Restoration of Frank Rendon Park Begins Aug. 11

Posted On: July 25, 2025

Volusia County will temporarily close Frank Rendon Park beginning Monday, Aug. 11, to initiate a comprehensive restoration project that will restore accessibility, strengthen storm resilience, and reestablish the overall visitor experience. The park, located at 2705 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, was severely damaged during Hurricanes Ian and Nicole and has operated with limited amenities since the storms.

The estimated six-month project will restore the park’s original amenities and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FEMA’s reimbursement criteria for disaster-damaged public facilities.

Restoration efforts will begin with critical infrastructure improvements aimed at repairing the park’s coastal defenses. A new seawall will help protect the shoreline and adjacent infrastructure, while the reinstallation of coquina rock along the southern portion of the project will restore the natural buffer that existed between the park and the ocean. A new ADA-accessible dune walkover will be constructed, along with a second set of stairs at the southern access point, to match the pre-storm level of beach access.

Beyond structural repairs, the project will also reestablish the park’s role as a vibrant gathering space. Two storm-damaged pavilions will be rebuilt to provide shaded areas for picnics and community use, and the pedestrian observation area offering sweeping views of the coastline will be restored.

During the closure, beachgoers seeking a similar coastal experience are encouraged to visit Edwin W. Peck Sr. Park, located approximately 1.5 miles south at 3167 S. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach Shores. The closest alternative beach access is the Florida Shores Beach Ramp, located about a quarter-mile north of Frank Rendon Park.