Parks, Recreation and Culture
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 and trails
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
Line Dancing
March 21 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body. Join DeBary Hall staff for a fun evening full of learning beginner line dances to various music genres. There is a $3 charge for each class and registration is required, call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to sign up....
Story Time at DeBary Hall
March 22 @9:30 am to 10:30 am
Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free story time featuring stories, songs, and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.
The event will take place at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia....
Epiphyte Walk
March 23 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Discover native air plants, lichen, fern, moss, and other plants that don’t need soil to survive. Take a guided walk on the grounds of DeBary Hall Historic Site, in partnership with Volusia County’s Green Volusia program, and discover these plants and the wild Bartram’s orchid. After the walk,...
Lemonade Lecture: Afternoon with an Author
March 23 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join author Sadie May Bradford as she reads from her new book Grandpa’s Garden; a story of a boy and his grandpa as they work in their family garden. Bradford will bring a variety of seed pods and help guests plant seeds to take home. This program is recommended for all ages, including families. T...
Volusia County Spring Break Camp
March 25 to 29th
Children can explore every interest this March at Volusia County’s Spring Break Camp. Campers will enjoy group activities, field trips, and so much more, while learning about nature, history, and culture. Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 25 to 29 at the DeLand Boy Scouts Hut, 716 N. Fra...
Victorian Tea Tasting
March 30 @11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons and a house tour. Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette. Seating is limited and tickets must be p...