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.
Make Park Reservations
Pavilion rentals are available online; all other reservations can be made by calling the Parks, Recreation and Culture office at 386-736-5953.
Veterans receive a 10% discount at Volusia County parks for pavilions, camping, and building/community center rentals.
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.
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
DeBary Hall: Wing it Wednesday
June 3 @8:30 am to 9:30 am
Join DeBary Hall staff for a guided walk to discover the birds that call Green Springs home. Participants will receive a brief history of the park and its cultural significance and learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Guests will practice live bird identification and receive assistan...
DeBary Hall: National Trails Day
June 6 @9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Celebrate National Trails Day with a morning of outdoor adventure, hands-on activities, and family fun at DeBary Hall. Discover and celebrate Florida’s trails while enjoying interactive activities, meeting local vendors, and learning new ways to explore the outdoors.
Start the day on the Spring...
DeBary Hall: Books, Balls and Blocks
June 26 @9:00 am to 10:30 am
Children are invited to a morning featuring fun, free activities and developmental screenings provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Flager and Volusia. The event will also feature Kids Corner, a free story time program where children can enjoy books, sing songs, dance, and make a craft togethe...
Cultural Council Meeting
July 24 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
This public meeting will be held at the Ormond Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach.
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 fundi...
Cultural Council meeting
September 25 @5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This public meeting will be held at Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.
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 gran...
Cultural Council meeting
November 13 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
This public meeting will be held at the Museum of Art - DeLand, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand..
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 cultu...
