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West Volusia map .......................................................... 6 

Culture, arts enliven West Volusia ................................... 7 

Lifelong learning opportunities plentiful in West Volusia ..... 9 

Get on the water in West Volusia .................................. 11 

Step back in time with museums, historical centers ........ 13 

Ballgames abound in West Volusia towns ...................... 18 

Focus on the family with affordable fun ......................... 20 

Shop and dine in every corner of West Volusia .............. 27 

West Volusia’s golf courses challenge enthusiasts ........... 28 

Renew and re-energize at local spas, wellness centers .... 30 

Animal lovers find paradise in West Volusia ................... 31 

Swim and splash at area parks, pools .............................34 

Sanford: Get to know a friendly neighbor ...................... 39 

At your fingertips... ...................................................... 41 

West Volusia Demographics ......................................... 44 

Explore more with parks and trails ................................ 46 

Shopping, services and more in West Volusia ................ 51 

Your Guide to West Volusia 

is a supplement to West Volusia’s 

Hometown Newspaper, 

The West Volusia 

Publication date: March 31, 2011 

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Barb Button Shepherd and Sammie Wiggins 

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West Volusia map 

St. Rd. 15A 

Woodland Blvd. 

Amelia Ave. 

Hwy. 92 

N 

Dirksen 

Drive 

Lake 

George 

472 

Graves Ave. 

Highbanks Rd. 

Saxon Blvd. 

Enterprise Rd. 

● Seville 

● 

Pierson 

St. Johns River River 

Howland 

Blvd. 

Enterprise 

DeBary • Doyle 

Ave. Road 

305 

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Barberville 

DeLeon ● 

Springs 

Glenwood 

44 

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→ 

to Ormond 

Beach 

DeLand 

DeBary 

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Orange ● 

City 

40 

11 

Lake 

Monroe 

→ 

to Daytona Daytona 

Beach 

● Deltona 

Victoria Square 

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to New Smyrna 

Beach 

● Lake Helen 

● Cassadaga 

● Enterprise 

415 

Plymouth Ave. 

Minnesota Ave. 

New York Ave. 

Beresford Ave. 

Taylor Rd. 

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Culture, arts 

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Art and culture bring life to West Volusia through museums, theaters and the creativity of 

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through exhibitions, and interpretive and educational programs. Its education department 

offers classes, workshops, field study and outreach programs. The Evans C. and Betty Drees 

Johnson Children’s Art Center caters to budding artists as well. 

Paintings from Jackson Walker’s “Legendary Florida” collection are on display in the Volusia 

County Historic Courthouse in Downtown DeLand. These larger-than-life oil paintings on 

masonite have been called “a compilation of images that weave a visual tapestry of Florida’s 

long and eventful past.” 

Stetson University’s Duncan Gallery of Art and Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center provide 

professional venues for Stetson students to show their work during the annual juried Student 

Art Competition and the Senior Thesis Exhibitions, and for established artists from around 

the world. 

The African American Museum of the Arts, on Clara Avenue in DeLand, houses the area’s 

only collection of African-American and Caribbean-American cultural art. It displays a permanent 

collection of masks and sculptures, plus a revolving gallery of works from established and 

up-and-coming artists. 

The Florida Museum for Women Artists is the only museum in the state of Florida and the 

southeast United States that provides art and other artistic disciplines exclusively by women 

artists. The 7,000-square-foot museum exhibits contemporary art, collections, and traveling 

exhibits, and has three galleries, a museum shop, cafe, meeting and lecture room. 

In Deltona, the Deltona Arts & Historical Center features an art gallery and recording studio, 

and has a full schedule of after-school programs, performances, art classes, music lessons and 

exhibits. The center also houses Deltona’s historical library. 

Performing arts have their time in the spotlight thanks to several local theaters in West 

Volusia. Lake Helen’s Shoestring Theatre specializes in family-friendly productions — musicals, 

comedies and dramas — that are produced and acted in by locals. Shoestring’s season runs from 

September through May, with summer programs filling June. Stetson University students take the 

stage at Stover Theatre, where one-man shows and full-stage productions are commonplace. 

And the Sands Theater Center and Athens Theatre in Downtown DeLand host live musical 

and dramatic productions, and screenings of classic movies and independent art films; plus 

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Home-schooled children 

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Center for the Arts in DeBary. 

Lifelong learning opportunities 

plentiful in West Volusia 

If you long to be a college student again, Stetson University in DeLand is open and ready to 

receive your application. But if you want to keep busy by learning a new art, perfecting a craft, 

or simply enjoy learning new things in a classroom setting, consider these local organizations 

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and their offerings, just a few opportunities awaiting you in West Volusia. 

BellydanceETC, Downtown DeLand — Learn the art of belly dancing for fun and fitness through 

private and group lessons for beginning and expert dancers. www.suehair.com/index.htm 

Clay Pigeons, Downtown DeLand — Paint your own bisque or create glass mosaics or 

fused-glass pieces at this contemporary ceramics studio. www.claypigeonspottery.com 

DeBary Hall Historic Site — Go back in time or hone your green thumb with varied educational 

opportunities, including Master Gardener and children’s programs. www.debaryhall.com 

Deltona Arts & Historical Center — Sing or create with others in art and music classes for 

all ages, plus songwriters’ competitions and more. www.deltonaarts.com 

Gateway Center for the Arts, DeBary — Add something new to your portfolio with adult 

and youth classes that include clay, theater, memoir-writing, stained glass, and painting with 

acrylics, watercolor and pastels. www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org/home.html 

Glassic Arts, DeLand — Become a master of all things glass arts through stained glass, 

fusing, etching and lampwork programs for beginners and experts. www.glassicarts.net 

Lyonia Environmental Center, Deltona — This facility adjacent to the Deltona Regional Library 

has programs for children and adults, including butterfly gardening, birdhouse construction, 

rain-barrel making, and composting, among others. www.lyoniapreserve.com 

Museum of Florida Art, DeLand — Take time to enjoy programs and classes for young and 

old, including acrylic and watercolor painting and drawing. www.museumoffloridaart.org 

Pioneer Settlement for the Arts, Barberville — Step back in time at this historical village, 

which offers an abundance of youth-oriented programs that focus on hands-on activities and 

cover topics such as Seminole Indians and Florida history. www.pioneersettlement.org 

Stetson Community School of the Arts, DeLand — University professors and students teach 

groups and individuals, with lessons in dance, singing and select musical instruments. www. 

stetson.edu/music/arts 

Studio 308, Downtown DeLand — Stop in and see students in action as they work on 

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Get on the water 

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For some, taking to the water by craft or to fish is the ultimate escape. Perhaps the ultimate 

escape itself, West Volusia is teeming with marinas and fish camps, plus fishing holes, lakes and 

the north-running St. Johns River and its narrow canoe trails and generous open waters. 

Canoeists and kayakers are often found exploring the blueways (paddling trails) of West Volusia, 

including Alexander Springs State Canoe Trail, which runs along the St. Johns River alongside the 

southwest corner of Lake George State Forest, east of Lake Dexter. The Gemini Springs Blueway, 

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ending in Lake Monroe. The Hontoon Dead River Blueway (which loops Hontoon Island) and 

Tick Island Blueway (beginning at DeLeon Springs Park) are also favorites. 

West Volusia has seven boat ramps where boaters can launch their crafts free of charge as 

they begin treks down the St. Johns River or Bethel Creek, or around Blue Lake, Lake Monroe 

or Lake Dias. 

Several marinas and small-craft rental businesses that access the St. Johns River offer fishing 

boat, pontoon boat, houseboat, kayak, and catamaran rentals. Some have narrated tours and 

packages that include small-craft rentals and transportation to the launch sites. 

Visiting a park and want to add a canoeing experience to your day? Rent a canoe or kayak 

from Blue Spring State Park or DeLeon Springs State Park while you’re there. 

