Park Volusia
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find everything you need to know about Park Volusia Beach Parking to easily visit and park at any Volusia County Beach.
GENERAL FAQs
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Vehicles with a virtual parking permit will be able to use multiple “automated” beach access ramps. Each ramp will be equipped with LPR cameras that will read your license plate and automatically open the parking gate allowing you to quickly drive through onto the beach.
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The daily beach driving fee is $30 per day (plus sales tax & any credit card fees) for any un-permitted vehicle. For quicker access to parking and to enjoy the beach, we strongly urge non-residents to apply online and purchase the new virtual parking permit. Volusia County residents should apply for their “no-cost” resident parking permit prior to parking.
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The daily parking fee for off-beach parking locations is $20 per day (plus sales tax & any credit card fees) to park in any of the Park Volusia designated parking lots. Properly permitted vehicles will not have to pay the daily fee. County residents should apply for their annual “no-cost” parking permit prior to parking. Vehicles parked without a permit or daily fee payment will receive a parking violation on their windshield or in the mail.
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Many states will issue new plates to vehicles after a certain amount of time. If you receive a new plate, it is your responsibility to ensure your permit is updated, permits are not automatically updated when a new plate is received. It is the owner’s responsibility to update their permit to ensure correct plate information, and not the responsibility of ParkVolusia.
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Beach driving or parking in a Park Volusia lot requires visitors of Volusia County to pay a fee. Residents can apply for the annual Resident On/Off Beach permit at no cost. Non-residents can purchase an annual On Beach permit, Off Beach permit, or both. Beachgoers will no longer have the ability to apply/purchase an annual parking permit at beach toll booths, so apply online, in the Volusia County Beaches app, or visit a Park Volusia office. Parking programs maintained by municipalities (New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach) have separate processes and fees associated with parking lots.
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Volusia County residents who register for the program will receive complimentary access to both off-beach parking in County-owned and operated lots and beach driving, requiring only a one-time registration. Non-Volusia County residents, however, must purchase two separate annual passes: one for off-beach parking at $100 and another for beach driving at $150.
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Residents with state-registered handicapped license plates, including Disabled Veteran plates, or temporary handicapped placards should register their vehicles with ParkVolusia to access beach driving at automated beach ramps and to avoid fines at off-beach lots with license plate readers. Non-Volusia County persons with handicapped license plates, including Disabled Veteran plates, or placards qualify for waived off-beach parking and beach driving fees through program registration. The kiosks in the off-beach lots are unable to waive daily parking fees; however, the fine can be waived with appropriate documentation of a handicapped license plate, including a Disabled Veteran plate.
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Annual Parking permits WILL NO LONGER be able to be purchased at beach entrance ramps. Annual permits can only be purchased online, in the Volusia County Beaches app, or by visiting a Park Volusia office during business hours. Daily passes can be purchased at the beach entrance ramps.
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Park Volusia resident permits will auto-renew after year 1 and 2. Residents will need to go to Parkvolusia.org every 3 years to verify their account and re-register.
Non-resident beach parking permits must be renewed annually.
Online applications make the process quick and easy, provided you have the right documentation.
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When typing in your address, you should use the abbreviation for STREET use ST, for DRIVE use DR, for ROAD use RD, for COURT use CT, for BOULEVARD use BLVD, for LANE use LN, for SQUARE use SQ, for CIRCLE use CIR, and for TRAIL use TRL, for AVENUE use AVE, for PLACE use PL, for TERRACE use TER, for STATION use STN, and for HIGHWAY use HWY if it is not pulling up your address when you spell out the word.
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Volusia County beaches are open to vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or sundown whichever is earlier from May 1 through Oct. 31, and between sunrise to sunset from Nov. 1 to April 30, tides permitting.
You can download the official Volusia County Beaches app that will show you in real-time beach ramp statuses.
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We have 2 offices with knowledgeable staff that can assist you.
Daytona Beach Shores
2422 S. Atlantic Ave
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118New Smyrna Beach
302 N. Causeway
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169Walk-ins are welcomed but appointments are encouraged.
RESIDENT PERMITS
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There is no cost for an annual Park Volusia resident beach parking permit. Apply now so you can begin enjoying your free parking! Volusia County residents must register their vehicles to avoid paying the fees.
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A qualified Volusia County resident can provide documentation including a Driver’s License or State ID and vehicle registration with matching name and Volusia County address. Resident Property Owners including part time residents (non-Volusia County residents who own property within Volusia and/or renters of a Volusia County address) will require that documentation plus a real property tax notice or real property tax bill with the name matching on all three elements and the tax document referencing a Volusia County residential address.
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Yes, residents who lease a lot in a community park for a mobile home, modular unit, or recreational vehicle qualify for the resident no-cost parking permit, provided they have a lease agreement with a minimum duration of six months.
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In your one online account, you can register all cars in your household as long as you provide the required documentation for each individual vehicle.
