Daytona Beach
Mar 8th, 2009 | By Kay | Category: BeachDistance from Kissimmee: 80 miles
Estimated driving time: 1½ hours
Daytona Beach is probably one of the most famous beaches in the world. Over 15 miles of sandy beaches are available for you to explore in the Daytona Area.
There are several parks within the Daytona Beach area that you may want to visit which are summarised below.
Bicentennial Park
1800 N. Oceanshore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Tel. (386) 736-5953
This park is located on the east and west sides of A1A and provides scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Halifax River.
> softball fields
> basketball courts
> boardwalk
> fishing dock
> fitness trail
> nature trail
> pavilion
> picnic area
> playground
> racquet ball courts
> restrooms
> shuffleboard courts
> soccer and football fields
> tennis and volleyball courts
Admission: free
Birthplace of Speed Park
S.R. A1A and Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Tel. (386) 676-3216
This oceanfront park commemorates the first automobile race held on the adjacent beach in 1903.
> Picnic area
> Restrooms
> Dune walkover
Admission: free
Canaveral National Seashore
7611 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach
Tel. (386) 428-3384
Vehicle-free beach.
> Lagoons
> Nature trials
> Eldora State house historic site
> Turtle Mound archeological site.
Lighthouse Point Park
5000 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet
Tel. (386) 756-7488
This 52-acre park features
> fishing
> nature trails
> an observation deck and tower
> swimming
> picnicking
> a variety of wildlife
Admission: $3.50 per vehicle
Sun Splash Park
611 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Tel. (386) 736-5953
This four acre park features
> an interactive water fountain
> decorative walkways
> a shaded playground
> volleyball courts
> picnic areas
> restroom
> outdoor showers
> two beach access ramps
> a “cool zone.”
Admission: free
Oceanfront Park
East of the Adam’s Mark Resort (100 N. Atlantic Avenue)
Daytona Beach
Tel. (386) 258-4543
A picturesque view of the Atlantic shoreline and close proximity to local eating and drinking establishments
> a large grass area
> a lighted volleyball court
Admission: free
Tom Renick Park
1565 Oceanshore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea
Tel. (386) 736-5953
> Sheltered picnic areas
> Playground with padded floor
> Disability-accessible restrooms
> Water fountain
> Outdoor showers
Admission: free
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