusia County will conduct two workshops for organizations wishing to apply for a Volusia County Community Cultural Grant. A representative of each organization planning to apply must attend one of the two scheduled workshops to be eligible to submit an application.
The w...
ECHO Gallery Committee
April 29 @2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Committee members will meet at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. They will discuss the new exhibit, titled Volusia's Great Outdoors, and review the 2026 theme, which is Volusia County African American History.
For more information, contact Robert Redd at rredd@volusia.org.&nb...
DeBary Hall: Line Dancing
May 1 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body. Join DeBary Hall staff for beginner line dances to various music genres. This program will be held in DeBary Hall's stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. It's recommended for adults, and there is a $3 charge for each class. Registration is not...
DeBary Hall: Portraits of the Past
May 3 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Enjoy a talk through time with Anita DeBary Lyons and Leonie DeBary Brewster. Judy Morrison and Lisa Perez will reenact the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Samuel Frederick deBary and discuss the adventurous spirit of all the DeBary women from 1871 to 1941.
Reservations are not required....
DeBary Hall: Historic Kayak Tour
May 9 @9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn about the area’s rich history during this leisurely paddling trip around a portion of Lake Monroe in Gemini Springs. Bring a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard, along with a life preserver and whistle. Meet near the fishing pier at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. Sunscreen a...
DeBary Hall: Line Dancing
May 15 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body. Join DeBary Hall staff for beginner line dances to various music genres. This program will be held in DeBary Hall's stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. It's recommended for adults, and there is a $3 charge for each class. Registration is not...
Cultural Council Meeting
May 16 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
The location will be announced.
The Cultural Council is appointed by the Volusia County Council to advise on matters relating to cultural arts in the community and to assist in the appropriation of operational grant funding for cultural and heritage organizations in the county. For more informati...
DeBary Hall: Music at the Mansion
May 17 @1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Celebrate Armed Forces Day with the Central Florida Accordion Club. From patriotic songs to polkas to timeless tunes, this merry group of talented musicians will educate and entertain guests during a free two-hour concert in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s theater.
Reservations are not required. Fo...
Cultural Council Meeting
July 25 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
The location will be announced.
The Cultural Council is appointed by the Volusia County Council to advise on matters relating to cultural arts in the community and to assist in the appropriation of operational grant funding for cultural and heritage organizations in the county. For more informati...
Cultural Council meeting
September 26 @5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The location will be announced.
The Cultural Council is appointed by the Volusia County Council to advise on matters relating to cultural arts in the community and to assist in the appropriation of operational grant funding for cultural and heritage organizations in the county. For more informati...
Cultural Council meeting
November 14 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
The location will be announced.
The Cultural Council is appointed by the Volusia County Council to advise on matters relating to cultural arts in the community and to assist in the appropriation of operational grant funding for cultural and heritage organizations in the county. For more informati...
