Is Ponce Inlet a State Park?

Is Ponce Inlet a state park? While Ponce Inlet is one of the most peaceful and private towns in Central Florida - with beach, river and coastal foliage abound- the city itself is not a state park. There is however a state-owned, and Volusia County managed, park at the southernmost tip of Ponce Inlet called Lighthouse Point Park. This 52-acre park is located at 5000 S Atlantic Avenue, Ponce Inlet and features elevated boardwalks, natural trails, a scenic observation tower, the 800’ foot jetty deck, and of course, a dog-friendly swimming beach. Yes, this hidden gem of a park is one of the only areas you can bring your pup to the beach along our Central Florida coast.

Here are the current hours:

• Open Daily: February 10th through Daylight Savings Time start:  6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
• Start of Daylight Savings Time through September 30th:  6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• October 1st through November 30th:  6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
• December 1st through February 9th:  6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Here are the admission fees:

• $10 per vehicle
• $20 annual inlet parks pass
• Free for Handicapped and Disabled Veteran registered vehicles
• Additional discounts available for Veterans, surviving spouses or children of first responders and Veterans whom died in the line of duty.

There are many lesser-known parks and quiet getaways along our Central Florida coast. Learn to love where you live from a local. Contact us today with any questions about our community!