How about taking a narrated tour down the St. Johns River? There are many options for 

sightseers who wish to take to the river and learn about the history, habitats and wildlife of the 

St. Johns, which is home to a variety of animals and plant life, such as great blue herons, cardinal 

flowers, eelgrass and round-tail muskrat, to name just a few. Four river-tour operators in the area 

depart from Blue Spring State Park, DeLeon Springs State Park, Ed Stone Park, and Astor. 

President Herbert Hoover once said, “Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion 

when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” With the simple cast of a line, you’re 

bound to hit one of the many fishing spots in West Volusia. Some favorite choices include river 

access from Ed Stone Park in DeLand, and lake fishing at Lake George in Pierson and Highland 

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PHOTO COURTESY PAT FORDHAM 

From famous-name homes to historical centers that collect artifacts from bygone eras, we 

remember the storied history of West Volusia better thanks to several local museums and 

historical camps. 

History buffs can enjoy sifting through treasures housed in the Conrad Historical Research 

Center, and visitors can see some of the most comprehensive collections of county archives 

at the DeLand House Museum. The house was built in 1886 for DeLand’s first attorney, and 

includes a gift shop, museum and extensive collection of period photographs. 

Another famous home in West Volusia is the Stetson Mansion, which once was the winter 

home of hat manufacturer John B. Stetson. The home, refurbished to its original glory just a 

few short years ago, is 9,000 square feet and has an adjacent 800-square-foot schoolhouse, 

which has been converted into a guesthouse. Tours of the Stetson Mansion are available by 

appointment. 

Not to be outdone is DeBary Hall Historic Site, which includes the circa 1800s winter 

mansion and hunting estate of European-born wine merchant Frederick Debary. DeBary Hall’s 

Visitor’s Center is an essential stop before you tour the mansion, where a large-screen movie 

tells the story of the famous St. Johns River and DeBary’s role in its development. 

West Volusia also has some communities within its cities that tell the story of the lifestyles 

of early settlers, and many continue traditions today. Deemed the oldest active religious 

community of its kind in the Southeast, the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp was founded in 1894 

and remains an active community. More than 100 mediums live in the 55-acre camp, where 

visitors descend year-round for readings, healings and séances. 

Another property worth visiting is the Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts — the hallmark 

of Barberville. Pioneer Settlement offers classes, art and crafts, tours and educational programs, 

and festivals, and has a museum, historical buildings, exhibits and more. 

Unique museums and historical centers tell stories of West Volusia and its people. Learn 

about the role West Volusia played in World War II at the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum, 


which is chock-full of military artifacts and items that tell the tales of U.S. naval history. 

Memorial Park in DeBary also salutes our veterans, and serves as a peaceful place to honor 

them. At the 2.5-acre park, an F-15 Eagle aircraft and USS Langley’s anchor are on permanent 

display. Nearby picnic pavilions welcome rest and reflection. An authentic U.S. Army AH-1 

Cobra Helicopter is on display at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1921 Evard Ave. in Deltona. The 

park also features a large picnic pavilion and restrooms, and is ADA-accessible. 

Other one-of-a-kind history museums include the DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum, 

whose exhibits include a 1,000-piece elephant-collectibles display, antique toy collection, and 

1920s operating room, and the U.S. Postal Service Museum in Orange City, which displays 

rare artifacts, including clothing, paperwork and books. 

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PHOTO COURTESY 

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As you’ve already seen in the pages in this guide, there’s no shortage of recreational opportunities 

in West Volusia. But keep on cheering: Sports teams and their devoted fans have a place here, too. 

Stetson University athletics bring home games to DeLand in every season. Hatter sports include 

men’s baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and women’s softball, basketball, golf, tennis and soccer, 

among many, many others. And, beginning in 2013, Stetson and the community will welcome the 

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Some of the most popular games among locals are men’s baseball and basketball matchups, 

played at Melching Field and the J. Ollie Edmunds Center, respectively. The Stetson men’s basketball 

team has called the J. Ollie Edmunds Center home since 1974. The Hatters have had just one losing 

season at home and have won 67 percent of their games there, posting a 314-154 all-time record. 

One of the most picturesque, fan-friendly stadiums in the nation, Melching Field at Conrad Park is in 

its 11th season as the home of Hatters baseball, and the team has a .701 winning percentage on its 

home turf. For a complete schedule of Stetson athletics, visit www.gohatters.com. 

The DeLand Suns, a Florida Collegiate Summer League Florida League team, is one of six teams 

in this the Central Florida league. The league provides opportunities for college players to compete 

against top-level players in an effort to prepare them for a career in professional baseball. The annual 

season runs June through July, and games are played at Melching Field at Conrad Park. Learn more 

about the DeLand Suns online at www.floridaleague.com. 

Of course, there’s no shortage of amateur athletic programs in West Volusia, and several of the 

area’s cities also organize youth sports programs for everything from basketball to volleyball. County 

and city parks, ball fields and courts enjoy nearly year-round activity from youngsters and their 

families who cheer them. 

“Founded in 1872 by developer George Norris, Glenwood was 

originally called Spring Garden. A large sawmill owned by the Bond 

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PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMILY FUN TOWN 

Finding affordable and fun family outings is about as easy as spotting a manatee at Blue Spring State 

Park in December. That’s to say, they’re everywhere! 

Bowl over boredom by checking out one of the area’s bowling centers, including AMF Deltona Lanes 

and 32-lane Sunshine Bowling Center in DeLand, where you can strike the pins during the day, or wait 

until dark for the illuminated alleys, balls and walls and pulsating music. Complete with snack bars and 

game rooms, local bowling facilities also post coupons online from time to time, making this affordable 

family outing even more so. 

Do you prefer a rink to an alley? Strap on some roller skates or blades, and whisk through Earl Brown 

Park, along DeLand’s new Alabama Greenway or along the 12-foot-wide Spring-to-Spring Trail. Or, check 



out DeLand’s indoor Speedway Skating Center, where parents often are admitted free. 

Skateboarders also have their place at DeLand Skate Park and at Youth Advisory Board Skate Park 

in Deltona. DeLand Skate Park is a 12,000-square-foot park adjacent to Earl Brown Park and is open to 

skateboarders, skaters and bicyclists. Deltona’s skate park is part of the Lake Butler Recreation Complex 

and one of the city’s 17 parks and recreational facilities. 

Though the birthplace of speed is about 20 miles east, West Volusia and its neighbor New Smyrna Beach 

also rev their engines with racing at New Smyrna Speedway (just east of DeLand) and Volusia Speedway 

Park in DeLeon Springs. New Smyrna Speedway is a local home to FASCAR asphalt racing and sells tickets 

to its weekly events. Volusia Speedway Park, a clay track that sees DIRTcar, spring and late-model go-kart 

racing, hosts races from March through December. 

In Orange City, set a date for the family at Family Fun Town — West Volusia’s only attraction that 

combines 18-hole miniature golf, go-carting, batting cages and an inside arcade. When the day turns dark, 

lights illuminate the facility, allowing the fun to last even longer. 

Another one-of-a-kind attraction in West Volusia is the Reptile Discovery Center. The facility, located 

off U.S. 92 a little ways east of DeLand, displays lizards, turtles, tortoises, and some of the world’s most 

exotic snakes. In fact, the facility comprises four parts — a museum, educational center, zoo and pet farm 

— and is one of America’s few reptile facilities that collect venom for medical use and research. 

Do you prefer geology over biology? Visit Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum of Minerals. It houses one 

of the largest gem and mineral collections in the Southeast, and is the perfect place to see rare specimens, 

geology exhibits and native ecosystems. Gillespie Museum’s geologic collection of fine minerals, rocks, 

and fossils is displayed throughout the building and is interspersed with hands-on, interactive displays. 

More interested in skydiving than spelunking? Visit one of the busiest drop zones in the world at Skydive 

DeLand at the city’s municipal airport. With tandem jumps or in accelerated free fall, you too can fly from 

above, or keep your feet firmly planted on the ground while watching the action from the observation deck 

or Skydive DeLand’s Perfect Spot Restaurant and Bar. Experienced skydivers fly every day, back to back, 

as weather permits. The skydiving training capital of the world is indeed a sight to behold. 

