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# OFF THE SCREEN : GET THE KIDS OUTSIDE : FALL 2026
- URL: https://www.newssmyrna.com/off-the-screen-get-the-kids-outside-fall-2026/
- Published: 2026-10-06T21:33:07.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T21:33:07.000Z
- Author: CASEY MAGIC

*New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater • Fall 2026–Spring 2027*

Growing up around here, surfing, skating and riding bikes gave you something to do and somewhere to belong. You didn't have to be good at it. You just needed a place to start. There are still places for kids to get into that stuff around New Smyrna and Edgewater, whether they're ready for a lesson or just need somewhere to burn through a Saturday afternoon.

## Surf

[Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy](https://www.surf-lane.com/?ref=newssmyrna.com) offers lessons at the Sapphire Road beach walkover by North Beach Community Park, starting at **$75**, with boards included. Fall and spring small-group sessions are **$55 per person**. Book through the website or call **386-314-1356**.

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[Surfin' NSB](https://www.surfinnsb.com/pricing?ref=newssmyrna.com) charges **$90 for an individual lesson** or **$60 per person in a group**, also with boards included. It's a way to try surfing before buying a board that might spend the next year in the garage.

For kids already surfing, the Surfari Club's [Spooktacular](https://www.smyrnasurfariclub.org/spooktacular/?ref=newssmyrna.com) returns to **Flagler Avenue on October 31**, starting at **8:30 a.m.** Entry starts at **$33**, and there's a costume surfing contest after the final heat. Surf contest registration closes **October 30 at noon**.

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## Skate

The [NSB Skate Park](https://www.cityofnsb.com/1439/Leisure-Facilities-Rentals?ref=newssmyrna.com) on Industrial Park Avenue is **free and open noon–8 p.m. every day**, with a newer street section alongside the park's other features. For lessons, call **386-410-2895**.

Edgewater has [Whistle Stop Park](https://www.sportsvolusia.com/facilities/edgewater/whistle.stml?ref=newssmyrna.com) on Roberts Road, with a skatepark, playground and splash pad. [Pettis Park](https://www.sportsvolusia.com/facilities/new-smyrna/pettis.stml?ref=newssmyrna.com) on Mary Avenue also has a free mini concrete bowl. Having somewhere to ride without another monthly payment is a pretty good thing to keep around.

Farther north, [Port Orange Skate Park](https://www.port-orange.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Port-Orange-Skate-Park-23?ref=newssmyrna.com) at City Center has bowls, ramps, rails and ledges for skateboards, scooters and BMX. [Ormond’s skatepark at Nova Community Park](https://www.ormondbeach.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Nova-Community-Park-39?ref=newssmyrna.com) would be my pick for little kids. Think a parade of scooters and kids in mohawk helmets. In my experience, Port Orange and Ormond are more on top of helmets and creating a safe environment for kids. Depending on what you care about, that might be a selling point compared with the atmosphere at a non-supervised park like Bethune Point in Daytona.

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## BMX and dirt bikes

[Daytona BMX](https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/fl-daytona-bmx?ref=newssmyrna.com), at Robert Strickland Park in Holly Hill, runs practices and races. The track's calendar has current dates; call **386-405-8031** for beginner sessions and pricing.

For dirt bikes, [Pax Trax MX Resort](https://paxtraxmxresort.com/training-center/?ref=newssmyrna.com) in Bunnell has full-size, intermediate and pee-wee tracks. Its **Little Bike MX School runs Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m., at $70 per rider**. Check the day's schedule before loading up: **386-437-7191**.

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## School breaks on the lagoon

The [Marine Discovery Center](https://marinediscoverycenter.org/school-year-camps/?ref=newssmyrna.com) offers holiday camps for **ages 5–12**, with fishing, kayaking, boat trips and time exploring the lagoon and marsh. Camp runs **8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.**

| Camp          | Dates                                    | Price            |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| One-day camps | Nov. 11, 2026; Jan. 18 and Feb. 15, 2027 | $55 each         |
| Thanksgiving  | Nov. 23–25                               | $165             |
| Winter break  | Dec. 21–23 or Dec. 28–30                 | $165 per session |
| Spring break  | March 15–19, 2027                        | $275             |

## Something indoors, too

[New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu](https://www.nsbjiujitsu.com/kids?ref=newssmyrna.com) is in **Edgewater on North Ridgewood Avenue**, despite the name. It has a kids program and a **free trial**, so they can try it before you commit. Contact the gym for tuition: **407-995-6590**.

