Frank Rendon Park to reopen, Memorial Day weekend at the beach

Posted On: May 26, 2023

Frank Rendon Park will temporarily reopen Saturday, May 27, offering limited amenities for beachgoers. Stairs to the beach, restroom facilities, showers, and a limited number of picnic tables and pavilions will be open to the public. Residents and visitors are urged to respect the closure of certain areas along the coast, including the playground at Frank Rendon Park, as they are deemed unsafe for public access. The park will remain open until the reconstruction project begins. The Volusia County Coastal Division continues to repair beach access points when and where possible.   

Vehicle ramps will open no earlier than 8 a.m., and vehicles must exit the beach before 7 p.m. Keep in mind that delays and congestion can be expected at popular ramps. Parking is also available in the county’s off-beach parking lots. Beachgoers are encouraged to have alternate beach access plans. Many vehicle access ramps are expected to close two hours before midday high tide and remain closed two hours after.

According to the weather forecast, Memorial Day weekend is expected to include a mix of sun, storms, rough surf and morning low tides.

Rip currents are an ongoing threat throughout the week and into the weekend, and the safest way to enjoy the water is always in front of a staffed lifeguard tower. 

For real-time updates on the status of vehicle access ramps, location of staffed lifeguard towers, beach conditions and more helpful information, download the free Volusia Beaches app from the Google Play or Apple App store. 

Leaving the beach cleaner than you found it is more important than ever during sea turtle nesting season, which started May 1. Beachgoers are asked to flatten sandcastles, fill in holes, and take chairs and equipment with them at the end of their visit, as these are obstacles for nesting sea turtles who make nests on the beach at night. Always stay clear of marked sea turtle nests and do not leave trash on the beach as it attracts predators.  

While fun in the sun is encouraged on Volusia County beaches, alcohol, glass containers and pets are prohibited. Vehicles must remain in designated driving areas and observe the speed limit. Trash and recycle cans are placed at regular intervals along the beach, and roving carts will canvass the beach to assist with the collection of garbage. 

For more information, visit https://www.volusia.org/beach, download the Volusia Beaches mobile app, or call 386-239-6414.