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Shop and dine 

in every corner 

of West Volusia 

Barberville Produce 

is a can’t-miss sight 

on State Road 40 

Dining and shopping opportunities abound in West Volusia, and among big-name retail 

stores lie quaint boutiques, one-of-a-kind mom-and-pop shops and restaurants that have 

served the area for generations. 

Downtown DeLand, an award-winning Mainstreet community, has a mix of museums, 

restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and specialty stores, and much more. Downtown DeLand 

has been nationally recognized for its economic success and longtime, varied merchants. 

For a complete listing of restaurants, shops and museums in Downtown DeLand, visit www. 

mainstreetdeland.org. 

Treasure hunters have a plethora of boutiques and unique shops to browse in West Volusia. 

Drivers can’t pass through Barberville without a double-take of Barberville Produce, which 

sells colorful pottery, life-size statues and unique yard-art of all shapes and sizes. 

Some of the freshest deals in the area are on the tables at West Volusia’s many farmers 

markets. An estimated 10,000 visitors gather at the Volusia County Fairgrounds on Wednesday 

mornings for its farmers and flea market. Other farmers markets in the area include the Deltona 

Public Market (Saturdays), the Gateway Center Farmers Market in DeBary (Saturdays), Lake 

Helen’s weekly Market in the Park, and Orange City’s Farmers Market (Fridays). 

Locally owned restaurants have unique appeal to residents and visitors here, such as the 

Creative Arts Café in Lake Helen, which is owned and operated by the city and serves as one 

of the locals’ favorite spots for tasty, down-home fare. Of course, West Volusia also has national 

chain restaurants for every palate and budget. From corner coffee shops to seafood and steak hot 

spots, find a complete listing of restaurants and more online at www.visitwestvolusia.com. 

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West Volusia’s golf courses 

challenge enthusiasts 

A foursome works 

to tame the 

Deltona Club course 

Florida is home to some of the best golfing in America, and Volusia County has an 

impressive share of tee times. That includes West Volusia, where seven courses await 

golf enthusiasts of all skill ranges and patience levels. 

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Cypress Point Golf and RV Club in Osteen is a casual, nine-hole course that features 

permanent and seasonal camping lots. Golfers say this club, which opened in 1973, is 

one of the best local courses for the money. 

A U.S. Open qualifying site, DeBary Golf & Country Club was rated four stars by 

Golf Digest Places to Play in 2004 and 2008. The challenging design has a Carolina 

feel, and managers at DeBary Golf & Country Club say the greens roll “true and fast.” 

Also in DeBary is Glen Abbey Golf Course, a regulation-length course known for its 

challenging play. 

Volusia County’s most populous city also has one of the 50 best new golf courses, 

according to GolfWeek Magazine. The Deltona Club, an 18-hole course, was fully 

renovated in 2007. 

Three courses roll through DeLand, including Southridge Public Golf Course, a family 

owned and -operated, 18-hole course in DeLand, well-suited for walkers. Nearby Victoria 

Hills Golf Club is another 18-hole course, and is scattered with Augusta pines and oak 

hammocks. Among Victoria Hills’ accolades is its four-and-a-half star rating. 

Down the road from Victoria Hills is the 18-hole DeLand Country Club, which has 

daily fee play in addition to its popular membership programs. Rolling hills and borders 

of oak and pine trees make this course a favorite of many golf enthusiasts. 

In addition to many award-winning casual and regulation-length courses, many golf 

clubs in the area also boast chipping greens, driving ranges, pro shops and on-site 

restaurants and facilities for special events, proving West Volusia has a good grip on 

this popular sport. 





Renew and re-energize 

at local spas, 

wellness centers 

Belinda Huttmann 

treats Debye Gotsch 

with a facial at Faceit! 

Skin Spa in DeLand 

When it comes to relaxation, some seek the serene outdoors, some hunt for homebound 

happiness, and yet others say, “Where’s the spa?” We’re happy to say there’s one probably 

only a few miles away, no matter where you are in West Volusia. 

In addition to the seemingly endless variety of hair and nail salons, West Volusia spas and 

wellness centers offer as much as high-end resort hotels in Orlando. Relax your muscles, 

detoxify skin, and sweep away every stress-induced pollutant that keeps your temple from 

operating at its finest. 

The marriage of holistic, alternative medical treatments, such as acupuncture and chiropractic 

techniques, is available at many spas here as well. From deep-tissue to hot-stone massage, 

and from body-contouring treatments to “sunlight saunas,” spa and wellness centers in West 

Volusia offer services to relax you. 

If you need to show more love to the skin you’re in, why not treat yourself to a facial? 

Another luxurious treatment is a body wrap, which can be formulated to exfoliate, energize, 

hydrate or relax you. And wellness centers in the community offer everything from yoga to 

health food, and from meditation to aromatherapy. 

Renew and energize with a visit to one of our area’s many retreats. It’s good for the mind, 

soul and body. Check out the listing of spas and wellness centers online at www.visitwestvolusia. 

com, and begin your search for the perfect relaxation package. 

“Henry A. DeLand established the community of Lake Helen, named 

after his own daughter, in 1883. Lake Helen is a National Register 

Historic District. Stately historic homes and charming churches nestled 

along tree-lined streets lend Lake Helen a special Southern charm. 

The Lake Helen Equestrian Center as well as parks and trails provide 

family-friendly recreation for residents and visitors.” 

— Courtesy of the West Volusia Tourism Bureau • www.visitwestvolusia.com

Animal lovers find 

paradise in West Volusia 

Mac the hound is 

a regular visitor of 

Barkley Square Dog 

Park in DeLand 

Between dog parks and equestrian trails, animal lovers have a place in the great outdoors of 

West Volusia. 

Dog parks allow pooches to run free in Deltona, DeLand and DeBary, thanks to the City of 

Deltona’s Keysville Dog Park, and Volusia County’s Barkley Square and Gemini Springs dog 

parks. Barkley Square has a lined pond for swimming canines to enjoy in the large-dog area, and 

is composed of 14 acres of large, shady trees, benches, dog-watering stations and restrooms. A 

dog-washing station also is available for a fee. (Of course, dogs are permitted in all county parks, 

but must be leashed unless in a dog-park area.) 

Similarly, Keysville Dog Park in Deltona has small- and large-dog areas, watering stations, 

pavilions and picnic tables, plus a playground, half-mile walking trail and basketball court. 

A portion of Gemini Springs Park in DeBary has been set aside for furry friends. Unleashed 

dogs and their owners can enjoy the 4.5-acre shady space, which also includes dog-wash 

stations, water fountains for dogs, benches and picnic tables, and separate areas for large and 

small dogs. 

Is your pet a horse? Of course, of course! West Volusia is beloved by horse lovers, too. In Lake 

Helen, you’ll find an environmental education center, nature trail and multipurpose trail for riders 

at the Lake Helen Equestrian Park and Environmental Park, while the Horse Creek Equestrian 

Center accesses the trails of Lake George Forest in Astor. 

Take in some training at the largest Standard-bred horse training facility in North America at 

the world-famous Spring Garden Ranch Training Center in DeLeon Springs. Qualifying races are 

November through April at the center. 

Equestrian trails are generously distributed throughout West Volusia preserves and forests, 

too, including at Wiregrass Prairie Preserve and Hickory Bluff Preserve in Osteen, Tiger Bay State 

Forest Longleaf Pine Preserve in DeLand, and more. And, riders are often seen trotting alongside 

the Spring-to-Spring Trail, which currently runs 15 miles throughout West Volusia (see our “trails” 

story for more details). 

Deep Creek Stables, a horse ranch, provides horse boarding, horseback riding, lessons, hayrides 

and camping opportunities in a family-friendly environment. Be a cowboy for a day, relax in rustic 

spaces overnight, or try a horse-and-buggy ride at sunset at this Pierson facility. 


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In early March, sunbathers 

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The envy of every snowbound Northerner, Floridians are blessed with moderate weather 

that allows most anyone who wants it, the opportunity to swim, snorkel, surf or water-ski 

year-round. The majority of us, however, probably are content to strip down and suit up only 

April through October, and West Volusia has a variety of places to go for a dip. 

