Fun things to do in DeLand: 28 fun attractions and activities

Stetson Mansion is a tastefully restored 1886 home once occupied by the Stetson family. Several different families have lived in the home and one still does. We actually saw some of their living quarters while on our tour of three floors, and the school house. Photos are only allowed outside and in the school house to protect the family's privacy. The home still has original wood floors, woodwork, staircase, and leaded glass windows, as well as some lighting and cedar siding. The original electric was worked on by Thomas Edison who also gifted the family lighting fixtures still in use. The home sits on over 2 of the original 300 acres.

Our Glass Guild toured the Stetson Mansion on a Saturday morning and we all felt it was “off the charts “ enjoyable, educational and enchanting! Kayla, the owner greeted us warmly and pleasantly checked in our 18 members. Then Alix, our energetic tour guide took group photos for us in front of the mansion before starting our enlightening tour of the 3 story 1886 Mansion. Alix was fascinating, weaving storytelling about the famous Hat maker, John Stetson and his family, and his connections to Thomas Edison, who personally wired this home for him. Alix was extremely knowledgeable about the architectural details of the woodwork, from the gleaming parquet flooring with unique patterns to intricate crown molding and staircases. We were impressed with all the leaded glass windows throughout each room! She kept us spellbound with the knowledge of this home and all the connections to Deland… We as a group highly recommend this historic tour!! Don’t miss it.

1st time ever to attend their Christmas celebration decorations which were magnificent. So much detail, so much dedication and love in the creation and so very interesting..looking forward to attending a historical tour they will host in Feb

Alix was an incredible tour guide! John B. Stetson built this beautiful mansion in DeLand Florida as his winter getaway away. We enjoyed the home decorated for Christmas and it was stunning!

Did the Xmas tour. Will be going back once the decorations are down.Well worth the price in my opinion. Really has personality. True Mansion. The only thing missing was Ted Cassidy who went to Stetson University. He played Lurch in the Adam's Family. You Rang ! Our tour guide was a young lady who was new and did a Superb job and was very knowledgeable. Wish I could remember her name. It was an unusual name, well done young lady.

We enjoyed the Christmas decor tour at the Stetson Mansion in DeLand, Florida today. Alix was a great tour guide and while the holiday decor is indeed something to see, the real star of the show is the house itself. It’s incredibly well preserved and absolutely breathtaking. We’re hoping to return for the historical tour (sans holiday sparkle) sometime next year.

Each room was decorated beautifully. Our tour guide Sally, added so much information and enthusiasm that I could not wait to walk into the next exquisitely decorated room. Definitely a must to experience!

This place is awesome all the wat around. Carl is very knowledgeable about the venomous snakes and staff is very polite. I highly recommend this place to anyone that loves snakes and animals. They also have geckos tortoises and alligators and is very affordable. You will not be disappointed

Just for reference, I did a lot of research before we went and knew exactly what to expect. I knew it was a smaller place. We drove 5 hours round trip solely to come here. Best decision ever. My son is snake obsessed but experiencing medical issues and I wanted to take him to a snake exhibit where he could hold snakes indoors and had seating. In Fl, that isn’t easy to find! The added bonus was that they also had the venom extracting demonstration. I haven’t seen my son that happy in a long time. The people that work there are also amazing! Highly recommend!

I wish I could rate this place higher than 5! This was such an incredible & educational place to visit! I enjoyed the venom milking & seeing all the beautiful snakes. I even got to hold 2 of the sweetest snakes! Carl & Mara are so amazing & well rehearsed for this important job, helping in the production of antivenoms! 1000/10 recommend. I also enjoyed all the other tortoises, lizards, frogs & gators too of course

Enjoyed exploring this place so many reptiles to see especially the turtles I love them. Reasonable prices and a venom extract show you should check out!

My husband and I visited and had a wonderful experience! Yes, it’s on the smaller side, but that does take away from the experience at all. They have all the reptiles you’d expect to see anywhere else. The staff are all incredibly knowledgable and friendly! We watched a venom extraction, which was super cool and informative, and they even let us hold two very sweet snakes which was awesome! We also loved the alligator exhibit on the trail, he came right up to us as we approached. Very cool and we’ll be coming back! Also to add, neither of us are even big reptile people, but this was still really cool and swayed our views on these animals :)

This was such a great experience. Carl and his team were professional, courteous, and encouraging. They showed the process in great detail and answered any questions. The center has a lot of venomous snakes and other reptiles that you can see up close. Seeing the team handle highly venomous snakes with such ease was impressive and the kids loved it. I would recommend this to anyone traveling to Florida to make it a stop or locals who haven't been yet.

We really enjoyed this center and will be back. It's educational for all ages, my daughter is 3 years old and us adults really liked the anti-venom lab and demonstration. The outside discovery trail was great for our daughter to run around and explore with us.

We had a great experience watching Grease at this theater. It was the first musical that have ever seen and it was a blast. The theater looks great inside and is taken care of very nicely with a nice old time feeling to it, but in the best way possible. The crew that works there is also extremely polite and helpful. If you get the chance to go to an event here, I'd highly recommend it.

Truly a gem of the past, preserved for the present and hopefully a long future. It's a beautiful place to see a concert as my wife and I just did. Really great experience. Will be returning for upcoming shows for sure.

Even though I didn’t know anyone, everyone felt like family. Extremely nice staff, very kind people. The theater is really cute and well kept. The audio was impressive. Went to see Dracula - great and passionate actors. I just wish it wasn’t too long. I will be back! Thank you for keeping arts real and alive in this virtual world

What a great performance, 2 things that really make this band Absolutely amazing, 1, going off other bands during performance, 2 the meet and greet after the show. Took my 19 year old son with me and we had a blast. What's really cool that we meet the stage hands also!!! Just a truly unique opportunity for us and anyone else!!!!!