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Inlet Park access fees are not included in the resident no-cost parking permit. Residents and visitors must purchase a separate Inlet Park daily pass or annual permit to access Lighthouse Point Park and Smyrna Dunes Park.
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Virtual parking permits are managed using your vehicle license plate(s) so there is no sticker affixed to your current or new vehicle. Simply update your vehicle information (new vehicle, rental, etc.) in your Park Volusia beach parking permit account anytime throughout the year.
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Beach parking is only free for residents. The new parking permits are virtual so parking is attained via vehicle license plate(s). Non-residents should purchase a visitors parking permit prior to visiting the beach.
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You can change your account to a part-time resident by logging into your account at permits.parkvolusia.org and then clicking on your name and then My Account on the left hand side of the screen. Scroll to the bottom and manage permits.
NON-RESIDENT (VISITOR) PERMITS
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Permits must be purchased online, in the Volusia County Beaches app, or at a Park Volusia Office during business hours.
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As a visitor of Volusia County, you do not have to present any documents to purchase a Park Volusia beach parking permit.
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Yes, you can register multiple vehicles in your Park Volusia beach parking permit account. Each vehicle with a non-resident permit will require payment.
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Yes, if you’re driving a rental or purchased a new vehicle, simply register your vehicle at ParkVolusia.org for a Visitor Beach Parking Permit. Plates can not be updated for Visitor Permits. A new Visitor Permit must be purchased.
HOW TO APPLY
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You can delete a document by selecting to permit, click on “details” button, click on “Update Files”, and select the documents you want to delete. You will have the option to delete and re-upload correct documents.
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While most permit applications are approved, there are some circumstances where we need to deny an application for various reasons including incorrect document uploaded, document uploaded is not clear, or license plate, name, or address on registration does not match what was entered in the account. We have a team ready to help and answer any of your questions. You can e-mail info@parkvolusia.org, visit the offices in Daytona Beach Shores or New Smyrna Beach, or by calling (386) 217-0216.
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If your license plate number has changed, you can update it by logging into your ParkVolusia Permit account. Once logged in, click the menu icon in the top left corner, then select your name and navigate to the "Vehicles" section. From there, you can edit your existing vehicle information and enter your new license plate number.
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To receive emails about your application status, make sure to verify your email address when creating an account. Individuals who register with the ParkVolusia program will receive updates about their application status through the email address provided during registration. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email. Since the ParkVolusia program uses license plates to verify registration, participants will not receive a sticker, placard, or physical item by mail, nor will they need to pick up anything in person.
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There are some instances where the e-mail sent may be in your spam folder. Please check there first. If you have not received an e-mail confirmation, please e-mail info@parkvolusia.org or call (386) 217-0216 and we can confirm your e-mail address entered.
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It is recommended that if you have a handicap plate or placard that you apply for the appropriate permit. While entry will not be denied for on-beach access, off-beach parking, and entry to the Inlet Parks, several of our on-beach and off-beach locations will be automated and a valid registered license plate will be needed for entry or access.
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To add a vehicle to your account, you must first add a permit. Once you add a permit, you can then add or attach a vehicle to that permit.
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To add a permit to your account, visit parkvolusia.org and from the dashboard you can choose the “Add Permit” option.
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There is no limit to the number of permits on an account.
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When applying for a permit, applicants can only attach 1 vehicle per permit. If you are applying for permits for multiple vehicles, you must apply for multiple permits. For instance, if you have 2 vehicles, you must have 2 permits, one for each vehicle. If you attach 2 vehicles to 1 permit, you will receive an error message.
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If you have entered the wrong plate information into the permitting site, please e-mail info@parkvolusia.org or call (386) 217-0216 and someone will be able to help you update and correct your plate information.
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If you forgot your username or password, please select the “Trouble signing in?” option next to the Login button. You can then enter your e-mail address to recover your username or password.
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Windshield stickers will no longer be issued. Volusia County parking locations have moved away from stickers and will be using the vehicle’s license plate for entry and access. Please register your vehicle at Parkvolusia.org
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Yes! If you have verified the email address that you entered for your permit, you will receive an e-mail notifying you that your permit is about to expire and that it is time to renew.
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Park Volusia permits will be valid at county operated on-beach ramps, Lighthouse Point Park, Smyrna Dunes Park, and county owned off-beach locations dependent on the annual permit selected. Please visit parkvolusia.org/beach-parking for a full list of locations.
BEACH DRIVING
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To find beach parking, Volusia County has an app where beachgoers can find real-time information about parking locations. At a glance, you will see where parking may be full or where parking spots may be available.
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No admission fee for pedestrians! The beach is always open and free to pedestrians and bicyclists depending on tides and access ramps being opened. Beachgoers are encouraged to download the Volusia County Beaches app for the latest beach information.
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Front-elevated vehicles are not permitted on the beach. Vehicles with front fender height alterations exceeding four inches compared to the rear are not authorized. Owners park on the beach at their own risk so be mindful of a vehicle’s ability to park on soft or wet sand. The approved tow company for Volusia County Beaches is SandTow and can be reached at 386-451-1215.