The park is situated on a section of Daytona Beach where vehicle traffic is prohibited, increasing safety for young children.
The water play area utilizes a recirculating system that incorporates specialized filtration for sanitation.
The facility was constructed as part of a city revitalization effort to draw families back to the central beach area.
Designers incorporated a tropical landscape theme specifically to create a cooling effect through natural foliage and synthetic shade structures.
Sun Splash Park is a beachfront recreation area in Daytona Beach designed specifically for families with children. The park features an interactive splash pad with shaded water play elements and a interactive fountain. Visitors have direct pedestrian access to the Atlantic Ocean beach from the park grounds. The facility includes extensive pergolas and canopy structures providing significant shaded seating areas for parents. On-site amenities include outdoor showers, restrooms, and a sand volleyball court. The park's design emphasizes safety with specialized rubberized flooring around the splash zones. Its location on the non-driving portion of the beach provides a calmer environment than other nearby stretches. The area is maintained as part of the Volusia County coastal park system.
The raised wooden boardwalk overlooking the splash pad with the Atlantic Ocean in the background.
Bring water shoes for children, as the rubberized splash pad surface can become hot under direct summer sun.
Arrive early during summer months to secure one of the limited shaded seating areas under the pergolas.
The splash pad features motion-activated sprayers, so encourage children to move around the fountains to keep the water flowing.
Do not leave personal items unattended in the open seating areas while at the beach.
Splash pad features are seasonal and may be deactivated during winter months for maintenance.
Swimwear is required for the splash pad; street shoes are discouraged on play surfaces.