Great local theatre productions. The classic old-school beautiful theatre provides an excellent atmosphere for regional theatre. Please support the arts!

Our first time at the Athens Theater and we were so pleased with this historic gem! I was so impressed with the venue and the friendly people that work there. The Fleetwood Mac Experience was out of this world amazing! Super talented musicians who know how to connect with the audience. What an extremely enjoyable evening listening to a wonderful group of musicians. My hubby and I had a blast! Will definitely be back for sure!

My family has been season ticket holders for several years now. We look forward to every show. We plan our calendar around their season! This is a must do for DeLand. The building is amazing and the historic preservation is stunning. The people who run this have a legit passion for this. If you can get a ticket please do to any show here. You won’t regret it.

This is a cute little museum on the Main Street. There are two locations and the one downtown has one exhibit. The staff are friendly and helpful. It costs $5 for two day admission at both locations.

I'm a brand new teacher. I teach art at IYF Orlando Academy, we are a non-profit organization, and I have to take my students to the field trip on april 26th. I didn't know what to do. I came to check out the museums in Deland downtown, they were closed, then I went on to the main museum, which is connected to the downtown museum. I met with many staffs, and one of them name was Debra. Sorry, I forgot her last name. And I'm sorry if I do not mention your names here. I'm so terrible with remembering names.... So, as i introduced myself and my school, i also asked for the waivers and stuff, etc. Debra is a good listener and very patient to me. She helped me so much, I have to say she was the one who made the trip happen, and i just followed it. Finally, they gave us a warm welcoming during the trip, and it turned out so amazing. My students had so much fun and I had so much fun. We were 14 people, and we didn't have to pay for the admission fees. Drabra even conducted a good story about the artist and photographer, Thomas D. Mangelsen is an amazing and talented human being. she educated my students and gave a 10-15 minute speech to the students. I am so thankful for everything you guys have done for our academy. I will never look at those pictures the same as I first saw it. The downtown museum is now opening to the public now. I really recommend everyone to visit both museums if you made it to one of them. Any days of the week don't matter...

Your admission fee is valid at both Museum locations, and each location offers an inspiring visit. Displays are well curated, enhancing your overall viewing experience.

This museum is split across two locations. The price of admission is low and allows visits to both locations over a 3 day period. It's a good deal, especially if you see the art at both locations. This location is at the center of town in DeLand. We visited the other location first because we were sure we would find parking there. Fortunately, we found parallel parking right on Woodland Blvd close to the museum. The art gallery is on the second floor, with a gift shop occupying the first. The art when we visited was almost entirely from the same artist who likes to use cut white paper as media in various ways. The piece of art that we were most drawn to was the largest one and took up one entire wall. It was described as capturing the artist's childhood fear of riding her bike on a busy street. The massive cut paper design features SUVs and a girl tumbling off her bike. After taking in much of the detail, we realized something. The entirety of the paper was textured the same way paper that is left on asphalt and run over by vehicle tires would be. While all the other pieces of her artwork were good, this is the one that made our visit great. Something like this is why we love art so much.

Deland Museum of Art currently featuring an impressive multi media collection of the works of M.C. Escher in lovely downtown Deland. Great gift shop full of artists related works, too.

The museum shop is well stocked with a plethora of unique items from jewelry to books to art books, educational toys, home decor, and more. We left with gifts for friends and some fun things for ourselves ad well after browsing for almost an hour. Loved it!

Beautiful shop with lots of gifts for home and friends. They have the best assortment of greeting cards too!

We visited the Deland House during the week when only two other people signed up for the tour. Vernette gave us a wonderful tour of the house that is filled with antiques and beautiful furniture and kitchen appliances from the time. She described the home of Henry A. Deland and life in the 1850's so well that I felt like I was taken back to that time when Deland was a small town. The fee for the tour is $5 and is well worth the price. The house is lovely and newly renovated. Tours are offered Tuesday - Saturday by the West Volusia Historical Society at 1230 & 230 pm.

Recently reopened after a several year renovation, it was a treat to tour. The grounds consist of the Deland House and a West Volusia Historical Center. The center houses artifacts, geneological reference material, books and books of photos plus a small gift section. As it turned out the docent was a no show but the exec director handled the tour. Many interesting facts about the area and the home. Nice detour befor heading to lunch. Oh, there is ample parking and a little free library in the parking lot.

Absolutely one of the most informative and "real" historical presentations I've seen in many years (or in other "famous" historical venues for that matter.) This little Museum is time capsule you absolutely need to visit. The docents are knowledgeable and present the historical information in such a way that you feel "at home" in the represented time period. Truly a lovely visit. Thank you to the entire DeLand House team.

I enjoyed my visit to to the historical home named after the first owner. It has a rich interesting history and some unique features to the home. I highly recommend a visit especially if you enjoy history or architecture and design.

Great tour given! Very informative and interesting! Highly recommend if you enjoy history of the late 1800s- 1920s. It is a beautiful home to tour. $10 for adults.

My husband and I are relocating to DeLand from south Florida. We decided to stop in to learn more about DeLand. Although the museum was not open due to renovations being done, the volunteers in the office/bookstore took time with us to tell us about DeLand's rich history. They took their time engaging with us. They never made us feel like we were intruding on their time. We felt very welcomed to the town. We have fallen in love with DeLand and the people of that city. We are looking forward to making DeLand our home town.

Wonderfully preserved historical house!

This place is absolutely amazing. I am a Navy Veteran and came here with my family. The staff are all volunteer and super friendly. Walking in and on the only surviving Vietnam PT boat was awesome inspiring. The plane hangar, the little gift shop. My son gave Don, a Seabee, Veteran volunteer, a Thank you for your service coin and didn't expect anything back, but Don have him his first challenge coin in exchange. That was so touching. I loved it all and so come back to support them.

