Parks
30 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Kids Area1.8 mi from downtown
- Derbyshire Park2.2 mi from downtown
- Tuscawilla Park3 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Daytona Beach
5 kinds of free outings in and around Daytona Beach.
Good days out in Daytona Beach don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Hope Place Public Library1310 Wright Street
- John H. Dickerson Heritage Library411 South Keech Street
- Volusia County Library CenterCity Island, 105 E. Magnolia
Historic places
23 landmarks on the National Register, many easy to see on a walk.
- Amos Kling HouseBuilt 1907
- Jackie Robinson BallparkBuilt 1914
- Mary McLeod Bethune Home
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- River Forest Group Site23 mi southwest
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area31 mi west
- Clearwater Lake Rec Area32 mi southwest
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve33 mi north
- Canaveral National Seashore36 mi southeast
- Juniper Springs Rec Area38 mi west
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What are free things to do in Daytona Beach?
Parks, Libraries, Historic places, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Daytona Beach this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.