Welcome to the City of South Daytona

The City of South Daytona is a community of nearly 13,000 residents located on the picturesque banks of the Halifax River. With a palm-lined business corridor, the community is predominately residential with a small-town ambience and waterway access that epitomizes the Florida lifestyle. Located near I-4 and I-95 interchange, big city amenities are just a drive away. South Daytona offers a variety of housing options including quiet, well maintained residential neighborhoods with single-family homes, upscale waterfront homes, unique canal homes, luxury waterfront  condominiums and multi-family apartment complexes. With its proximity to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway (the Halifax River) there is plenty of room for fishing and boating. 

With over 63 acres of parklands in South Daytona, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Nature parks, pavilion rentals, fishing piers, playgrounds, disc golf, boat ramps, kayak launch, walking trails, ball fields, grills, tennis, racquetball & basketballs courts, splash park and scenic lakes are available all through town.

  • At Riverwalk Park you can fish as well as enjoy canoeing, kayaking or standup paddle boarding. In South Daytona Riverfront Veterans Memorial Park has a public boat ramp and fishing pier along with a kayak, canoe and paddle board launch. It also includes picnic pavilions, a playground and tennis courts. 
  • Reed Canal Park, a 35-acre wooded sanctuary, also features a fishing pier. Other amenities include a lake surrounded by a walking path, pavilions, playground, multi-purpose field and an 18-hole disc golf course. 
  • Fishing devotees can try their hand at catching a variety of species in the scenic lake at Blaine O’Neal Park, which also offers a pavilion with picnic facilities and grills, as well as a baseball field with concession stand.
  • Magnolia Park has a fishing pier, facilities for the disabled and elderly to fish in a small pond as well as a playground and picnic tables.
  • James Park features baseball fields and lighted racquetball and tennis courts. It also features a splash pad and playground.
  • Melodie Park is a scenic lush green space that offer tennis and basketball courts.
  • Ned Wagner Park consists of an open play field, playground, and basketball court.
  • Central Park is an open space with a bike/jogging path, benches, and picnic tables.
  • Park of Honor, destined for those with physical and mental challenges and their caregivers, features a pond with fountain along with butterfly, fragrant and colorful gardens to stimulate your senses.

For more information about our parks please visit the Parks and Facilities web page.