I’ve visited many aviation museums, but NAS DeLand stands out despite its small size. The volunteers are incredibly passionate, and the tours are thoughtfully designed, engaging, and completely free. What makes this museum truly special is the flexible, one-on-one tour experience—something rarely found in larger institutions. Because of its size, restoration work here is even more challenging in terms of funding and manpower. Yet their progress is remarkable. The TBF-1 Avenger restoration and the PTF-3 restoration show the dedication and craftsmanship. The behind-the-scenes stories and technical details are something you can only fully appreciate by visiting in person. Highly recommended—especially for aviation and military history enthusiasts.

What a great tour! Barbara and Jill were amazing lots of interesting information! Thanks for the tour! It is a free tour. Donations are appreciated.

Visited the museum on a Saturday morning. Had a great tour with Ed and Chris. The TBF Avenger, F-14 Tomcat, and the PTF-3 torpedo boat were awesome to see. Will definitely drop by next time I’m in town. They’re only open Saturday and Wednesday mornings, so plan accordingly.

A small treasure for any military history buffs at the former Naval Air Station. Small, but such a gem. All volunteer, no entry fee with a guided tour. Jill explained the way through all the exhibits, the last remaining Vietnam PT boat, the restoration of the TBF bomber. A Must!

This museum might be small in size but it is large in history. Loved taking my kids there as a homeschool field trip. They got to learn some great facts. The guides are very knowledgeable. So cool to see everything. We didn’t get to get on the boat this time. Hoping to tour it next time as I plan to come back again in the future.

Visited with a friend September 2, 2025 and was pleasantly surprised it was so well put together. We took an 11 o’clock tour the last one and we were not rushed. Had to volunteers Edward and Barbra and boy. I was very impressed. Anyone that visits you will enjoy what you see! Thank you to all the volunteers

this is a little hidden gem in DeLand! the Butterfly Sanctuary is quite small and, unfortunately, i didn’t see any butterflies other than the large sculpture. the park itself take up a good bit of space with its large playground, 4 covered pavilions with picnic tables, and many benches. it’s a great place to come to for a little walk, breath of fresh air, or to host a picnic, cookout, gathering, or birthday party. there’s plenty of parking all around, nice public bathrooms, and water fountains. it’s also home of the DeLand Memorial Hospital and Veterans Museum.

This hasaways been my most favorite playground to take my 3 boys to. My 3year old had his party there just last week just like my other 2 boys 6 and 10 years ago and besides upgrading the playground it's still the same. We didn't rent a gazebo but we still had the party under one I would of giving thus place 5 stars but unfortunately the bathrooms (same ones as 10 yrs ago and still only 2 bathrooms when if im not mistsken multiple after school programs there i just love this park and so will your kids)

Hidden jewel, a massive playground in Deland. Bathrooms nearby. So much for children to do. Multiple swings, slides, ways to climb and explore. It's a wonderful fenced in playground with areas for younger and older children. Delightful themes and tree house with metal slides. Only lacks full coverage from the boiling summer heat. Addition of a splash pad and concession stand would bring family friendly joy all year.

Really I like the Place

It's a nice park for children and adults. There's a Sensory Garden with flowers and butterflies. Small but pretty. A great playground with forts and other options for younger children. Picnic tables, grills and restrooms for the family. There's even a museum on the grounds, but you need to check the hours of operation.

My first time here and my kid had a field day. I love the one way in and one way out, the adaptive equipment, and lots of places to climb and explore! The only downer is the inability to always have a line of sight of the kiddos, but the one way in/out helps. My gf and I sat near the entrance so we knew they wouldn't escape. Lots of places for the parents to sit. I would definitely make the 45 minute drive again to visit!

Great park. Nice clean park for children to play

The museum is nice. It’s a small space without enough room to display all that they have. I was informed that they received grants to expand next year, which I would gladly come back to see. The museum is free to the public, but there is a donation box. They have some great treasures here, everyone should come and check it out!

I attended a financial workshop provided by the manager at Self-Help Credit Union. Great experience!

Small unique museum showcases talented Black artists, many local and state. They have hosted the wee known Highwaymen artists as well as Caribbean artists. Currently, a show of amazing biographical hand-sewn quilts. By the way, the museum will begin an expansive addition in 2024.

Definitely worth the time to capture history. The Museum is small right now; though they are planning to expand on their property very soon. Ms Mary, the Director, schedules events that are most interesting. The Quilt showing was phenomenal. They even have a tiny gift store with very tasteful jewelry at reasonable prices. Their amphitheater holds the local poetry contests. Highly recommend.

This is a small museum but absolutely worth it. The director is very knowledgeable about Deland history, and is more than willing to tell you about each piece in the museum. They have a lot of books for kids and adults to borrow while there. They have plans for a new building, so donate to the cause if able.

This place is the best and my granddaughter loves it I recommend it 5 stars

This is a small museum but worth every minute. The ladies we met were very knowledgeable, pleasant and professional. The museum works with the local artist, the music bandstand across the street is beautiful and can be rented by the community. It's an assuming building but a diamond in the rough. Stop in and be educated.

Well kept campground. Plenty of water access but no beach. Rentals for tubing, canoeing, and kayaking are available. Water is crystal clear in the swimming area. Playground and restroom facilities are near water as well as in the campground There is also a campstore. Campground also features a tour boat ride on the river. Viewing deck allows for long views of the water and wildlife (birds, gators, fish).