In addition to the thousands of swimming pools homeowners enjoy at their beck and call 

are public swimming holes open eight months of the year or more. Blue Spring State Park 

reopened its 72-degree spring March 1 (it’s open until Nov. 15 each year) and is ready to 

receive the 2011 crop of swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers. 

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swimming hole has depths that range from 18 inches at the shore to 30 feet at the spring boil, 

and the park has lifeguards on post April through September. A constant 72 degrees, the 

swimming area is open year-round from 8 a.m. until one half-hour before sunset. 

The Splash Pad at Wes Crile Park in Deltona, open May through October, brings wet and 

wild fun to children of all ages. The park features a variety of water features — geysers, water 

cannons, animal- and plant-shaped sprayers — in a fenced, secure environment. The nearby 

playgrounds and picnic facilities can make a day out of play. 

Want a community pool experience, complete with slides, diving boards and lifeguards? 

Your best bet is with your local YMCA, which has facilities in DeLand and Deltona. DeLand 

Family YMCA touts a 25-yard-by-25-meter outdoor pool, a year-round indoor heated pool, and 

group swimming programs for youths and adults. If you’re a member of the Y, pool admission 

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One of Sanford’s most popular family spots is the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. 

With more than 400 animals, the Central Florida Zoo has undergone a near nonstop renovation 

and upgrade schedule over the past several years, and today houses a splash ground, zip-line 

adventure park, carousel, riding train and insect zoo. Its herpetarium houses the Southeast’s 

largest assemblage of venomous snakes and nonvenomous reptiles. 

Newly renovated historic Downtown Sanford comes “Alive After 5” on the second Tuesday 

of each month. From 5 to 8 p.m., visitors and residents take to the streets, enjoying art, live 

music, and food and beverage samples for a $7 admission. And, “Fourth Fridays Celebration 

of the Arts” at the Historic Sanford Welcome Center has become a showcase for area artists 

to display their work. “Fourth Friday” events are free and open to the public. 

Sanford’s renovated downtown is filled with sidewalk cafés, antiques shops and special 

events that fill the city’s calendar. The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center (formerly the 

historic Helen Stairs Theater) offers a roster packed with cultural performances. 

Water and wildlife adorers can tour the St. Johns River from Sanford aboard professionally 

navigated airboats, or rent fishing and pontoon boats, spend an hour or a day on Lake Monroe 

or the St. Johns River, even spend a romantic or family-friendly evening on the river aboard 

the Rivership Romance. And, no visit is complete without a stroll along the Riverwalk. The 

peaceful boardwalk offers the area’s most breathtaking views of Lake Monroe. 

If you want to bring the dog along for your visit to neighboring Sanford, there’s a treat 

there for your pet, too. The Paw Park of Historic Sanford on South French Avenue welcomes 

off-leash pooches and is well-shaded with oak trees in its location adjacent to historic 

downtown Sanford. 

This is just a sampling of things to do and see in Sanford. For a complete listing of things to 

do and see throughout Seminole County, visit www.visitseminolecounty.com. 



At your fingertips ... 

AUTO TAG, TITLE & TAX OFFICE 

Volusia County Finance Department, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand ................................386-736-5936 

Tag Office, 2744 Enterprise Road, Orange City .................................................................386-736-5936 

Tag Office, 2772 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona ............................................................................386-736-5936 

BUS SERVICE 

Votran (Local) ....................................................................................................................386-943-7033 

Greyhound (nationwide) .................................................................................................1-800-231-2222 

CABLE TELEVISION 

Bright House Networks .....................................................................386-775-4444 or 1-866-309-3279 

Comcast Communications ...............................................................................................386-668-8689 

DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE 

330 E. New York Ave., DeLand ......................................................................................... 386-736-5332 

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 

DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, 336 N. Woodland Blvd. .......................................386-734-4331 

West Volusia Business Connection .................................................................................. www.wvbc.biz 

CITY GOVERNMENTS IN WEST VOLUSIA 

DeBary, 137 S. U.S. Highway 17-92 ................................................................................. 386-668-2040 

DeLand, 120 S. Florida Ave. ............................................................................................. 386-626-7000 

Deltona, 2345 Providence Blvd. ....................................................................................... 386-878-8100 

Lake Helen, 327 S. Lakeview Drive ................................................................................... 386-228-2121 

Orange City, 205 E. Graves Ave. ....................................................................................... 386-775-3333 

Pierson, 106 N. Center St. ................................................................................................. 386-749-2661 

ELECTRICITY 

Florida Power & Light Co. .............................................................................................. 1-800-226-6543 

Progress Energy ............................................................................................................. 1-800-700-8744 

EMPLOYMENT 

Workforce Development Board/One Stop Career Center ................................................. 386-740-3232 

1382 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand 

FIRE DEPARTMENT (NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS) 

DeLand ..............................................................................................................................386-740-5834 

Deltona ..............................................................................................................................386-860-7177 

Orange City .......................................................................................................................386-775-5460 

Volusia County ..................................................................................................................386-736-5940 

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HOSPITALS 

Florida Hospital-DeLand, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. .............................................................. 386-734-3320 

Florida Hospital-Fish Memorial, 1055 Saxon Blvd., Orange City ....................................... 386-917-5000 

LIBRARIES 

DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. (U.S. Highway 17-92) .....................386-668-3835 

DeLand Area Public Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. ...............................................................386-822-6430 

Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. ..................................................................... 386-789-7207 

Dickinson Memorial Library, 148 Albertus Way, Orange City ........................................... 386-775-5270 

Lake Helen Public Library, 221 N. Euclid Ave. ...................................................................386-228-1152 

Pierson Public Library, 115 N. Volusia Ave. .......................................................................386-749-6930 

NATURAL GAS 

Florida Public Utilities, 450 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary ............................................ 386-668-2600 

PARKS & RECREATION 

DeBary ............................................................................................................................. 386-668-2040 

DeLand ..............................................................................................................................386-740-5800 

Deltona ............................................................................................................................. 386-878-8100 

Orange City .......................................................................................................................386-775-5455 

Volusia County ..................................................................................................................386-736-5953 

POLICE (NON-EMERGENCY ONLY) 

DeLand Police Department ................................................................................................386-734-1711 

Florida Highway Patrol ......................................................................................................386-736-5350 

Lake Helen Police Department .............................................................. 386-228-2145 or 386-228-3360 

Orange City Police Department ........................................................................................386-775-9999 

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office ..........................................................................................386-736-5961 

POST OFFICES 

Barberville — 1680 Railroad Ave. ..................................................................................... 386-749-2002 

Cassadaga — 1087 Stevens St. ......................................................................................... 386-228-4062 

DeBary — 137 S. U.S. Highway 17-92 ............................................................................. 386-668-6254 

DeLand — 340 E. New York Ave. ....................................................................................386-943-3725 

DeLeon Springs — 155 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. ....................................................................386-985-4326 

Deltona — Howland Blvd. ................................................................................................386-789-2095 

Deltona — 944 Deltona Blvd. ...........................................................................................386-574-6440 

Glenwood — 1961 Trinidad Ave. ......................................................................................386-736-9696 

Lake Helen — 104 E. Michigan Ave. .................................................................................386-228-2227 

Orange City — 260 N. Industrial Drive ............................................................................. 386-775-1875 

Pierson — 123 N. Volusia Ave. .......................................................................................... 386-749-2996 

Seville — 120 County Road 305 .................................................................................... 1-800-275-8777 

SCHOOLS — PUBLIC 

Volusia County School Board, 200 N. Clara Ave., DeLand ...............................................386-734-7190 

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 

1629 S. Adelle Ave., DeLand 

Appointments ...................................................................................................................386-734-8300 

Information ..................................................................................................................... 1-800-772-1213 



SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING SERVICES 

DeBary — Waste Pro ....................................................................................................1-800-640-6875 

DeLand — Emerald Waste Services ...............................................................................1-800-535-9533 

