The park is such a hidden treasure. I've been to many state parks and some have basic amenities but…read morethis park has it all (in regard to trails and things to do). Beautiful scenery, historic monuments, charming beach area, clean restrooms, and a unique eclectic onsite store.

At one time, this used to be a very nice park to come for a family picnic and perhaps a kayak ride…read moreon the river. Now, they have eliminated the grills from the family picnic areas. There are very large grills at the pavilions and grills out family picnic areas that are not near the water and do not have views. The picnic area we had to settle on was in a Sandy clearing with too much sun. The grill could not be turned to adjust the flow of smoke. We drove 40 minutes to get here and paid the five dollar entry fee thinking that we would get the same thing we got last time we were here... Unfortunately, even though the picnic tables are new, they are filthy too sunny and little compensation for the lack of grills and views. It is a real shame. They have bathroom facilities, boat, launch facilities, and so many other nice things, and they choose to eliminate the grills.

OMG!!! Mark and I had sooo much fun walking around the…read moreOrmond Beach bridge. THE Ormond Beach public art, (Public Art imitates life) from the Seward Johnson sculptor tour. This exhibit started November 2024 through April 2025 We missed 3 more sculptures because we were so tired after running around and running in and out of The car. We will continue to show you the last 3 asap. This is A must for locals and tourists also. In the brochure is a map where you can find them. We live in Ormond by the Sea so we started at the corner of A1A and and East Granada boulevard and worked our way down to the bridge. I can continue more when I update this review. I picked up my brochure and map at the post office. You would have to look on the map or scan the ??? I forgot what it's called) below scanner?) Anyway, I don't know where other brochures are so you can Google it. I will update this post as soon as I do the last 3 statues. Oh the window washer at the Granada? Shopping center, When we took pictures of the window washer) I couldn't find the photo of the window washer. A book that reads the movie rear window with James and Grace. Kelly. ( Love that movie you have to watch it) Furthermore, if any of these sponsors read my reviews, in my review(s) there are too many to list) Thank you for this amazing exhibit for The locals and tourists. Oh, The clothing on these statues look so real, I had to get up close to feel them

What a beautiful Little park. It was just beautiful and a dream if you like taking pictures. It had…read morebeautiful plants all around and flowers. It has many good areas to photograph. I was in heaven taking pictures. With plenty of benches to sit and admire the view. Some of those benches have funny sayings. Towards the back of the park, there is a walking long bridge. A good place to walk. It has a nice view of the water. In the middle of the park, there is a Historic building that now is a church. It's a cute, old fashion looking house. It has a plaque that tells the history of the place. It was the first place for a Christian marriage in north America once upon a time. . This little park has its own parking lot. Is not too big. I liked my time here. I was glad I stopped. I got great pictures.

Trees fires and…read moreturpentine The Buncombe Hill Trail is a relatively short but very interesting trail in the huge Tiger Bay State Forest. It's an called an interpretive trail because it has lots of information on signs as you walk along the paths. The whole area got hammered by a monstrous wildfire in the summer of 1998 that burned almost half of the huge area. Now lots of young pine trees dot the area from the reforestation that took place and fire breaks, burned trees, and scrub from the preventive fires are obvious. This isn't a vast or strenuous hike, it's best to go slow and read the signs and look for different critters and plants. It's well marked and very easy to hike and a nice place to take the little ones to teach them about nature. Lots of strange and exotic flora in the forest, and having the signs identify them is a cool idea. There is even the remains of an old turpentine camp that housed the workers that produced the pitch, rosin and turpentine. Just pieces are left and it would be easy to walk right by it if not for the markers. A cool place to come for a couple of hours of slow hiking and learning. There is even a little lake and picnic area for when you are through with the hiking. A very cool place that allows you to learn while you walk.

River Bend Nature Park is a nice little oasis of nature on a predominantly industrial area. I was,…read morein fact, on my way to a business meeting in an indpark when I came across it. It appears to be more geared towards mountain bike riding, though it has a pavilion and a children's playground there. It also has a building with bathrooms. All in all, this is a nice park.

Ok, maybe this was my fault, but I google searched for a bike trail nearby and this popped up. It…read morewas a very intense Mountain Bike park! If that is what you are looking for then this is your place! If you are looking for a relaxing one level bike trail, this is not your place! I will say, it's very well maintained, and looked like the bikers were having fun.

Outstanding natural area in Volusia county. Encompass miles of salt marsh shoreline and hiking…read moretrails. It's amazing natural beauty makes it a perfect place to get away and enjoy nature.

What a beautiful place. First the tree that is over 2000 years old. Wow!!! It's fantastic how they…read morehave it as such a prominent feature of the park. For a state park it is smaller as far as 'things to do' outside of hikes but there is a CLEAN real bathroom and dog bags for clean up and clearly marked trails. It is beautiful. Also a few places to sit and enjoy a picnic. If you love nature and just want to take it in this is a good place. Plus it's right on the 'Ormond Scenic Loop' which is gorgeous and a must see on your travels as well.

Perfect park, water access (no swimming due to alligator) , hiking trails & park for kids. + a…read moreboat launch? Loved. Just make sure you bring tick spray. 10+ ticks within 10 minutes

A park by a…read moreriver Sanchez Park is a pleasant eight and a half acre park situated right on the Tomaka River. Nice views of the river and a very nice boat ramp to launch a small boat. The park also has a long fishing pier as well as a playground, grills for cooking, benches, picnic tables, and clean bathrooms. Even has a short hiking trail and lots of free parking. The main attraction of course is the river and the nice views. A cool little park for anyone that likes to spend some time on or around a river.

