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On the Loop - State Parks

Tomoka State Park

North Peninsula State Park

Tomoka State Park

 Tomoka State Park offers hiking, full-facility camping, fishing, and boating. There is also a boat ramp and a park store that offers camping supplies, snacks, and canoe and kayak rentals. Open every day, 8 am - sundown $5 per vehicle 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach FL 32174
 

Bulow State Park

North Peninsula State Park

Tomoka State Park

 Bulow State Park, home of the Fairchild Oak, possibly the largest live oak tree, has several hiking trails including one that leads to the  Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park. Open every day, 8 am - sundown No entrance fee 3351 Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach FL  

North Peninsula State Park

North Peninsula State Park

North Peninsula State Park

 North Peninsula State Park offers three miles of sandy beaches, a picnic area, hiking, birding, a bicycle  maintenance station and picnic area along a restored salt marsh. Open every day, 8 am - sundown No entrance fee 40 Highbridge Road Ormond by the Sea,  FL 

On the Loop - N Beach St / Old Dixie Highway

Bailey Riverbridge Gardens

Bailey Riverbridge Gardens

Bailey Riverbridge Gardens on the east side of Halifax River just north of the Granada Bridge, has a fountain, gardens, and a walkway over the Halifax River to a gazebo on the water. Also in the park is Pilgrims Rest Church, the historic site of the first Christian wedding in North America was preserved by the Ormond Beach Historic Trust 

Open 24 hours - No entrance fee

 1 N Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 

Ormond Yacht Club

Bailey Riverbridge Gardens

The Ormond Yacht Club sits on pilings over the tidal waters of the Halifax River.  Currently undergoing renovations, it was built in 1910 by several of Ormond’s founding fathers including John Anderson. When built it was not listed on the county or city tax rolls since it sat offshore on the Halifax. The interior has a coquina fireplace, a pool table, meeting areas, and kitchen facilities. 

https://ormondyachtclub.com/history-1.html

Anderson-Price Memorial Building

Named in honor of John Anderson and Joseph Price, known for the Hotel Ormond and establishing racing on the beach to promote their hotel. For many years the building was used as the Ormond Beach Library. The Women’s Club deeded the property to the Ormond Beach Historical Society in 2002 which maintains the building.
42 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach, Florida

The Dix House

Dix House was constructed in 1878 by Colonel Dix for his sisters, Ruth and Eliza, two of the first settlers in the area. Originally used as a boarding house by the Dix sisters, the second floor, Dix Hall, was used for meetings and social events. This is where John Anderson and Andrew Bostrom convinced the city founders to change New Briton to Ormond Beach in honor of James Ormond on April 22, 1880. 

This is a private residence.

178 N. Beach Street, Ormond Beach

Huguenot Park

Woodham Woods Trail

 Huguenot Park is a .5 acre park located on the banks of the scenic Halifax River. This picturesque park provides access to fishing and views of the water. 

https://www.ormondbeach.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Huguenot-ParkMini-Park-30

401 N Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

Open - Sunrise to Sunset

Free admission

Woodham Woods Trail

Woodham Woods Trail

Woodham Woods Trail

Hikers and cyclists share this paved trail and leashed dogs are welcome. The trail continues through a wooded area to Tomoka State Park
Free unless you enter the park gates then $2 per pedestrian/cyclist. Restroom inside the park gates at the concession area
Open 8 AM to sunset. 

Trailhead: 29.3277, -81.0774
Address: Corner of Beach St & Inglesa Ave

Tomoka State Park

 Tomoka State Park  Open daily, 8 am - sundown $5 per vehicle 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach FL 32174

Dummett Sugar Mill Ruins

Dummett Sugar Mill Ruins were part of the Dummett Plantation and the site of the first steam-powered cane-crushing mill in the area. Dummett used the labor of about 100 African slaves and 40 local tribe members to turn the juices from the crushed sugar cane into molasses which was later distilled into rum. During the 2nd Seminole War in 1836, the plantation was burned and the main house and other buildings were destroyed 

Off of Dixie Highway about a mile past Pine Tree Drive. 

Ormond Tomb Park

Ormond Tomb Park is the final resting place of James Ormond II, the son of Captain James Ormond I, an Anglo-Irish-Scotch Sea captain, who was commissioned to bring Franciscan settlers to the area. Originally part of a 2000-acre cotton and indigo plantation called Damietta, the current 9-acre park was donated to the park service in 1945. In addition to the tomb, there’s a playground, nature trail, pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms and parking.

Open sunrise to sunset.

 3268 Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach 

Bulow State Park

 Bulow State Park, home of the Fairchild Oak, has several hiking trails including one that leads to the  Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park. There are also restrooms, picnic areas and a kiosk. 