Deltona — Waste Services of Florida Inc. .........................................................................386-574-0778 

Deltona — Information and Special Pickup ......................................................................386-574-0723 

Lake Helen — Waste Pro ..............................................................................................1-800-640-6875 

Volusia County — Emerald Waste Services .......................................................................386-943-7889 

TELEPHONE SERVICE 

AT&T ...............................................................................................................................1-888-757-6500 

Embarq ........................................................................................................................... 1-800-339-1811 

VETERAN SERVICES 

123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand ............................................................................................ 386-740-5102 

VOLUSIA COUNTY 

Citizens Hotline/General Information ................................................................................386-736-5902 

Clerk of the Circuit Court ................................................................................................... 386-736-5915 

Property Appraiser .............................................................................................................386-736-5901 

VOTER REGISTRATION 

Volusia County Department of Elections, 125 W. New York Ave., DeLand ......................386-736-5930 

WATER & SEWER SERVICES 

DeLand Water & Sewer .....................................................................................................386-740-6852 

DeLand Sewer (Emergencies Only) ...................................................................................386-740-6853 

DeLand Water (Emergencies Only) ................................................................................... 386-740-5821 

Deltona Water Service .......................................................................................................386-575-2060 

Lake Helen Public Works ................................................................................................. 386-228-0963 

Orange City Utilities ..........................................................................................................386-775-5444 

Volusia County Water & Sewer .........................................................................................386-943-7027 

“The community of Enterprise was founded in 1841 on the shores of Lake Monroe 

as a steamboat port and served as the first Volusia County seat. The area was 

also the site of the historic Brock Hotel, a popular destination for early visitors 

from the North who sought the ‘healing waters’ of Green Springs. Today the 

community is a designated National Register Historic District with active 

involvement by members of the Enterprise Preservation Society. A leisurely drive 

along Lakeshore Drive offers breathtaking scenic vistas of Lake Monroe. 

Barberville was established in 1763 as a trading post on the west side 

of the St. Johns River. The community is home to the Pioneer Settlement 

for the Creative Arts, a living history museum, Volusia Speedway Park and 

Barberville Produce novelty market, offering a cornucopia of unusual items. 

Visitors to Cassadaga, 25 miles southwest of Daytona Beach, are immediately 

struck by the calm and tranquility that permeate this community of practicing 

Spiritualists. Designated a Historic District on the National Register of Historic 

Places in 1991, the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is the oldest active religious 

community in the Southeastern United States.” 



WEST VOLUSIA 

Population* 

Population 

Male 

Female 

Households 

Avg. household size 

Avg. family size 

Owner-occupied 

housing units 

Renter-occupied 

housing units 

Single-family 

owner-occupied 

homes 

Median age 

Under 5 years 

18 years and older 

65 years and older 

High-school 

graduate or higher 

Bachelor’s degree 

or higher 

Civilian veterans 

(18 years & over) 

In labor force 

(16 years & over) 

Median household 

income (1999) 

Median Home 

Value 

DEBARY DELAND DELEON 

SPRINGS 

16,427 25,873 unavailable 

15,559 20,904 2,358 

7,459 9,480 1,185 

8,100 11,424 1,173 

6,538 8,375 727 

2.37 2.22 3.24 

2.76 2.92 3.59 

5,765 4,540 582 

773 3,835 145 

4,713 3,705 562 

45.1 37.6 31.1 

736 1,169 190 

12,447 16,578 1,616 

3,571 4,923 292 

9,725 10,430 867 

2,026 2,434 107 

2,513 2,582 201 

7,080 9,327 1,148 

43,364 28,712 27,422 

101,200 71,700 70,500 

*Estimated population as of July 1, 2006, according to U.S. Census Bureau. All other data as of 2000 Census, compiled from the U.S. Census Bureau website. 


DEMOGRAPHICS 

DELTONA LAKE ORANGE PIERSON 

HELEN CITY 

84,273 2,790 9,267 2,589 

69,543 2,743 6,604 2,596 

33,760 1,298 3,063 1,526 

35,783 1,445 3,541 1,070 

24,896 1,124 3,062 484 

2.79 2.44 2.12 3.35 

3.10 2.91 2.63 3.71 

21,680 969 2,316 339 

3,216 155 746 145 

20,942 725 1,427 197 

37.1 42.8 49.3 28.4 

4,291 143 320 150 

50,751 2,132 5,449 2,032 

10,416 568 2,057 180 

37,763 1,602 4,116 576 

6,128 267 651 75 

9,137 422 1,058 186 

32,975 1,313 2,449 1,825 

39,736 34,577 26,883 26,773 

82,200 68,800 72,900 72,400 

Data not available for Barberville, Cassadaga, Glenwood and Seville. 2010 Census data was not available at press time. 


Explore more 

with parks and trails 

Hillary Hansen and 

Ricky Delk run the 

two-mile loop at 

Lake Beresford Park, 


West Volusia is blessed with some of the best parks in the county. From fishing piers to playgrounds, 

and from pavilions to trails, their amenities are second-to-none. 

To start, West Volusia has six state parks, and two that have the fullest menus of amenities are 

Blue Spring State Park and DeLeon Springs State Park. Both have their own spring-fed swimming 

areas and are adjacent to the 300-mile St. Johns River. The parks offer canoe rentals, walking trails, 

picnic tables and pavilions, and much more. Kids can burn energy on the elaborate playgrounds, 

both largely shaded, and can refill their fuel tanks with Blue Spring’s snack bar or DeLeon Springs’ 

Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant. 

Another unique state park in DeLand is Hontoon Island. As its name says, this park is only 

accessible via boat or the pontoon ferry that takes visitors from a parking area to the shoreline. Some 

state parks also house visitors’ centers within them, which share the storied histories of these unique 

places. Hontoon Island State Park’s visitors’ center exhibits share information about the many different 

inhabitants of the island since it was first discovered by Native Americans. Similarly, the Visitor Center 

at DeLeon Springs State Park features exhibits on the park’s 6,000-year history; video presentations 

about Florida’s springs, the St. Johns River and the Everglades; and a children’s area. 

The cities of West Volusia have their own municipal parks as well and are chock-full of amenities 

of their own. The City of DeBary offers 10 different parks, with amenities ranging from simple picnic 

areas and playgrounds to natural springs and biking trails. Deltona has 17 parks and an art center, 

along with recreational complexes and active senior centers. 

“Volusia, near Astor, was one of the region’s first 

settlements established on the St. Johns River. Today it is a 

popular fishing community, home of several marinas and 

fishing resorts nestled along the St. Johns River.” 



Deltona also is home to Lyonia Preserve, which comprises nearly 400 acres of scrub habitat, 

amphitheater and environmental center. The county-run Lyonia Environmental Learning Center, 

adjacent to the Deltona Regional Library, has a mission to preserve and educate visitors about the 

endangered Florida scrub jay. 

DeLand has four municipal parks, with Freedom Playground off Stone Street touting the largest 

playground structure of the bunch. The city also has several walks and trails, including the DeLand 

Historic Mural Walk – a pictorial directory to West Volusia’s past – and the DeLand Sculpture Walk, 

which takes followers through DeLand and showcases 12 fixed sculptures. 

Gemini Springs Park, DeBary, is a flagship park in West Volusia, and is part of an impressively 

full county-park family. You can see a detailed county-park listing online at www.volusia.org/parks. 

Each listing denotes the park’s amenities and accommodations, as well as operating hours and 

addresses. 

One of Volusia County’s pride-and-joy projects over the past several years has been the Springto-Spring 

Trail. When complete, it will stretch 26 miles from Gemini Springs State Park to DeLeon 

Springs State Park. Several segments already have been completed, totaling 15 miles that encompass 

five trailheads at DeBary Hall Historic Site, Gemini Springs Park, Lake Monroe Park, Lake Beresford 

Park, Blue Spring State Park and along Grand Avenue in Glenwood. The spring-to-spring has been 

designed to accommodate walkers, joggers, in-line skaters, bicyclists and people with disabilities. Learn 

more about the trail and its future segments online at www.volusia.org/trails/springtospring.htm. 