Absolutely beautiful! The park is clean, well-maintained, and has a great playground and campsite. They have rentals for inner tubes, kayaks, and snorkeling gear, with a few food and beverage kiosks. The homestead was also interesting and a cool bit of history! Quick disclaimer though - the water is quite chilly!

Visited Blue Spring 6 nights with our travel trailer. Great little park with electric and water hook ups. All spots have lots of shade. Some are a bit off level so you may need to level your camper a bit. The Spring was fabulous. It can get really crowded so it is nice you can be in the park at all hours. We had family in the cabins and the cabins were nice. Each cabin had a screened porch and full kitchen. There was plenty of room between properties for a little privacy. A couple of trails offer some good walks. Saw plenty of deer and birds.

Very unique experience! We spontaneously decided to drive up here during our stay in Orlando. We enjoyed the boardwalk, got to see manatees and even one gator when we took the 1h boat tour. Our guide Lee was very funny and we learned a bunch about the area and St Johns River. Restrooms were clean and well maintained.

Great state park with lots of wildlife and things to explore and do. On my visit we saw 3 manatee there hard to spot in the river that is black but you can see the movement of the leafs on top of the water getting eaten. Look for there mouths mainly sticking up since hard to spot there entire body in dark water. If you go to the clear water definitely easy to spot but can be limited in numbers due to people swimming. We did see 1 in clear water and 2 on the boat tour.

Lovely boat ride through the natural spring . We saw alligators, manatees and many birds. Everyone was very nice with there were 2 cafe with good food and a store and trails to walk on.

This is a beautiful spring with clear water, lot's of fish and an occasional manatee sighting or two. They're beautiful creatures and very curious. You're not aloud to touch them, but this manatee didn't get the memo. Lol! What an awesome experience and video I was able to capture.

Beresford Park is a well-maintained community park with playgrounds, open spaces, sports facilities (tennis, basketball, baseball), and walking/bike paths. It's clean, has a strong community atmosphere, and offers something for everyone. Parking can be challenging at peak times, and some areas lack shade. Overall, it's a highly recommended local gem.

What a great park. Blue Springs was closed and we made this a wonderful alternative for our Memorial Day Weekend outing. Great paved trails. Scenic Old Florida beauty. Lake views. Huge pathways. Great bathroom facilities. Much of the paths are shaded. In the heart of DeLand.

Nice stop along the spring to spring trail or just to walk by the lake. Highly recommend. Lots of wildlife and beautiful views. We also found a Geo Cache! 🍄✌️☀️✝️🇺🇸💜

Great park to walk or ride a bike. Plenty of wildlife. Clean bathrooms. You can take a small hike to the water or walk the loop. Plenty of views of the trains from the trail.

Lake Beresford Park in DeLand, Florida, offers a delightful outdoor experience, characterized by its beautiful scenery overlooking Lake Beresford. The park caters to a wide range of activities, including walking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and picnicking, all within a well-maintained environment. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, such as restrooms, picnic tables, and a playground, and the opportunity to observe local wildlife. The park's spacious layout allows for relaxation without feeling crowded, and the access to the St. Johns River enhances the recreational options. However, it's worth noting that the park can become crowded during peak times, and enjoyment is subject to weather conditions and potential bug populations. Overall, Lake Beresford Park is a highly recommended destination for those seeking a peaceful and versatile outdoor retreat in Central Florida.

Great park with scenic trails. Love going in the late afternoon to catch a glimpse of the sunset

Hosted walking & cycling events for the AVA - Happy Wanderers at Lake Beresford Park this past Saturday. The weather was great and so the park was crowded with 3 groups there at the same time, staining the available parking. But everyone managed and both events were enjoyed! Inside the park there is a paved trail of about 2 miles around the triangular perimeter, with several different dirt/sand paths crisscrossing the interior. Our walkers did either 5K or 10K in and around the park. The park connects through a tunnel to the paved Springs-to-Springs rail trail, part of the growing St. John's River-to-Sea loop network of trails. From here, you can ride south to Blue Spring State park, and point further - all the way to Titusville if you want! We rode as far as the top of DeBary, and back. Opposite the bike trail there's a short path (a little muddy along the way) to Lake Beresford itself. Enjoy!

The kids really enjoyed the interactive part of the museum. They like digging for gems, too.

My gem club took a field trip to the Gillespie Museum and had a great time! So many beautiful rocks, minerals and crystals in their collection. Don't miss this place!

Interesting exhibit of fascinating rocks. They have a large collection and rotate them out. The main exhibit had some really spectacular rocks. There were rocks for the kids to dig up. It is part of a department of Stetson University. Free parking across the street.

Wonderful little museum! They need better signage from the street, circled Stetson University several times before I found how to get to the entrance. They have a beautiful collection of minerals, fossils, rocks, stones, gems, etc. Very informative and educational. Wonderful exhibits and events.

Had a great visit at the Gillespie Museum. Needed to kill time before dinner and looked up free things to do in DeLand, and found this spot. Ended up seeing a great selection of gems and minerals, fossils, and more. A favorite was the meteorite on display.

We had a fabulous time! Lots to see, and the staff went over and above to show the children everything.

A nice museum, friendly staff, family fun and learning experience!

Staples Family. Reunion! Boots was on the Ground! Center was clean and accommodating as always!

My friend rented out a space for the baby shower it was very clean, the rest rooms tidy, and the attendant for the night was very kind. Spacious, great lighting. All in all a great place for an event.

i been their s few times with my special friends and always break dance on the floor, this place is so amazing

I've always love this place. Great sense of community. Also the new home of our #Dancefit starting in September as well as other excercise and after school programs.

This place is great. It gives kids something positive to do.

