Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by Adams, Cameron & Co.
New Smyrna Beach's park system covers a lot of ground for a city its size, from the 184-acre inlet park at Smyrna Dunes to small downtown greenspace like Old Fort Park and Riverside Park along the Indian River. Callalisa Park and the North Causeway Boat Ramp cover the boating and fishing crowd, the NSB Skatepark and the new Phil Hall Park cover skating and pickleball, and there's a dedicated dog park on Paige Avenue plus a dedicated off-leash dog run at Phil Hall.
- Smyrna Dunes Park is the standout, 184 acres at the north tip of the barrier island with more than two miles of elevated boardwalk and views of the inlet, the Atlantic, and the Indian River.
- Riverside Park and Old Fort Park are the two main downtown greenspaces, both along the Indian River near City Hall.
- Callalisa Park and the North Causeway Boat Ramp are the go-to spots for fishing and boat access.
- The NSB Skatepark and the newer Phil Hall Park cover skating and pickleball, with Phil Hall adding an off-leash dog run.
- There's a dedicated New Smyrna Beach Dog Park on Paige Avenue, separate from the newer off-leash run at Phil Hall Park.
New Smyrna Beach is best known for its beach, but its park system covers more ground than that, from a genuinely large inlet park on the north end of the barrier island to small, walkable downtown greenspace along the Indian River. Here's an honest look at the ones worth knowing.
Smyrna Dunes Park
The standout in the city's park system, 184 acres along the southern shoreline of Ponce de Leon Inlet at the north tip of the barrier island. It has more than two miles of wide, elevated, accessible boardwalk, a dog-friendly beach, a fishing pier, picnic spots, and scenic overlooks with views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River, and the inlet itself. One unusual landmark inside the park is a white geodesic dome that was once used by NASA as a tracking station to monitor shuttle launches passing overhead.
Riverside Park
An eight-acre park on the Indian River at the east end of State Road 44 in downtown New Smyrna Beach. It has walking paths, a fishing pier, an outdoor gazebo, and the Manatee All Children's Playground, and it's the site of the city's Riverside Park concert series.
Old Fort Park
A small historic park along Riverside Drive, directly across from City Hall, home to the historic Turnbull Ruins and the New Smyrna Beach Free Library. It's a quiet, shaded spot with walking paths and benches under mature oak canopy, more of a historic pocket park than a recreation destination.
Callalisa Park
Located at E. Third Avenue and S. Peninsula Avenue, Callalisa Park is the neighborhood's real option for picnicking, fishing, and launching a boat, without the size or crowds of Smyrna Dunes.
North Causeway Boat Ramp
A dedicated boat ramp and dock along the North Causeway, with a fishing pier, a picnic pavilion, and restroom facilities, useful for anyone evaluating New Smyrna Beach specifically for its boating access.
NSB Skatepark
Located at the southwest corner of Turnbull Street and Industrial Park Avenue, just west of the police station, the NSB Skatepark has about 8,500 square feet of concrete skate area, split between a flow and street section and a pool with tile and concrete pool coping. Admission is free.
New Smyrna Beach Dog Park
A one-acre dog park at 2641 Paige Avenue, divided into separate sections for large and small dogs, with shade shelters, water fountains, and grassed play areas.
Grayce Kenemer Barck North Beach Community Park
A beachfront community park at 1100 N. Atlantic Avenue, named for a local advocate for public beach access. It has two covered pavilions, a wooden walkover to the beach, restrooms, and open-air showers, a genuinely different kind of beach access point than the more heavily used central stretch near Flagler Avenue.
Phil Hall Park
The newest addition to the city's park system, opened in early 2026 on Paige Avenue off S. Glencoe Road. It's built around six lighted pickleball courts, restrooms, and covered rest areas, along with a separate off-leash dog run. It's named for Phil Hall, the late president of the NSB Pickleball Club, who helped raise money toward building it.
Why this matters beyond just a nice afternoon
For anyone evaluating New Smyrna Beach as a place to live, work, or invest, a real, varied park system is a genuine quality-of-life signal, not a minor detail. A 184-acre inlet park with boardwalks and ocean views, small downtown greenspace along the river, dedicated boat and fishing access, and newer additions built specifically for pickleball and off-leash dogs says something concrete about how the city is investing beyond the beach itself. That's worth knowing whether you're a prospective resident, a buyer, or an agent building genuine local expertise in this market.
Park amenities and hours can change. Confirm current details directly with the City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services department before visiting.
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