Did you know West Volusia has the second-largest population of nesting eagles in the United 

States, and the second-largest pre-migration stop for swallow-tail kites? Taking to the river to spot 

these amazing creatures is ideal from kayaks, canoes, houseboats and river cruises. The Great 

Florida Birding Trail also runs through the county, and in full, is a collection of 489 sites that offer 

bird-watching activities and educational opportunities. Learn more about the Great Florida Birding 

Trail at http://floridabirdingtrail.com. 

Other recommended sites to see winged wonders are Blue Spring State Park, DeLeon Springs 

State Park, Hickory Bluff County Park, Hontoon Island State Park, Lake Beresford Park, Lake George 

State Forest, Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, Tiger Bay State Forest, and Wiregrass Prairie 

Preserve. 

Perhaps you’d like to explore West Volusia from the road with your car stereo radio humming or 

bike tires rolling. If so, don’t miss traveling through our scenic communities along the River of Lakes 

Heritage Corridor Scenic Highway. The Florida Scenic Highway designation is branded on 120 miles 

of road in West Volusia, following the U.S. 17/17-92 north-south corridor, plus several byways and 

back roads, and connects to the historic St. Johns River. 

Websites of interest: 

The Beacon newspaper — www.beacononlinenews.com (See Page 59) 

West Volusia Tourism AdvertisingAuthority — www.visitwestvolusia.com 

West Volusia and the St. Johns River — a 15,000-year love 

affair — http://planetdeland.com/ourtown/ourtownp1.htm 

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge — www.fws.gov/lakewoodruff 

MainStreet DeLand Association — www.mainstreetdeland.org 

West Volusia Historical Society — www.delandhouse.com 

Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts — www.pioneersettlement.org 

Volusia County — www.volusia.org 


National Parks 

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge 

2045 Mud Lake Road 

DeLeon Springs, FL 32130 

386-985-4673 

State Parks 

Blue Spring State Park 

2100 W. French Ave. 

Orange City, FL 32763 

Phone 386-775-3663 

DeLeon Springs State Park 

601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. 

DeLeon Springs, FL 32130 

Phone 386-985-4212 

Hontoon Island State Park 

2309 River Ridge Road 


Phone 386-736-5309 

Volusia County Parks 

Volusia County parks are open from sunrise to sunset 

unless otherwise posted. Enjoy yourself, but for your safety 

and the safety of others, please read and observe all rules 

posted at the information centers or kiosks at each park. 

For a list of parks and locations, contact Volusia County 

Parks, Recreation and Culture by calling 386-736-5953, 

or visit www.volusia.org/parks. 

Multipurpose parks 

Chuck Lennon Park — 136 acres 

5000 Greenfield Dairy Road, DeLeon Springs 

Pfc. Emory L. Bennett Veterans Memorial Park — 205 acres 

1365 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Orange City 

Pierson Town Park - Chipper Jones Family 

Sports Complex — 16 acres 

U.S. Highway 17, Pierson 

Boat ramps 

Blue Lake Boat Ramp — .25 acre 

313 Blue Lake Terrace, DeLand 

Candace R. Strawn – Lake Dias Park — 28 acres 

5320 State Road 11, DeLeon Springs 

Ed Stone Park — 7 acres 

2990 W. S.R. 44, DeLand 

Highbanks Boat Ramp — 1 acre 

499 W. Highbanks Road, DeBary 

Lake Monroe Park — 42 acres 

975 U.S. 17-92, DeBary - (386) 668-3825 

Lemon Bluff Boat Ramp — .25 acre 

907 Lemon Bluff Road, Osteen 

Mariner’s Cove Park — 47 acres 

1199 Enterprise-Osteen Road, Enterprise 

Local parks 

Cypress Lake Park — 9 acres 

1700 First Ave., DeLand 

Hester Park — 5 acres 

2335 S. Dundee St., DeLeon Springs 

Pooser Park — 6 acres 

100 E. Elm Drive, Orange City 

Seville Village Park — 2 acres 

270 Lake George Drive, Seville 

Spring Hill Park — 5 acres 

675 Mathis St., DeLand 

Sylvester B. Bruten Park — 1.5 acres 

1115 S. Clara Ave., DeLand 

Fishing docks/piers 

Lake George Fishing Pier — 7,870 acres 

770 Nine Mile Point Road, Pierson 

Ecological/nature parks 

Beck Ranch — 250 acres 

County Road 415, Osteen 

Gemini Springs Park — 221 acres 

37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary • 386-668-3810 

Green Springs — 36 acres 

994 Enterprise/Osteen Road, Enterprise 

Lake Beresford Park — 210 acres 

Fatio Road, DeLand 

Lake Colby/Royal Park — 124 acres 

1099 Massachusetts St., Cassadaga 

Lyonia Preserve — 400 acres 

behind Deltona Regional Library, 

2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona 

Heritage/historical parks 

DeBary Hall — 3 acres 

200 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary • 386-668-3840 

Other parks 

Barkley Square Dog Park — 14 acres 

1010 N. Ridgewood Ave., DeLand 

City Parks 

DeBary parks 

The City of DeBary operates seven parks and administers 

soccer leagues, senior programs, and a Summer Day Camp 

program. Please call the Park’s Office at 386-668-2040 for 

the latest programs and activities. Pavilions are available for 

rental. For more information, visit www.debary.org/parks. 

Bill Keller Park — 338 ½ Colomba Road 

Tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball court, 14-mile 

fitness trail, picnic area, fishing dock. 

Gateway Park — 860 N. U.S. Highway 17-92 

Playground, pavilions, .5-mile nature trail, campsites, 

bath/shower house. 

Eagle’s Nest Park — 92 Spur Road off West Highbanks Road 

Playground, picnic tables 

Memorial Park — Dirksen Drive and Buena Vista Street 

F-15 Eagle aircraft display, nature trails, picnic areas. 

Power Park — 135 Serena Road 

Basketball court, playground, picnic area. 


River City Nature Park — 200 Barwick Road 

113-acre passive waterfront park 

Rob Sullivan Park — 200 West Highbanks Road 

Baseball fields, basketball court, softball field, soccer field. 

DeLand parks 

The City of DeLand has nine beautiful parks, 

11 sports and activity centers, and five museums. 

For more information, call the 

DeLand Parks and Recreation Department 

at 386-740-5800, or visit deland.org/Parks. 

Bill Dreggors Park/Freedom Playground — 230 N. Stone St. 

Sensory butterfly garden, paved walking/jogging path, 

playground, pavilion. 

Candlelight Park — 850 Longview Ave. 

Playground and picnic tables. 

Chisholm Park and Community Center — 520 S. Clara Ave. 

Game room, classrooms, meeting room and kitchen, 

swimming pool and bath house, playground, outdoor 

basketball courts, tennis court, gymnasium, picnic pavilion. 

386-740-6825. 

Earl Brown Park — 751 S. Alabama Ave. 

One-mile walking/jogging trail, picnic pavilions, duck pond, 

playground, skateboard and bike path. 

Eastside Park — East Voorhis/South Frankfort avenues 

Outdoor basketball court, playground, pavilion. 

Highland Park — South Stone Street/Highland Boulevard 

Playground. 

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Jackson Lane Park — 720 N. Frankfort Ave. 

Nature trail, playground. 

Painters Pond — Wisconsin/Alabama avenues 

Walking path. 

Sunflower Park — Church Street/Alabama Avenue 

Stage, picnic tables, flower gardens. 

Deltona parks 

Busy Deltona maintains more than 112 acres devoted 

to recreation and relaxation, including 18 parks and 

activity centers, which include a sports complex, 

a skate park and a dog park. For more information, 

call 386-878-8900 or visit www.deltonafl.gov. 

Campbell Park — 1315 Briarwood Ave. 

Boat ramp, picnic pavilion, playground, shuffleboard, 

soccer and football fields, restrooms. 

Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex — 1236 Saxon Blvd. 

