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Information for visitors with disabilities
Park accessibility for visitors with disabilities
Environmental variables at Volusia County parks
Service animals in Volusia County Parks
Service animals on the beach
Beachfront parks accessibility for visitors with disabilities
Surf chairs for visitors with disabilities
Facilities for visitors with disabilitiesPark accessibility for visitors with disabilities
Volusia County welcomes all visitors to its many and varied outdoor recreation areas. Many people share a love for the great outdoors and enjoy the recreational opportunities that abound. Nature has a therapeutic power to reinvigorate the body and the spirit. Outdoor activities provide social interaction and offer a welcome break from the routine of our lives. The sights, sounds, and smell of the great outdoors belong to all of us to enjoy.Volusia County Government always is working to upgrade and improve its facilities to expand accessibility for people with disabilities. This website is updated periodically to include new information. However, we strongly encourage disabled visitors to call each facility or park, or Volusia County Leisure Services before visiting to ensure the information is current. Some facilities may not be accessible to all people of all disabilities.
Volusia County Leisure Services is developing online park summaries for people with disabilities. Volunteers with disabilities, along with Volusia County Leisure Services staff, are conducting a survey of many Volusia County parks, assessing their accessibility from their unique perspective. The ratings will be based on the ability of a person in a wheelchair to navigate the facilities.
Environmental variables at Volusia County parks
Change is an integral part of the natural landscape. Seasonal changes and environmental situations that occur may quickly alter the condition of facilities, trails and beaches. As a result, Volusia County cannot ensure that information about our parks and beaches on this web site is current, nor can we guarantee that each park or facility listed is open and available for public use. Please keep in mind that this Web site is for informational use only and should not be relied upon for recent updates or emergency bulletins about trail and beach conditions.Service animals in Volusia County Parks
Leashed pets and service animals are permitted in all Volusia County Parks. Please observe these service animal guidelines:
- Pets must be kept under restraint and control at all times.
- Owners must clean up after their pet.
- Dangerous or aggressive animals will not be tolerated in any park.
- Help Volusia County protect native plants and animals within the park boundaries by not allowing your dog or pet run freely.
Service animals on the beach
Guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons or hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing impaired persons shall be allowed on the beach at all times. However, it is unlawful for any person to allow their animal on the beach except for the above purposes.Beachfront parks accessibility for visitors with disabilities
Since the County of Volusia has been developing beachfront parks, each element or amenity in these parks has been developed with accessibility in mind. Beachfront parks have become a pleasurable destination point for many people with disabilities. Some of the elements that may be included in beachfront parks are accessible parking, companion accessible restrooms, accessible picnic tables, ramps to soft sand, surf chairs, accessible playgrounds and water fun, shade areas and sitting areas overlooking the beach and Atlantic Ocean.
Beach driving and parking information.Surf chairs for visitors with disabilities
You can enjoy Volusia County beaches even when you travel in a wheelchair. If you cannot walk or your car has a handicapped ID, ask a Beach Patrol member for a Surf Chair (all-terrain wheel chair). Surf Chairs are designed for safe, comfortable travel in surf and soft sand.Surf Chairs are available free at these Volusia County Lifeguard stations and parks:
- 301 Cardinal Blvd., Ormond Beach (386-676-4160)
- 11 South Ocean Ave., (Main Street), Daytona Beach (386-239-6484)
- Dunlawton Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores
- Lighthouse Point Park, Ponce Inlet
- Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
- Frank Rendon Park, 2705 Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores
- Tom Renick Park, 1575 Oceanshore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea
Borrowers are expected to comply with all regulations. Surf Chairs must be returned within the specified time and an able-bodied attendant must remain with the Surf Chair passenger at all times in the water.
No fishing pole holders are made available to any beach patrons. However, Surf Chairs are equipped with PVC pole holders as part of the frame of the wheelchair.
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