New ornamental trees are being planned along the front

A great place for children to congregate it's called a safe place

Great park in DeLand. We sometimes visit downtown and my son absolutely loves this park. Lots of slides and swings along with a huge playhouse with all the jungle gym activities. It's quite impressive

Wonderful park overall, especially for young children. The grounds are cushioned, alleviating most concerns with falling, especially those with young children learning how to walk/run still. My only real complaint is that more shade would be nice, especially with some of the hottest summers Florida has had on record in the last few years, and given the fact that a few of the slides and much of the play equipment is metal - not the best feature on a Florida playground. Other than that, this is a very entertaining park with lots to do and nice covered pavilions if you want to do snack/lunch time before or after playtime.

A nice clean playground with a castle for kids to climb on. Swings, slide, and a closed-in place for your kids to play. There are plenty of benches for parents to sit down on to watch their kids play. The area park was clean and safe with plenty of parental supervision. A nice place to let the kids unwind after you pick them up after school.

This is a must go to take your kids- I mean it’s just amazing to see all the different obstacles, monkey bars, slides ,swings, and even a zip line! My grandchildren loved it ! The ground has a nice turf, it’s clean , and safe. Something for all ages , and not very busy at all.

Great place for kids to play. Young ones need to be monitored closely, they can get lost in the area. Bring a chair.

Love this place wonderful place to take the kids most amazing place structure in DeLand They have little areas for picnics and get-togethers as well

One of the best playgrounds in this area. Worth the 30 min drive from my house. Very well kept, lots of equipment to play on for kids of all ages/sizes... and big enough for adults to go on the equipment to play with their children without being cramped. Dedicated area for little ones also. Entire play area is gated with only 1 entrance in/out, lots of seating throughout & shade also... very well thought out layout.

the Butterfly Sanctuary is quite small and, unfortunately, i didn’t see any butterflies other than the large sculpture. there’s a pathway to walk through the small garden + a bench to sit at and enjoy the view.

Found some seeds to bring home.. love creating a place for the butterflies birds n bees to mingle

The Park was a beautiful oasis, lined with a variety of flowers and foliage. A portion of it is set up for interaction -touching, smelling, etc, clearly labeled. The rest is for viewing the butterflies and bees. Also included are benches and a water feature. It was a very wonderful way to spend some time.

It's one little area. No actual butterflies seen. Not worth the hour drive but if you are a local it's a cute little bench area.

Hubby and I went it was nice I wasn’t sure it first if we would get to see the butterfly’s I was pleasantly surprised we seen quite a few. It’s a small but nice garden. We enjoyed it.

Nice quiet place to sit & read. Pretty flowers with butterflies 🦋. Take your picture with the wings!

Is not in good condition... Nothing like the photos. All though it was a good experience because there were lots of butterflies around... is small and it need mantaince.

Invitation only art show is one of the best in Florida.

One of the better pedestrian art shows in Central Florida.

I don't know - this wasn't all that great. It was hard to find the musicians - the map made it difficult to find all the locations. Some of the bands were placed in awkward spots, like on a corner where there was nowhere to sit or stand to listen. Some of the venues were too close to each other and the sound overlapped. Also, there were many, many street walkers looking for signatures for voter registration and women's rights. We must have been asked to sign up a dozen times. It got really old after a while. I think they have an interesting idea for a music festival, but they have too many venues that are not well thought out.

Love this time of year when the local artists show their wares throughout downtown Deland. The local stores will participate with sidewall sales and fantastic specials throughout the weekend. Food trucks down a side street and live bands play with make shift pubs

a phenomenal display of art, the fall festival is single handedly one of the most magnificent annual events the DeLand holds each year. the atmosphere to the festival so so cheerful and comforting, and it makes for a fantastic way to spend your day.

Great art show! Deland is a nice "little" town & out does itself at this yearly event! Definitely worth the visit!

Amazing art festival! Deland is such a great little town, the art work was fantastic and the show was run so well with plenty of friendly volunteers!

Parking was easy to find and closer to The center than other parking lots I’ve parked in on other campuses. PRINT your tickets!!!!! - at least that’s what the tickets say on them. I didn’t notice if they were in fact actually able to scan mobile tickets. Concessions were reasonably priced and the bathrooms were clean. The GA seating in the gym was a 6/10 for comfortability (not metal, so that’s a plus). They do have reserved seating as well. If you buy tickets straight from the schools athletic page they are cheaper than most other sites who charge fees. Band was great! Team was ready to win! I will be going back.

Could use a little TLC but it is a great intimate little place to watch college basketball.

Watched Stetson volleyball 🏐

My first Stetson basketball game. Loved the whole experience.

Good venue for multiple Stetson events.

Great facilty

Still as nice as ever.

Always willing to support the arts. Great building for exhibiting art. Small town atmosphere, easy access. Carrie Ann Baade creates masterpieces.

I love how nice the museum is. All the staff are so nice and welcoming. We joined the family fun Saturday doing art and miss natalie was so great with my kiddos. Will definitely coming here again

Went with my oldest child and we really enjoyed it. I paid $5 for admission and my teen got in for free since she was a student. The admission also included the other Museum in downtown DeLand. It's worth it, go check it out!

Been here before and it's a nice little museum. However, drove from Ormond Beach over to DeLand today to visit the museum. Went on the website ahead of time to make sure the hours were good. We get there and lo and behold. They are closed for a museum update. It would have been really helpful if they had made that announcement on the website which we visited prior to driving over. I shouldn't have to call if their website had been updated properly. Absolutely no reason it should have been a surprise.

Limited selection of artists, but for $5 it was an interesting visit and worth the cost of admission.

I love Deland and I love their museum. It's a small museum but I love it. Actually the general admission is only $5. The ticket says: 1 ticket, 2 museums, 3 days. Both museums are less than 2 miles apart. I actually walked to the 2nd museum which also has a gift shop. I'm not a member yet but at my last visit I got an application for membership. If you're in Deland, you should pay a visit at least once.

