Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by Adams, Cameron & Co.
Pierson is a small, rural town, so its park system is modest by design, but genuinely real. The Town of Pierson maintains three parks, led by the 16-acre Chipper Jones Family Sports Complex, named for the Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves third baseman who was raised in Pierson. Volusia County adds Lake George Park and Shell Harbor Park nearby, both quiet waterfront spots on Lake George.
- Pierson is a town of about 1,600 people, so it does not have a large park system, but it has three genuine town parks plus two nearby Volusia County parks on Lake George.
- The Chipper Jones Family Sports Complex is the town's flagship park, 16 acres of ball fields, a rodeo stadium, and a pavilion, named for the Hall of Famer who was raised in Pierson.
- Lake Pierson Municipal Park, also called North Road Park, was completed in 2004 with basketball, tennis, and a playground.
- Nixon Park is a small in-town park at the corner of W. Palmetto Ave and N. Volusia Ave, with limited public detail beyond its location.
- Lake George Park and Shell Harbor Park, both run by Volusia County, offer fishing, boat and kayak access, and picnic space right on Lake George, just outside town.
Pierson is a small, rural town in the far northwest corner of Volusia County, and its park system reflects that honestly, a handful of real, well-used spaces rather than a sprawling city system. Here's an honest look at what's actually there.
Chipper Jones Family Sports Complex
Also known as Pierson Town Park, this 16-acre complex is the town's flagship recreation site, with one adult baseball field, four youth baseball fields, two softball fields, and two open practice fields, plus a playground, picnic area, pavilion, restrooms, and a rodeo stadium. It hosts the annual Pierson Lions Club Rodeo along with 4th of July celebrations and local ball games. The complex is named for Larry “Chipper” Jones, the Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves third baseman who was born in nearby DeLand and raised in Pierson, a genuinely notable claim to fame for a town this size.
Lake Pierson Municipal Park (North Road Park)
Completed in 2004 with funding through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, this North Road park gives residents a basketball court, a tennis court, and a playground, a practical, everyday recreation spot separate from the sports complex across town.
Nixon Park
Located at the corner of W. Palmetto Ave and N. Volusia Ave, right in the heart of town, Nixon Park is the third of the town's three official park properties. It's a small, in-town green space, and there isn't much published detail beyond its location, which is honestly in keeping with a town this size and this rural.
Lake George Park
A Volusia County park just outside town at 770 Nine Mile Point Road, Lake George Park is a 4-acre waterfront spot with a fishing pier, nature and horse trails, and a picnic pavilion with tables and grills, right on the shore of Lake George. It's open sunrise to sunset, free to visit.
Shell Harbor Park
Also run by Volusia County, this 9-acre park at 1800 Shell Harbor Road offers free boat and kayak access to Lake George, along with a floating dock, pavilion, restroom, and asphalt parking. Perch, bass, and trout are all commonly caught here, and it's a genuine draw for anyone who wants real water access without a long drive.
Why this matters beyond just an afternoon out
Pierson isn't going to compete with a coastal city on park acreage, and this guide isn't going to pretend otherwise. But for a rural farming town of about 1,600 people, having a well-used sports complex tied to a genuine hometown celebrity, a second park with basketball and tennis, an in-town green space, and two nearby county parks on Lake George says something real about the community. It's honest, small-town infrastructure, not an inflated list, and that's worth knowing whether you're a prospective resident, a landowner, or an agent building real local knowledge in this corner of Volusia County.
Park amenities and hours can change. Confirm current details directly with the Town of Pierson or Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture before visiting.
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