Parks and Recreation
Frequently-Asked
Questions
Q: Whom should I contact if I need to report a problem of safety, vandalism, or cleanliness or to report a repair that is needed in any of the City’s Parks?
A: Contact Melanie Kingsley at the Parks Department at (386) 668-2040 ext. 319 or email Parks Superintendent Tom VanDeHey at tvandehey@debary.org.
Q: Whom do I call if I have a problem with game or practice schedules or a general question regarding the administration of the Parks?
A: You should contact Parks and Recreation Director John Fletcher at (386) 668-2040 or contact John by email at jfletcher@debary.org.
Entry Fees
Q: Is there an entry fee to any of the parks?
A: No fees are charged for entry to any parks in the City.
Pavilions
Q: Do I have to reserve a Pavilion in a City Park in order to have a
Birthday Party or a Picnic?
A: No. However if you set up for a party or picnic in a Pavilion without making a reservation, you will have to vacate the Pavilion if a resident
with a properly-signed Pavilion Reservation Permit shows up to that Pavilion.
Q: How do I reserve a Pavilion in a City Park?
A: To reserve a Pavilion, call the Parks & Recreation Office at
(386) 668-2040 or stop by the Parks Office at 16 Colomba Road.
Q: How do I reserve a Pavilion at Gemini Springs Park?
A: Call the Gemini Springs Park Manager’s Office at (386)
668-3810 to reserve a Pavilion and for rental fee information..
Q: How much does it cost to reserve a Pavilion in a City Park?
A: A Picnic Pavilion cost $10 per hour, $30 per day. A $25 refundable cleanup deposit is required.
Pets
Q: Can I take my pet to a City Park?
A:Yes, but for the safety of all Park patrons the City does not
allow pets on the Sports Fields. Your pet must be on a leash or under
your voice control at all times during your visit to a City Park. In
Gemini Springs Park, pets must be on a leash at all times.
Sports Fields
Q: Why are the Sports Fields locked during the day Mondays thru
Fridays?
A: The Sports Fields are locked during weekdays from 7:00 AM
until 5:00 PM because that is when our Parks Operations Crew perform
daily field & turf grass management tasks, i.e., mowing the Fields,
applications of fertilizers, pesticides, & herbicides that usually
require a drying and/or watering-in period before the Fields can be used
for play. The Fields are locked to assure that no one accidentally
enters a Field that has just been treated.
Sports Fields - Reserving a Field
Q: Can I just show up and play a game on a Sports Field in a City
Park?
A: Yes. However keep in mind that the sports fields are closed to
the public from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM for field and grass management
tasks (See Q & A above). Daily games may be scheduled on all Fields, so
it is recommended that you check with the Parks and Recreation Office
prior to using the fields by calling (386) 668-2040 weekdays 8:30 AM to
5:00 PM. The City requires all official activities on the Sports Fields
to be reserved.
Programs
Q: Whom do I call to inquire about recreation programming?
A: Contact Michelle Leach, Recreation Coordinator at
mleach@debary.org or call (386)
668-2040 to ask about any programs.