Open every day, 8 am - sundown No entrance fee 3351 Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach FL

Fairchild Oak

The Fairchild Oak, dedicated to the memory of the renowned botanist David Fairchild. It is estimated to be between 300 - 400 yrs old over 68' high and 24' around.  At Bulow Creek 

Open every day, 8 am - sundown No entrance fee 3351 Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach FL

Turn onto Walter Boardman

Once you pass the first Halifax Plantation sign on your left look for the Florida Scenic Highway sign to turn right onto Walter Boardman which turns into Highbridge Road, and continue your journey along the Loop.

On the Loop - Walter Boardman Ln / Highbridge Rd

BRIDGE CLOSED

Bulow Creek Hiking Trails

Bulow Creek Hiking Trails

 CLOSED FOR REPAIRS UNTIL MAY 1ST

. To navigate around the closure, travelers can use the Granada Bridge on State Road 40 in Ormond Beach or State Road 100 in Flagler Beach. Residents along Highbridge Road may access their homes via Walter Boardman Lane. Officials will post detour signs and closure notices along the affected routes to inform the public

Bulow Creek Hiking Trails

Bulow Creek Hiking Trails

Bulow Creek Hiking Trails

Bulow Creek State Park Hiking Trails are located on both sides of Walter Boardman. Hike marked trails through this Pine Flatwood forest to various scenic areas.  

Free admission, leashed pets welcome
3351 Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach, FL
https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/hiking-bulow-creek 

Marsh

Bulow Creek Hiking Trails

Knox Memorial Bridge

As you continue down Walter Boardman and Highbridge Road you will travel through marsh areas where you will see a variety of birds. You will also cross some small bridges where fishing is allowed. 

Knox Memorial Bridge

Knox Memorial Bridge

Knox Memorial Bridge

 CLOSED FOR REPAIRS UNTIL MAY 1ST

Built in 1955, Knox Memorial Bridge is one of only three remaining drawbridges crossing the intracoastal waterway in Volusia County and the only drawbridge in the area loosely referred to as Ormond Beach. 

Spanning the Intercoastal at Highbridge Road

Smith Creek Landing

Knox Memorial Bridge

Smith Creek Landing

 Smith Creek Landing is one of the entrance points to North Peninsula State Park. Here you will find the 2.5 mile Coastal Strand Trail beginning along a restored salt marsh before looping back through a sunny coastal strand.

Open every day, 8 am - sundown N

o entrance fee 

40 Highbridge Road Ormond by the Sea,  FL  

Highbridge Park

Knox Memorial Bridge

Smith Creek Landing

Highbridge Park sits on the bank of the Halifax River on the south side of Highbridge Road This one-acre park's facilities include a boat ramp, a kayak/canoe launch, a fishing pier, picnic tables, barbeque grills, restrooms, and a fishing supply store. 

Free admission Open - Sunrise to Sunset

39 Highbridge Road, Ormond Beach, FL

Florida Scenic sign to turn on JA

Florida Scenic sign to turn on JA

Florida Scenic sign to turn on JA

At this point you can either turn right onto John Anderson and continue this tour or go straight to Ocean Shore/A1A

On The Loop - John Anderson / E on Granada

Seabridge Riverfront Park

Seabridge Riverfront Park

Seabridge Riverfront Park

Seabridge Riverfront Park has a fishing pier, a shady picnic area, and a boardwalk over the Halifax River.  The dock and walkway were recently completed after a two-year Volusia County construction project. It's a wonderful spot to fish, watch the sunset, or just relax along the river. 

No entrance fee

 3570 John Anderson Dr., Ormond Beach, FL

Hammock Home

Seabridge Riverfront Park

Seabridge Riverfront Park

   Joseph Price, an Ormond Beach pioneer, bought acreage along John Anderson Drive in 1887, and for nearly ten years, an orange grove and a small one-bedroom cottage were on the property. In 1915, Hammock Home, which now spans 5,589 square feet with six bedrooms and five baths, was built. The original one-bedroom cottage, built in 1889, is still standing in the northeast corner of the property. Hammock Home is located at  311 John Anderson Drive where it serves as a private residence. 

The Rowalian

Seabridge Riverfront Park

Nathan Cobb Cottage

 The Rowallan was built in 1913 to serve as the winter residence for Alexander Millar Lindsay, this residence was named Rowallan after a castle in his native Ayrshire. It was also owned by Englishman Leonard Martin and then Harold and Eileen Butts who renamed the house Linsaroe “by the water” in Celtic.  Currently a private residence, The Rowallan was added to U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

253 John Anderson Drive, Ormond Beach

Nathan Cobb Cottage

Nathan Cobb Cottage

Nathan Cobb Cottage

 Built in 1897 by Billy Fagen from wood salvaged from the shipwrecked Nathan F. Cobb schooner, this one-and-a-half-story cottage has the original wood floors, staircase, and brick fireplace and chimney.   The Nathan Cobb Cottage was designated as a Florida Heritage Site in 2021 and is currently owned and operated by the Ormond Beach Historical Society which offers an annual open house in March. 