Highly recommend checking this museum out if you happen to be in town - a lot of surprising pieces can be found here I was sadly unable to visit their second downtown gallery, because I was short on time, but I look forward to seeing both in the future. Wonderful staff too, very sweet and informative

I really enjoyed Barkley Square Dog Park and so does our pup!! I like both how the big and small dog areas have lots of room for the doggies to run and play. Our dog is a puppy but big for 3 months old so I had him in the small dog area and it was perfect for him.

Fantastic place to bring to puppers! Huge areas for dogs to roam and play and run! My dog is a runner and he loves this place. I’ve never seen a dog park so big. The pond is a great way for the dogs to cool off and splash around!

Our favorite dog park. We drive 30 mins to take our dogs here. They love it! So many dogs and so much space for them to run. Biggest dog park I’ve ever seen. Our dogs love the pond which is also huge. Lots of shade trees and picnic tables also benches. Bring towels or a cover for your seat in the car. They will definitely be wet and sandy.

Amazing! One of my favorite parks so serene, quiet, peaceful and beautiful huge area for both small and large dogs with a man made pond. My dog had a blast. She did not stop playing and swimming which put her out for the rest of the day. Bring a lunch and picnic at one of the tables or lay out a blanket and watch your puppy have a great time. This is a beautiful neighborhood and the groundskeeper were putting g out new trees. One thing clean up after your pet. Poop and bags with poop laying around. They offer this park for free don’t take advantage and clean up after your dog. Anyone will love this park. Plus they have bathrooms and a place to wash off your pup.

It's a decent dog park. It's completely fenced in and extremely spacious for dogs to run freely without worry and the grass is always maintained. There's a lake in the center and it is standing water, it does have the common softshell turtles only, and honestly they're not a bother. They also have a smaller fenced in section for those who have smaller dogs. They do have bathrooms and picnic benches and regular benches, some are shaded under the trees. They have outdoor showers for the dogs and water fountains as well.

Not crowded. Very large dog park with minimal shade. It does have a dog water fountain but one is broken so I recommend always bringing your own fresh water system and shade if you can. Make sure to bring towels as pups with be sandy & salty 🙂

It's a nice park with a pond. It's big enough that dogs can really get good exercise and running done. It's got bathrooms and water for rinsing off your dogs. There is an area for dogs that don't mingle but it is not smaller dog tight. There is maintenance that desperately needs to be done in that section.

I have taken the children and grandchildren here for years. I do not remember a time when Family Fun Town was not here. It has go karts, batting cages, miniature golf, an arcade, and a snack bar. The equipment is well worn and loved by all my grandkids. Two of the batting cages were not operating but there was still enough and there was no waiting. We have played dozens of rounds of miniature golf over the years. This is one of the few spots for kids to go in Orange City. All the kids love this place.

Entered the place at 10:12pm. Waited a few minutes to be helped. Asked to pay for a round of mini golf. Just the hubby and I. She proceeds to tell me they cannot let us play because they’ve stopped selling mini golf. I mentioned we didn’t need to finish the entire game (I’m aware you close at 11:00). I asked her when they stop selling and she tells me 45 minutes before they close. Hello, it was 10:12 when we walked in, now 10:15 and you should be selling mini golf up to this point. No wonder the place is COMPLETELY dead. Not one soul in this place but the workers. I’m surprised this place isn’t out of business yet! We will not be back.

Family Funtown is a wonderful part of our community, and we really appreciate having it so close to home. With so many small amusement spots disappearing over the years, it is great that they are still in business and offering kids a fun place to spend time on weekends. We especially enjoy the baseball batting cages, which are perfect for getting in a little extra practice before games during baseball season. It would be amazing to see community events hosted here in the future, which could bring in more families from nearby towns as well. Ideas like scavenger hunts, seasonal events such as Easter egg hunts, or educational animal themed days in partnership with local rescues could be a wonderful fit, especially with the large open lot next door. We would love to see this place continue to grow and thrive!

Loved the mini golf experience, it was so much better than traditional mini golf because it felt real and had hills and curves to the greens like real golfing. the atmosphere was great will Definitely return… was visiting from Houston, Texas

My son's absolutely loved the bumper cars they now have. Great Lil arcade and go carts. They have mini golf as well

Family Fun Town is a nice place for adults as well as children. Plenty of parking, clean outside and inside. Inside also clean as well as bathrooms. We decided to mini golf and everything was in good condition. Worth spending time with family.

Looks like they done some work to the place looks great. The batting cages seen to be working a lot better. Great place to take the whole family. There reasonably priced also. 👍

Great park to walk the trails! The bamboo is awesome!! Has a nice looking playground. A boat ramp. Public restrooms that are clean the few times we have visited. We drive a hour and half to cone enjoy this park and surrounding area!

Cute little spot to bring a picnic to. Small pavilion with picnic table is there too.

Beautiful park. We walked down from the welcome center and as soon as we got down to the park entrance we were greeted by a rooster that followed us and basically became our friend the whole time we were there! Very peaceful area to be in for meditation too if that is your thing.

Super fun park with a nice trail

They keep a clean spot here at a beautiful location on the lake. It's a great place to have a peaceful, informative and fun time with the kids. Take the beautiful, paved, trail next to the (clean) restrooms. It was such an unexpectedly beautiful type of experience for me. A couple of suggestions would be to add a few more palm trees (please! They are lovely, and cooling by the sand volleyball court) around the bench by the swings. And maybe a couple more pavillions, close to the playground for even more to be able to have shade closer to the playground, where many of our kids are at. Otherwise it is a great outdoor time with the family and full of mystical energies.