## October plans

- **Oct. 16 —** [**Spooky Ooky Estuary**](https://marinediscoverycenter.org/shellebration-series/?ref=newssmyrna.com)**:** Marine Discovery Center, **5:30–8 p.m.** Trick-or-treating, a scary trail, crafts and games. **Free admission; some activities cost extra.**
- **Oct. 17 —** [**Trick or Trails**](https://gate-drop.squarespace.com/event/2026/10/17/trick-or-trails-at-d-ranch-preserve?ref=newssmyrna.com)**:** D Ranch Preserve in Osteen, **4:30–7:30 p.m.** Costumes, candy and **$5 hayrides**. **Free entry with RSVP.**
- **Oct. 23 —** [**Halloween Teen Bash**](https://www.cityofnsb.com/calendar.aspx?view=list&ref=newssmyrna.com)**:** Babe James Community Center, **7–9 p.m.**, for **grades 6–12**. **Free.**
- **Oct. 24 —** [**NSB Fall Festival**](https://www.cityofnsb.com/124/Leisure-Services?ref=newssmyrna.com)**:** Sports Complex, **4–8 p.m.** **Free admission; rides cost extra.**
- **Oct. 24 —** [**Edgewater Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat**](https://www.cityofedgewater.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=244&calType=0&day=2&month=10&year=2026&ref=newssmyrna.com)**:** YMCA/Hawks Park area, **5–9 p.m.** Hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo and the Haunted Forest. **Bring one nonperishable food item per person for entry.**

A kid doesn't need to become a competitive surfer or spend every weekend at a track to get something out of this. Maybe they find a hobby and some friends. Maybe they just have a good afternoon and want to go again. Either seems like a decent reason to get them out of the house.

## **LOCAL SKATEPARKS:**

- **New Smyrna Beach Skate Park — New Smyrna Beach**  
**Address:** 245 Industrial Park Avenue  
**Hours:** Noon–8 p.m. daily  
**Price:** Free  
**What’s there:** Concrete bowl and street course with rails, ledges and ramps. **Phone:** 386-410-2895\. [www.cityofnsb.com](https://www.cityofnsb.com/1439/Leisure-Facilities-Rentals?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Pettis Park skate area — New Smyrna Beach**  
**Address:** 800 Mary Avenue  
**Hours:** Sunrise–sunset; lighted park facilities remain open until 11 p.m., but the listing doesn’t specify skate-area lighting.  
**Price:** Free  
**What’s there:** A smaller concrete bowl (no flat areas). [www.sportsvolusia.com](https://www.sportsvolusia.com/facilities/new-smyrna/pettis.stml?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Whistle Stop Park — Edgewater**  
**Address:** 651 Roberts Road  
**Hours:** 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily—published park hours  
**Price:** Free  
**Extras:** Playground, splash pad, courts and picnic areas make this useful when the kids want different things. [CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ](https://www.cityofedgewater.org/m/faq?cat=26&ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Port Orange Skate Park — Port Orange**  
**Address:** 4655 City Center Circle, next to The REC  
**Hours:** The REC opens Monday–Friday at 8:30 a.m., Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. It closes at 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. weekends; **the skatepark closes earlier if dusk arrives first**. Additional gate-open hours may be offered.  
**Price:** Free; registration, waiver and front-desk check-in required when The REC is open.  
**Riding:** Skateboards, scooters, BMX and inline skates. [www.port-orange.org](https://www.port-orange.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Port-Orange-Skate-Park-23?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Bethune Point Skate Park — Daytona Beach**  
**Address:** 11 Bellevue Avenue  
**Hours:** County listing says 7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; the city’s current skatepark page doesn’t confirm separate hours. **Confirm late sessions:** 386-671-8337.  
**Price:** Listed as free  
**What’s there:** Concrete bowl, large clam-shell feature and street obstacles. Skateboards, BMX and inline skates welcome. [Daytona Beach, FL - Official Website](https://www.daytonabeach.gov/1186/Bethune-Point-Park-Skateboard-Park?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Ormond Beach Skate Park at Nova Community Park — Ormond Beach**  
**Address:** 440 North Nova Road  
**Hours:** The surrounding park is open 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; **current skatepark-specific hours need confirmation**.  
**Price:** Listed as free  
**Family angle:** My pick for younger scooter kids. Playground nearby. [sportsvolusia.com](https://www.sportsvolusia.com/facilities/ormond-beach/nova.stml?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **DeLand Skate Park at Earl Brown Park — DeLand**  
**Address:** 615 South Alabama Avenue, near Hubbard Avenue  
**Hours/price:** Not published on the current city skatepark page. **Confirm:** 386-626-7280.  
**What’s there:** A 12,000-square-foot facility for skateboards, skates and bicycles. Helmets required. DeLand Skate Park and Earl Brown’s skatepark are the same stop**.** [DeLand, FL](https://deland.org/465/DeLand-Parks-Facilities?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Eddie Rios Skate Park, formerly Lake Butler Skate Park — Deltona**  
**Address:** 301 Courtland Boulevard  
**Hours:** Monday–Thursday 5–9 p.m.; Friday 5–10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.  
**Price:** $10 admission pass, valid for two years  
**Know before going:** Bikes and skaters have separate sessions within those hours—check the city schedule before heading out. [Eddie Rios Skate Park](https://deltonafl.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lake-Butler-Skate-Park-17?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Colin’s Dream Skate Park at Coleman Park — Orange City**  
**Address:** 210 East Blue Springs Avenue  
**Hours:** Sunrise–sunset; **closed Thursdays from 6 a.m.–noon for maintenance**, reopening when work finishes.  
**Price:** Free  
**Riding:** Skateboards, scooters, inline skates and BMX. **No public restrooms.** [City of Orange City, FL](https://www.orangecityfl.gov/departments/parks-and-leisure-services/parks-information/coleman-park/?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- **Timothy Pollard Memorial Park skate area — Ponce Inlet**  
**Address:** 4680 South Peninsula Drive  
**Hours:** [Published skate rules](https://www.ponceinlet.org/tour-explore/our-town/timothy-pollard-memorial-park/?ref=newssmyrna.com) say **10 a.m.–8 p.m.**; the surrounding park has longer hours.  
**Price:** No skate admission fee published in the linked town information.  
**Know before going:** Waiver and helmet decal required; parental consent for riders under 18.