Baseball fields, basketball court, tennis courts, soccer/football/multipurpose 

fields, horseshoes, nature trail, pavilion, 

picnic area, concession stand, playground and restrooms. 

Dupont Lakes Park — 2711 Elkcam Blvd. 

Baseball fields, basketball court, restrooms. 

Dwight Hawkins Park — 3050 Riverhead Drive 

Baseball fields, basketball court, soccer/football fields, 

pavilion, picnic area, playground, restrooms. 

Festival Park — 191 Howland Blvd. 

Nature trails, pavilions, picnic area, 

playground, grills, restrooms, 

boardwalk out onto the lake. 

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Firefighters Memorial Park — 1426 E. Lombardy Drive 

Basketball court, fitness trail, picnic area, playground. 

Harris M. Saxon Park — 4755 California St. 

Basketball court, fitness trail, pavilion, picnic area, 

playground, shuffleboard and restrooms. 

Keysville Dog Park/Recreation Area — 2641 Keysville Ave. 

Lake Butler Recreation Complex/Youth Advisory 

Board Skate Park — Courtland Boulevard 

(Between Doyle Road and Fort Smith Boulevard) 

Skateboard park, 15,350-square-foot 

cement street course, playground. 

Lake Gleason Park — 1019 E. Gaucho Circle 

Volleyball, pavilion, picnic area, boat ramp. 

Lake Monroe Boat Launch — 966 Lakeshore Drive 

Picnic area, boat ramp. 

Manny Rodriguez Park — 1517 Overton St. 

Soccer/football fields, pavilion, picnic area, 

playground, restrooms. 

Timber Ridge Park — 1138 Glendale Ave. 

Baseball fields, basketball court, fitness trail, 

pavilion, picnic area, restrooms. 

Tom Hoffman Park — 1751 Whipple Drive 

Vann Park — 675 Elgrove Drive 

Baseball fields, basketball court, fitness trail, 

pavilion, picnic area, restrooms. 

Veteran’s Memorial Park — 1921 Evard Ave. 

Pavilion, restrooms. 

Wes Crile Park — 1537 Norbert Terrace 

Baseball fields, basketball courts, 

community building, 

pavilion, picnic area, playground, 

racquetball, soccer/football fields, 

tennis courts, restrooms. 

Lake Helen parks 

Beautiful, historic Lake Helen may be small, 

but it has seven city parks, including 

an equestrian park and a sports complex. 

For more information, 

call 386-228-2121 

or visit http://lakehelen.com/. 

Asa Gray Park — Euclid Avenue/Main Street 

Blake Park — 493 S. Lakeview Drive 

Lake Helen Equestrian Center — 321 Pleasant St. 

Macy Park — Kicklighter Road 

Melissa Park — 450 W. Ohio Ave. 

Mitchell Brothers Sports Complex — Pleasant Street 

Royal Park — Michigan Avenue 

Shuffleboard Club — 493 S. Lakeview Drive 

Orange City parks 

Orange City’s Parks and Leisure Services Department 

maintains nine parks and activity centers, including 

a sports complex, for the enjoyment of residents and 

visitors alike. For more information, call 386-775-5455 

or visit www.ci.orange-city.fl.us. 

Coleman Park — 200 E. Blue Springs Ave. 

Playground, pavilion, basketball court. 

Dickinson (Rose) Park — Graves and Volusia avenues 

Picnic tables, stone fountain. 

Mill Lake Park — 301 E. Blue Springs Ave. 

Pedestrian trail around the lake, pavilions, fishing pier. 

Valentine Park — 1511 W. French Ave. 

Softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball 

courts, pavilion, picnic tables and playground. 

Veteran’s Memorial Park — 426 S. Volusia Ave. 

Walking path, playground, stage and exercise equipment. 

Pierson parks 

Lovely Pierson in northwest Volusia County hosts 

two city playgrounds, one with soccer facilities, and 

a third park that offers tennis courts, a basketball 

court, and other outdoor sports opportunities. 

For more information, contact Pierson Town Hall 

at 386-749-2661. 

Washington Avenue Park — 124 W. Washington Ave. 

Lake Pierson Municipal Park — 300 North Road 

Nixon Park — County Road 3/Palmetto Avenue 

“Named for Frederick DeBary, a wealthy 

wine importer from New York, the city 

of DeBary is situated in the southwest 

portion of Volusia County. The community 

is proud of the recently restored DeBary 

Hall Historic Site, which is now open to 

the public. Nearby Gemini Springs Park 

offers visitors a wealth of outdoor activities 

centered around the twin natural springs. 

Both locations also serve as trailheads 

for the popular multiuse Spring to Spring 

Trail. A full spectrum of arts exhibitions 

and performances are offered at 

Gateway Center for the Arts. 

Orange City was founded in 1874 by Dr. 

Seth French. Today the city is best known 

for Blue Spring State Park. Manatees by 

the hundreds flock to the warm spring 

waters during the winter months. The 

park also offers a narrated river cruise, 

swimming, snorkeling, canoe and kayak 

rentals, picnic facilities, concession 

stand and camping areas.” 

— Courtesy of the West Volusia Tourism Bureau 

www.visitwestvolusia.com 


Shopping, services and more in West Volusia ... 

Accommodations 

1876 Heritage Inn .........................................386-774-8849 

300 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City 

The Alling House Bed & Breakfast .................386-775-7648 

215 E. French Ave., Orange City 

Astora Motel ..................................................386-749-4566 

1530 W. State Road 40, Astor 

Best Western Deltona Inn ..............................386-860-3000 

481 Deltona Blvd., Deltona 

Blair’s Jungle Den ..........................................386-749-2264 

1820 Jungle Den Road, Astor 

Blessing Motel ...............................................386-985-4811 

3460 N. U.S. Highway 17, DeLand 

Boulevard Motel ............................................386-734-0716 


Cabin on the Lake B&B ..................................386-951-2684 

222 Tangerine Ave., Lake Helen 

The Cassadaga Hotel .....................................386-228-2323 

355 Cassadaga Road, Cassadaga 

Chimney Corner Motel ..................................386-734-3146 


Clarion Hotel .................................................386-738-5200 

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand 

Comfort Inn DeLand .....................................386-736-3100 

400 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand 

Comfort Inn Orange City ..............................386-775-7444 


Days Inn — Orange City ...............................386-775-4522 

2501 N. Volusia Ave., Orange City 

DeLand Artisan Inn ........................................386-736-3484 


DeLand Country Inn ......................................386-736-4244 

228 W. Howry Ave., DeLand 

DeLand Motel ................................................386-734-5177 


Eastwood B&B ...............................................386-736-9902 

422 E. New York Ave., DeLand 

Hampton Inn — DeBary/Deltona .................386-668-5758 

308 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary 

Highland Park Fish Camp ..............................386-734-2334 

2640 W. Highland Park Road, DeLand 

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ...............386-917-0004 

1330 Saxon Blvd., Orange City (See ad, Page 36) 

Holly Bluff Marina .........................................386-822-9992 

2280 Hontoon Road, DeLand 

Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina ...............386-734-2474 

2317 River Ridge Road, DeLand 

Howard Johnson Express ...............................386-736-3440 

2801 E. New York Ave., DeLand 

Lake Monroe Old South Motel ......................407-323-1910 

530 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford (See ad, Page 39) 

Orange City Motel .........................................386-775-2155 


Orange Tree Inn .............................................386-734-0670 


Parramore’s Campground ..............................386-749-2721 

1675 S. Moon Road, Astor 

Riviera Resort & Marina ................................386-822-5662 

2760 Botts Landing Road, DeLand 

South Moon Fishing Camp ............................386-749-2383 

1977 South Moon Road, Astor 

Spring Waters Inn ..........................................386-985-5455 

4851 N. U.S. Highway 17, DeLeon Springs 

St. Johns River Escape Houseboat Rentals .....407-324-3677 

1127 Lemon Bluff Road, Osteen 

Tropical Resort & Marina ..............................386-734-3080 

1485 Lakeview Drive, DeLand 

University Inn ................................................386-734-5711 


Victorian Lace Bed & Breakfast .....................386-985-5223 

5444 N. U.S. Highway 17, DeLeon Springs 

Acupuncture 

Debra Gaffney, A.P., PhD ..............................386-734-4126 

339 E. New York Ave., DeLand (See ad, Page 18) 

Advertising 

The West Volusia Beacon ...............................386-734-4622 

110 W. New York Ave., Downtown DeLand 

Serving all of West Volusia • beacononlinenews.com 

(See ad, Page 24) 

