City of DeLand, FL - Parks and Recreation

05/27/2026

Come on down to the stadium and catch the future of Florida’s high school stars today!!.. Before they are college / MLB stars tomorrow! The city of DeLand Parks and Recreation team is hosting another year of FACA all stars in your backyard!

05/08/2026

Heads up, DeLand! Freedom Playground will be closed May 11 through May 13 to allow for pressure washing. We'll see you on the 14th!

04/29/2026

The City of DeLand is bringing the trucks out after dark! Join us for Power the Night, a Touch-A-Truck event at Earl Brown Park on Friday, May 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Get up close with heavy equipment, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy food, games, and family fun under the lights.

04/27/2026

Heads up, DeLand! Spec Martin Stadium will be closed beginning Monday, April 27th while the field undergoes renovation. The project is expected to wrap up around August 15th. We know it is a beloved spot, and we appreciate your patience while we make it even better. It will be worth the wait. We will keep you updated as the project progresses.

04/06/2026

Thanks to the hard work of our Public Works team, DeLand has been officially named a Tree City of the World for 2025. DeLand has earned this title every year since 2019, and that’s no small feat! To earn Tree Cities of the World recognition, a city must uphold five core standards: establish responsibility for the care of trees; enact a law or policy that governs the management of trees and forests; maintain an updated assessment of local tree resources; allocate resources for a tree management plan; and hold an annual celebration of trees to educate local residents. The Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recognized less than 300 communities for the dedication to preserving greenspaces worldwide. The program includes communities ranging in population size from 3,000 to 12 million people. Way to go, Public Works!

03/27/2026

Yesterday's egg hunt was a hopping good time! Thank you to everyone who came out and participated! We're already looking forward to next year.

03/26/2026

It’s that time of year!

DeLand parks and recreation is opening registration for the summer 2026 coed youth basketball season! All practices and games will be held at the Chisholm Center (502 S Clara Ave, DeLand). The registration fee for coed youth basketball summer 2026 is $80. Registration is open from now until May 20. Spots will fill up fast so don’t wait! Once all spots are filled registration will close no matter the date.

Register Now! https://www.deland.org/397/Youth-Basketball-League

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

This is the spring event your kids have been waiting for. The City of DeLand's Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, March 26, at Earl Brown Park is packed with fun from start to finish.
Age-grouped hunts mean every child gets their moment:
- Ages 0 to 3 with a parent
- 3 to 4
- 5 to 6
- 7 to 8
- and 9 to 12.
And the fun does not stop there. Expect photos with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, a live DJ, face painting, a sack race, an egg and spoon race, a bunny hop race, and more. The event opens at 5:45 p.m. and the hunt is off at 6:10 p.m. Free entry for all. Bring your basket and do not miss it!

02/23/2026

The City of DeLand Parks & Recreation Department is proud to welcome student-athletes, families, and fans from across the Sunshine State as we kick off the 2026 Florida High School Soccer State Tournament!

Hosted at the iconic Spec Martin Stadium, DeLand is the place to be as the best high school soccer programs in Florida compete in Classes 4A through 7A, all under the direction of Florida High School Athletic Association.

We wish every team the best of luck and look forward to an incredible tournament!