Been coming to this park for years and always find new things to see and explore. Awesome trails with tons of little side foot trails off the beaten path. Has a sand vollyball net, playground, swing set, pavilions with picnic tables, bathrooms, nature trails, and a really cool bamboo garden with little springs. The location makes this place really special. Good energy.

It's nice quiet little park to go to to watch the sunrise or set.. It has clean bathrooms and handicapped parking for the facility. There is a playground for the children and a beautiful pawn to enjoy. It was out there this morning and saw several kayakers.

An attractive park. Beautiful fountain. Nice landscape. Large covered pavilion. Working water fountain. Plenty of seating. The old clock needs some repair. Tends to attract a bad crowd after sunset. Loud drug partaking people. Wouldn’t be here after dark!

Nice, neat park with plenty of seating, tables and a pavilion. The park is well cared for. Winding paths meander through a manicured, green lawn. An attractive fountain spouts after 7:30 AM. Ducks often visit the park. A great place to read, meditate and relax.

The water fountain appears broken and its quite nasty! Sadly that is where this beautiful however siren-screaming by all emergency vehicles especially the police chooses to serve the food to mostly homeless people.

it's just a basic place not much really to see most times it's barely ever used for any events

A quiet park within the Deland downtown. Mostly clean and quiet, though homeless persons at times are bathing in the fountain.

Looks like a homeless sanctuary

Becareful I met an elderly lady that was arrested for just sitting on the bunch around 7 am.Cops are out of control!

I tried to take my kids here but there were some workers who told me to leave because there were too many people doing bad things. Go to a safer park.

My babies love it and they sponsor great projects to bring the community together in wonderfully beneficial ways, like I had never seen before. Truly inspirational! 😀

Nice walking path. Shaded playground but the rest of the park is in straight sun. Same with the parking spots. Needs more shaded areas. Please and thank you.

Much better building up the community safe kids can play safety watch out program doing for the people food restaurant is clean and friendly prices are fair u better check it out I mean good quality

Very relaxing, the kids enjoyed the playground very much. Loved the shade

Nice small great for kids the bathrooms where not open 🙄

Kids loved playground...nice paved walkways ...clean restrooms

Beautiful, large park with a large pond and lots of walkways, outdoor gym equipment, a small skate park and tons of friendly birds! Great place for a walk or to sit and relax! Very clean and safe.

This is just a great park to relax. Lots of parking and we'll lit. The ducks are tame and really a fun place to be at.

I love how the park puts on so many great events for the community to enjoy. I’m a local food vendor we love supporting the park during these time and really appreciate everyone’s hard work with keeping everything so clean. Blessings

Spacious and clean dog park, playground is nice outside of a few things that could be fixed or updated, lots of ducks and little walking paths, fountains are pretty, and there is even a basketball court and skatepark. Bathrooms are not clean unless you go inside the community center. The community center is clean and has a changing table in the bathroom, but is only open to the public Monday thru Friday. Homeless people sometimes hang around the picnic benches, but they aren't there all day usually.

Love the nature, the walkway that circles a huge lake adorned with a founain ducks swans paddling in and out the lake. Kids are playing in more basketball hoops than courts to play. There are restrooms. I spent a whole day on a picnic and enjoyed it. I don't get excited on parks ,but there is something special at Earl Brown park.

a huge park in the DeLand area- lots of walking space, two dog parks, a good-sized playground, a basketball court, a skate park, a large stage, great public bathrooms, a covered patio with picnic tables, and lots of benches to enjoy all the ducks and birds around the water. the park is also near the local baseball stadium and just outside of Downtown DeLand so it’s super convenient!

An Only Active Centralized Park; In, Deland: With, Activity Membership: Under, $30, Each Person: Having, At The Activity Center, Pickle Badminton: Tennis, And, Shuffle Board: You Know, Elders Require Those Renderings To Composite Their Steps: I Mean, After 60, A Person, Is Too Much In Density: Walking, Or, Running, Can, Leave Trips Storing In The Destiny Of Pathway For The Elder: And, It Can Become A Slip Or A Fall, Later In The Month: But, With Activities Like Shuffle Board, Pickle Badminton, And, Tennis Courting: That Is Most Definitely Avoided: To Say, "Sports, Board, Game, And, Court, Is Not, Only, For Exercise: But, Lowering Odds Of Failure Through Competitive Means: Also, A Duality Lake Core Park: With, Public And Private Walking Ways Around: Two, Fontaines, Because, A Fountain Is Different: But, Geese, And, Turkey Geese, There, To Complex The Mind, Even, When Not Gaming Court Board: Too, Cypress Tree And, Restrrom Facility Always Having Soap: Air Dryer For Hands: Also, A Playground For Child: And, A Skate Complex For Child Aging, 12 And Under: But, Many Pavillion Too: Then, Parking And Stage Stagement Adjacent Core, With, A Boxing Office: Plus, Interior Venue Check Rental Food Processing Indoor Exposed Atmosphere, Foos Processing Station: You Know, To Rent On Birthdays, Whatever: There, Barbecue Cubicles At Pavillion: Still, At The Southern Side Of A University Sports Complex: So Having, Many Pounds Pressure Of Force, Oddity, And, Life Changing Medical Mean; Great, The Place, Too, Great This Earl Brown Park, Deland, Florida.

Would like to see the bathrooms refreshed in the baseball/softball area, and the awnings repaired. Possibly add additional shades that can be removed easily during bad weather.

Nice idea but only a couple minor things I think they could fix to make it even better. They need to use all the space there and redo the parking areas to make parking easier and I feel if they are going to have the younger kids play they should actually make them a field instead of using the outfield of the softball field. They should draw out a schematic of the area they have and make a field or 2 designated for the lil ones, be ALOT less confusing and make labels for each field so there's no confusion.