Air Conditioning/Heating 

Air Rescue by CJ’s .......................................(See ad, Page 49) 

Orange City: 386-775-3328 • Deltona: 386-789-0955 

Aldons Heating & Air Conditioning ...............386-775-4200 

www.aldonsac.com (See ad, Page 37) 

Comfort Service Cooling & Heating ..............386-736-1426 

127 S. Florida Ave., Downtown DeLand (See ad, Page 35) 

Jacob Heating & Air Conditioning .................386-734-0901 

611 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand (See ad, Page 64) 

Von Aire ...................................................... (See ad, Page 6) 

West Volusia: 386-775-2521 • East Volusia: 386-672-1950 

Antiques/Collectibles 

Angevine’s ......................................................386-734-8553 

2999 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand (See ad, Page 18) 

Back Home Antiques, Collectibles & More ...386-738-9967 

110 S. Woodland Blvd., Downtown DeLand (See ad, Page 26) 

Rivertown Too Antique Mall ..........................386-738-5533 

114 S. Woodland Blvd., Downtown DeLand (See ad, Page 22) 

Somewhere in Time Consignments ................386-738-3580 

214 N. Woodland Blvd., Downtown DeLand (See ad, Page 24) 

Apartments 

Fountain View Apartments .............................386-775-2966 

910 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City (See ad, Page 36) 

Art Galleries 

Framing 508 Gallery ...................................... 407-324-1577 

116 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford (See ad, Page 39) 

Studio 308 ..................................................... 386-740-1805 


Wolfe’s Gallery .............................................. 386-740-1492 


Art Lessons/Supplies 

Studio 308 ..................................................... 386-740-1805 



Assisted Living Facilities 

The Alliance Community for Retirement Living ....... 386-734-3481 

600 S. Florida Ave., DeLand (See ad, Page 9) 

The Cloisters ..................................................386-822-6900 

400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand (See ad, Page 60) 

Sterling House ® DeLand ................................386-736-8100 

1210 N. Stone St., DeLand (See ad, Page 40) 

Attorneys 

Astrid de Parry ...............................................386-736-1223 

107 E. Church St., DeLand (See ad, Page 22) 

Bauer & Associates ........................................386-734-3313 

223 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand (See ad, Page 19) 

Auto Sales/Service 

DeLand Nissan ........................................... 1-800-807-4568 

2600 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand (See ad, Pages 32-33) 

Banks 

Surety Bank ...................................................386-734-1647 

990 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand (See ad, Page 15) 

Belly-Dance Instruction 

Bellydance ETC, Master Instructor Suehair ...386-747-9899 

110 S. Artisan Alley, Downtown DeLand (See ad, Page 25) 

Books 

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Book Store .......386-228-3171 

1112 Stevens St., Cassadaga (See ad, Page 12) 

Half Off Books ...............................................386-917-0100 

2641 Enterprise Road, Orange City (See ad, Page 37) 

The Secret Place Bible Book Store .................386-873-2959 

306-A S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand (See ad, Page 17) 

Cabinetry 

Custom Creations by Mac .............................386-775-2276 

172 N. Industrial Drive, Suite B, Orange City (See ad, Page 36) 

Top Drawer Custom Closets ..........................386-761-8775 

5030 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange (See ad, Page 10) 

Carwashes 

River City Auto Spa .....................................(See ad, Page 20) 

2933 Enterprise Road, DeBary 

Carpet/Upholstery/Tile Cleaning 

Around the Clock Restoration .......................386-734-1023 


Catering 

Brian’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant & Catering ..........386-736-8851 

795 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand (See ad, Page 5) 

Let’s Party & Catering ....................................386-216-7651 

www.LetsPartyandCatering.com (See ad, Page 16) 

Platinum Catering & Events ...........................386-956-1532 


Churches 

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL 

(AME) 

GREAT FAITH A.M.E. CHURCH: 1290 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona. 

Pastor Caroline D. Shine. Call 407-314-9414. 

ASSEMBLY OF GOD 

FIRST ASSEMBLY-DELAND, A COMMUNITY CARING CHURCH: 

551 S. Kepler Rd., DeLand. The Rev. Michael Modica. Visit 

FirstAssemblyDeLand.com, e-mail info@firstassemblydeland.com, 

or call 386-736-2948. 

BAPTIST 

BLAKE MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH: 134 N. Euclid Ave., Lake 

Helen. Pastor Tony Wishon. Call 386-228-2151. Day School 386-228- 

2829. 

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELAND: 650 E. Michigan Ave. 

Pastor William Tate. 

DELAND PROGRESSIVE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST: North Woodland 

Boulevard and Plymouth Avenue. 

EASTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH: 700 S. Massachusetts Ave., DeLand. 

Pastor Rodger Wright. Call 386-736-7174. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELAND: 725 N. Woodland Blvd. Call 

386-734-5085. www.fbcdeland.org. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELEON SPRINGS: 4995 Central Ave. 

Visit www.fbcdeleonsprings.com or call 386-985-4281. 

KEPLER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH: 251 N. Kepler Road, DeLand. 

Pastor the Rev. Jerry Durden. Call 386-734-5382. 

LIBERTY INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH: 1365 W. Plymouth 

Ave., DeLand. Pastor Slade Rickels. Call 386-736-7412. 

MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 514 W. Beresford 

Ave., DeLand. Pastor Melvin L. Young Sr. Call 386-736-3891. 

MOUNT CALVARY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH: 710 W. 

Cincinnati Ave., DeLand. Elder Terry Brown. Call 386-736-1251. 

OPEN BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH: 2801 Grayson St. and SR 472, 

Orange City. For more information, call 386-775-4320, or visit www. 

openbiblebaptist.com. 

PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA HISPANA: 1651 Doyle Road, Deltona. 

Visit www.pibdeltona.org or call 386-574-5846. 

STETSON BAPTIST CHURCH: 1025 W. Minnesota Ave., DeLand. 

Call 386-734-1991. 

VOLUSIA INTERNATIONAL BIBLE FELLOWSHIP: 1725 S. Volusia 

Ave., Orange City. Pastor Jean-Claude Morin. Call 386-804-8325. 

WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Meets at DeLand Garden 

Club, 865 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Pastor Conrad V. Reid Jr. Call 

386-738-5392. 

CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL 

CHAPEL OF DIVINE MERCY: 329 Old Daytona Road, DeLand 

(behind Lowe’s). Father William G. Sharpe. Call 386-748-8881 or 

www.chapelofdivinemercy.org. 

CHRISTIAN 

CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT DELEON SPRINGS: 4481 Mills Road, 

DeLeon Springs. www.ccdsweb.org. Call 386-985-5608. 

COMMUNITY LIFE WORSHIP CENTER: 740 DeBary Ave., 

Enterprise (on the corner of Main Street and DeBary Avenue). 

Senior Ministers Mark and Phyllis Gregory. 386-259-4168. 

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH: 2813 

Howland Blvd., Deltona. Senior Pastor Kevin Key. Executive 

Pastor Dr. Richard Love. Call 386-532-5100 or visit www. 

WelcomeHomeCCC.org. 

OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 1700 S. Clara Ave., 

DeLand. Minister Kevin J. Farmer. Call 386-734-8200. 

PLYMOUTH AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 1101 E. Plymouth 

Ave. (across from DeLand High School), DeLand. Preaching 

Minister Chuck Hassell and Associate Minister of Worship Larry 

Lewis. Call 386-734-9141.

Guide to West Volusia 2011 - The DeLand Beacon

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