4 reasons to come to this park. ***NEW INFORMATION***…read more There isn't any fee for everything I'm mentioning EXCEPT the front part of the off beach parking area ****** 1st is MY reason: I go here because it has 2 fenced in HUGH dog play areas. My girls go into the small dog play area while yes, big dogs go in the other one. Each play area has benches, water and poop bags in different areas of the park. (Some people leave balls there also otherwise, you bring your own) I walk the perimeter while the girls run after me and the other dogs. My 2 rescues "mother/daughter" duo are still puppies, full of muscle and need to run for their exercise. (for me to rest because they are a handful) 2nd: There is A children's play area. I know they have swings slides picnic benches but I'm not sure what else because I don't have a child to go there. I hear all of the children laughing, having fun so I'm sure it's pretty nice. 3rd: They also have back to back courts for... I know one is basketball, the other one may be pickleball? Not quite sure but again I see lots of people playing on the courts even if I'm not paying attention to them 4th: Which is most likely you wanted 1st is the large parking area across from the beach As you first drive into the park, there is a huge off beach parking area where You can (of course) park and walk right across to the beach. * BE AWARE, It is no longer "free" parking (just like ALL the parking areas in Volusia county) **The parking areas are free for local residents as long as you register with your car license plate and proof that you are indeed a resident here. ***I don't know what the policy is, you will have to look it up in The Volusia County rules I do know it's $20 a day parking (and all the parking areas now) BUT, I do know it is a great park with something to do for all AS for pictures, I will put them up when I go again BUT, here is a shot of my cute ladies and something strange that someone put up. Stick figures that I don't know their meaning

Great park on the highway! Ample parking spots (more than 1 lot). Clean bathrooms by the beach as…read morewell as by the playground & fields. Nice large & small dog off-leash fenced areas. Worth a stop!

Beautiful park. Clean, well maintained, wonderful atmosphere. Great for families. I'm so happy we…read morefound it.

What a difference a decade makes. The riverfront foundation has completely cleaned and redone the…read moreisland. No longer RAT island or homeless tents. A beautiful cleared island with playground and 2 covered pavilions. A few smaller ones as well with BBQ pits. A nice new pier for your boating pleasure to tie up to.

$1000 a month for washed out unpaved roads, no amenities, and worse customer service than AT&T. The…read morelaundry machines are constantly broke, the gate to the dog park has a gap large enough for my 60 pound dog to get through, and management thinks it's perfectly ok to turn off water and electricity with less than 12 hours notice. Don't get trapped here. There is a reason for all of the for sale signs and empty lots.

I am an avid State Park fan here in Fl, so it's no surprise that this is a 5 star review! Once…read moreinside the park, there is a view of the intercoastal waterway, where the breeze was glorious. I did bug spray up as soon as I exited the car- which I highly recommend if the bloodsuckers like you. There is a screened in pavilion you can normally rent for events- closed right now due to Covid. There is a little dock a family was fishing from and a small watercraft launch, I can only imagine kayaking from here would be beautiful. Plenty of trails including a 7 miler to the next state park. We hiked back to the site of slave cabins- all that was left was the stone base of what was a hearth and fireplace. This site is a previous plantation. My heart aches when I see that they had slaves to run their sugar mill and also grew and processed indigo- which was highly poisonous to those working directly with extracting the dye from the plant. A death sentence for those assigned that job. I know this from a previous tour at another plantation. I am happy that that part of our history is in the past and I hope we continue to learn from those times and never repeat the mistakes of the past. The ruins are further down the road, the hiking trail back was closed (probably due to high water levels). This area was swarming with mosquitos- I reapplied bug spray for good measure- just dip me in deet. This however was my favorite part~ my inner-artist took hold and I ran rampart taking pictures. We were lucky that we toured the ruins by ourselves. No one else was out there while we explored. I easily spent 45 minutes just snapping pictures. Probably more than you would need. The average person would probably only spend 15-20 minutes walking around and reading the information boards. There is a building off to the side that has tools and things recovered from the area. I love that you can walk through the ruins on a sidewalk that is chained off from you entering into any of the structures- preserving what remains, but allowing you a special glimpse from "inside" the ruins. I recently visited another park that had the large ruins completely closed off- only external views. So this was a treat. You could spend as little as 45 minutes going through this park or spend the day hiking and picnicking. Go visit and enjoy the history and views.

Not to crowded nice beach with facility's.State park entrance fee $5.00 worth every penny.Plenty of…read moreparking with easy access ramp.

Gamble Rogers State Park is another gem in the crown that is Flagler Beach, Florida. My family and…read moreI finally had a chance to spend some time here today, and we really enjoyed it! The park is actually split in two - divided by picturesque Florida Highway A1A (a gem in itself). The ocean side has a honor system pay box where you deposit $5 for the day, and place a numbered stub on your dashboard. The Intracoastal side has a ranger station, staffed by very friendly and informative park rangers. We ended up picking up a yearly family pass for $120. This allows up to eight people to access any of Florida's 175 State Parks. Gamble Rogers is immaculately clean and well-maintained. The picnic areas on the Intracoastal side are particularly nice! The boat ramp and kayak launching areas are very nice as well. Bathrooms were impeccably tidy - something that's always appreciated! We spent some time walking on the Joe Kenner Nature trail, and saw lots of wildlife. There are many campsites here (on both sides). We did not check out these areas because the roads were marked "for registered campers only." My only disappointment was that the beachside public walkover to the beach itself was closed - presumably due to storm damage. Hopefully this gets opened soon, as the only was to access the Gamble Rogers SP Beach would be to utilize one of the several walkovers in the beachside campground (not sure if this is allowed - will ask next time I'm there). Can't wait to go back - a super-nice State Park that is only a few minutes from my home.