Love this facility!!! The upgrades that have been made are wonderful!! Drainage could be better!!

A City of DeLand Volusia Cointy recreational asset for the Community to gather, enjoy, and participate in group activities which will be key to Making Anerica Heathy Again! We live in the Best area of the Best State!

Beautiful complex 🤩 All fields were very nicely maintained. No trash on the ground. All around great place to play.

So great to have a huge area for sports like this.

Very nice, could not reach anyone in charge of it

What a cool place! Full of historical items, with handwritten descriptions of some of the more….. interesting pieces! Some of the dolls are 150 years old. This place has a vibe, in a good way, for this who enjoy a little bit of haunted history. Lots of “fun” items to look at as well, including 80’s memorabilia and lots of rocks and crystals. We did not have enough time to thoroughly explore each room, because there is just so much to see in every nook, and we were en route to Orlando to catch a flight. We were welcomed in kindly, and hope to return someday!

Great place to stop. Something you will not see everyday.

Interesting place. Lots of things to see. You can feel an energy hum through as you walk and explore. Interesting and fact learning adventure.

Loved the mix of authentic history in the area with the fun twists, absolutely enjoyed the use of flashlight to explore the dark!

Had a great time some really interesting and unique pieces to view worth visiting.

This is one of those places you really have to see, it's not your typical museum, but well worth the $10. There were a bunch of interesting artifacts and quite a few that surprised me to seen them in there. Not giving up too many secrets :)

Impressive collection! I especially loved the rocks 🙏🕉 Thank you ❤️🍀

Had a blast with my daughter. She really enjoyed the chicken strips at the little concession stand good place to bring the family

I am an adult figure skater and this was my first time skating at this rink. I skated with my daughter during free skate session. Everyone were friendly and very welcoming. Met other adult skaters!! Price is reasonable too. I will definitely cone again. I recommend everyone to visit their public sessions especially for the Holidays.

The kids enjoyed themselves during the hour and a half public skating session. They had the first session of the day. The little ones used the red skating aids to help them skate. It wasn't busy which was nice.

Great people. Ice is great. Used to work at an ice arena growing up, and the folks here do a great job of keeping the place nice and maintained. Took a few laps during a public skate in the middle of the day. Would love to try to play pick up again one day. Go Swamp Rabbits! The logo is awesome with the carrot hockey stick.

Our school visits once a week to learn the fundamentals of hockey and ice skating. What a fabulous opportunity for Florida students to have access to a sport that may otherwise be considered unseasonable here. Unique Daytona offering, wonderful instructors!

JUNE 30th. During public ice skating, THIS associate poured a bucket of water on the rink while people are skating through?!?!?!? ☠️☠️☠️ Wonder what would follow if a child slipped on the water this guy is pouring next to her skates and dies......?🤔Other than this event, we have been going to this ice rink for the past 2 to 3 years, and will continue to do so! Very fun place!

Daytona Ice Arena is in a nondescript shopping center near the intercoastal waterway. The facility is well cared for, has a concession stand and upstairs viewing.

Brought all of my children and had the best time ever! Met the Renton family and they welcomed us in. We stayed for a few hours! Our plans were to go to the park but the heat made us look for something indoors. I brought my 14 year old 3 year old and 1 year old we had such a great time and well worth every penny! We had pretzel bites and nachos . And my kids literally went to sleep on the ride home. Definitely recommend. Will be back for sure.

We had my daughter’s 6th birthday party here and it was nothing less than perfect! The staff goes above and beyond to make sure your event is perfect and successful. I highly recommend having a birthday here or just coming for a few hours. Excellent experience.

You have discover the perfect place to let your kids unleash their energy. Leaps 360 is not just a family-friendly establishment, it's an exceptional one. The staff goes above and beyond with their helpful and friendly demeanor, creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or simply letting the kids burn off some energy, Leaps 360 is the perfect destination!

We stopped in for a birthday party during what I imagine is the peak hours of the week (2 on a Saturday). We've been to lots of bounce house and trampoline places, and I have to say, the service there, especially being a Saturday, was excellent. The party room was clean, the sign-in process was seamless, the food was prepared timely for the party, and served hot. While it's really only one humongous bounce house (think biggest one ever), a toddler bounce house, and lots of games, the kids could have easily bounced another 3 or 4 hours and never known the difference. The bounce equipment appeared clean and very well-kept and I even heard that if you rent their at-home bounce equipment, if it ends up being a rainy day, they offer the use of their indoor facility instead. That extra contingency, especially being in Florida, would make it worth renting through them if you're thinking about doing an at-home party. The food was good for a party facility, and when my husband had to leave to go play Taxi Dad for our other kids, they offered to reheat his food for him when he got back or pack it up in a box to-go. When I say the service was better than great, it's not an ezaggeration. Everyone really enjoyed our time there, so much so that we went ahead and booked a party for our own kiddos while we were there and will definitely be bringing them back for some weekend fun solo before then. Glad to have a place like this back in DeLand!

We did a couple birthday parties for our sons and they had a blast! The crew and owners are so friendly and helpful! Lou and his Son went over the top to make sure Our family was satisfied at not only our kids birthday parties but also on regular days when we just come in as a regular customer. Our kids have so much fun even as we do too! Can’t wait to go back again!

I can’t thank Lou enough for making my son’s birthday as amazing as he did. He was so attentive with everything. He checked up on us and made the party that much more stress free. I highly recommend Leaps 360. We will definitely be back. Thank you Lou

My daughters & I had an absolutely amazing time here, and made this boring rainy day into a great experience! Staff is so welcoming and kind. Lou is the best! The atmosphere here is so family friendly. Bounce houses were very clean and well kept. We will be returning. Thanks leap360!