## Sources

- [Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy](https://www.surf-lane.com/?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Surfin' NSB](https://www.surfinnsb.com/pricing?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Spooktacular](https://www.smyrnasurfariclub.org/spooktacular/?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [NSB Skate Park](https://www.cityofnsb.com/1439/Leisure-Facilities-Rentals?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Whistle Stop Park](https://www.sportsvolusia.com/facilities/edgewater/whistle.stml?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Pettis Park](https://www.sportsvolusia.com/facilities/new-smyrna/pettis.stml?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Ormond’s skatepark at Nova Community Park](https://www.ormondbeach.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Nova-Community-Park-39?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Daytona BMX](https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/fl-daytona-bmx?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Pax Trax MX Resort](https://paxtraxmxresort.com/training-center/?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Marine Discovery Center](https://marinediscoverycenter.org/school-year-camps/?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu](https://www.nsbjiujitsu.com/kids?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Spooky Ooky Estuary](https://marinediscoverycenter.org/shellebration-series/?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Trick or Trails](https://gate-drop.squarespace.com/event/2026/10/17/trick-or-trails-at-d-ranch-preserve?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Halloween Teen Bash](https://www.cityofnsb.com/calendar.aspx?view=list&ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [NSB Fall Festival](https://www.cityofnsb.com/124/Leisure-Services?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Edgewater Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat](https://www.cityofedgewater.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=244&calType=0&day=2&month=10&year=2026&ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Edgewater — Whistle Stop park hours](https://www.cityofedgewater.org/m/faq?cat=26&ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Port Orange — skatepark facility](https://www.port-orange.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Port-Orange-Skate-Park-23?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Daytona Beach — Bethune Point skatepark](https://www.daytonabeach.gov/1186/Bethune-Point-Park-Skateboard-Park?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Ormond Beach — Nova Community Park](https://www.sportsvolusia.com/facilities/ormond-beach/nova.stml?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [DeLand — skatepark location](https://deland.org/465/DeLand-Parks-Facilities?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Eddie Rios Skate Park](https://deltonafl.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lake-Butler-Skate-Park-17?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Orange City — Colin’s Dream at Coleman Park](https://www.orangecityfl.gov/departments/parks-and-leisure-services/parks-information/coleman-park/?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Port Orange — current skatepark rules and free registration](https://popr.recdesk.com/Community/Membership/Detail?membershipId=139&ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Port Orange — The REC operating hours](https://www.port-orange.org/884/The-REC?ref=newssmyrna.com)
- [Ponce Inlet — skatepark hours and waiver rules](https://www.ponceinlet.org/tour-explore/our-town/timothy-pollard-memorial-park/?ref=newssmyrna.com)