137 Orchard Lane, Ormond Beach 

Fortunato Park

Nathan Cobb Cottage

Hotel Ormond Cupola

Fortunato Park is located along the Halifax River, northeast of the Granada Bridge. In addition to grills and a picnic area there is a  kayak and canoe launch area, a path you can walk or bike, a playground and fishing pier.

Open every day, sunrise - sundown 

No entrance fee

  2 John Anderson Dr, Ormond Beach, FL

Hotel Ormond Cupola

Nathan Cobb Cottage

Hotel Ormond Cupola

The Hotel Ormond Cupola is all that remains of the hotel built by John Anderson and Joseph Price in 1887.The hotel was located east of John Anderson Drive on Granada Boulevard where a condominium now stands

Open Saturdays and Sundays, September - May, 2-4 pm. 

 Admission is free.

Located in Fortunato Park

The Casements

 The Casements was the winter home of John D. Rockefeller and now serves as the Cultural Center for the City of Ormond Beach. Tours of the house are available. 

Tour details here. 

Open Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm  Sat 8 am-12 pm

No entrance fee - donations accepted

25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 

MacDonald House

The MacDonald House, fondly called the Mac House was built in 1903 by architect Sommer Gove. Operated by the Ormond Beach Historical Society and serving as a welcome center, this building features information about the Timucua Indians, the Spanish and British Colonial Periods, early pioneer settlers, the Hotel Ormond, 'Birthplace of Speed', and John D. Rockefeller.   

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.
38 East Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach 

Ormond Memorial Art Museum

 Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens was established in 1946 with the stated mission “to inspire the community through art and nature while honoring those who fought for freedom.” The museum regularly features local artists and has an annual student exhibit. You can also see works by national and international artists exhibited. Renovated in 2022, the building hosts many events in its new classrooms and has a rooftop terrace.
Museum Hours: 10a-4p Weekdays; Noon-4p Weekends
Garden Hours: Open sunrise to sunset
$2 per person suggested donation.
78 East Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach 

Ormond Art Museum Gardens

Ormond Art Museum Gardens

  Located directly behind the building are the Memorial Gardens where, in addition to a lush tropical garden, there are sculptures dedicated to veterans of the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Open sunrise to sunset

On the Loop - Ocean Shore / A1A

Birthplace of Speed Park

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

 

Birthplace of Speed Park is off the beach that made this area famous for speed racing. A replica of the Ormond Garage has replicas of Bullet #1 and the Pirate automobiles.  

Open every day 6 am to 7 pm

Fee or parking pass required

21 Ocean Shore Boulevard 

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

 Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park crosses the entire peninsula from the beach to a pier on the Halifax River. and offers fishing, hiking, 2 dog parks, a playground, and various sports fields.

Open every day, sunrise - sundown 

Fee or parking pass required for front lot.

1800 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach 

WWII Submarine Watch Tower

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

WWII Submarine Watch Tower

 

This WWII Submarine Watch Tower is one of the few remaining WWII watchtowers. A monument to the civilians who guarded our coastline it also serves as a private beach walkover.

Privately owned by Verona

 2269 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 

Tom Renick Park

WWII Submarine Watch Tower

 Tom Renick Park,  

is located on Ocean Shore and is beautifully set into the natural coastal landscape with a variety of dune vegetation throughout, including Sea Grapes, Sea Oats, and Cabbage Palms.  Facilities include a walkway to the beach, a playground, picnic tables - some under shelters, showers, bathrooms, a parking lot, and bike racks.  It 

The park is dedicated to former Volusia County Beach Safety Director Tom Renick, who became a lifeguard in 1969 and died of cancer in 2001.

Fee or parking pass required
Open daily - Sunrise to Sunset

. 1565 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

Al Weeks Sr. North Shore Park

 Al Weeks Sr. North Shore Park, located off Ocean Shore/A1A  has an accessible beach ramp, showers, bathrooms, a lifeguard station, and a parking lot with over 100 spaces.

Open every day - Sunrise to Sunset

Fee or parking pass required

1631 Ocean Shore, Ormond-by-the-Sea , FL  

BEACH PARKING FEES VOLUSIA COUNTY

 Effective January 1, 2025

All County-owned and operated off-beach parking lots require a $20 daily parking fee, separate from on-beach driving fees. The daily parking fee can be paid by following the directions on the signage in the parking lots.Volusia County residents can park for free if they register their vehicles online at parkvolusia.org or in-person at one of two ParkVolusia offices   

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