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 Parks Superintendent Tom VanDeHey at the Parks Office (386) 456-5150 or contact him by email 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) 456-5150 or contact him 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: Yes. 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 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) 456-5150 or stop by the Parks Office at Gateway Park located at
860 North Highway 17/92 in DeBary.
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: No, because daily games and maintenance are scheduled on all
Fields. The City requires all activities on the Sports Fields to be
reserved by calling the Parks and Recreation Office at (386) 456-5150 weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Programs
Q: Whom do I call to inquire about recreation programming?
A: Contact Michelle Leach, Recreation Coordinator at
mleach@debary.org or
call (386) 456-5150 to ask about any programs.