Lake Ashby Park is a public park located at 4150 Boy Scout Camp Rd, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, USA. You can contact them at (386) 428-4589 or +1 386-428-4589. While the platform category is Campgrounds & RV Parks, Lake Ashby Park offers recreational opportunities and natural experiences, rather than traditional camping or RV services. It is a free and well-maintained park that provides various amenities for visitors.
Customer reviews highlight Lake Ashby Park as a "hidden gem" in central Florida, situated between Sanford and Daytona Beach. The park offers a diverse range of activities and features, including an updated playground, large pavilions with grills, hiking and horseback riding trails, and a boardwalk over Lake Ashby. One unique feature is the "hidden beach" located at the mouth of a small river flowing into the lake. This area offers white sand and a relaxing atmosphere, though visitors should be mindful of alligators.
The river flowing into the lake is notable for having small rapids, a rare feature in Florida rivers. The park provides a peaceful and scenic environment, especially during quieter times, such as late afternoons on weekdays. Accessibility is convenient, with a paved access road and ample parking. However, some reviewers have expressed concerns about the condition of older sections of the boardwalk, noting that some planks are rickety.
Key features and amenities of Lake Ashby Park include:
Lake Ashby Park is ideal for families, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful outdoor experience. While it doesn't offer camping or RV facilities, its diverse amenities and natural beauty make it a valuable recreational destination. Visitors should exercise caution around the lake and river due to the presence of alligators and be mindful of the boardwalk's condition.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Swings
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Dogs allowed
Really enjoyed the updated playground. The pavilions are large and there’s a lot of grills. I love the boardwalk but the old section is very sketchy. I was really worried about my toddler and how rickety the planks on the board walk are.
Lake Ashby Park is a hidden gem in central Florida halfway between Sanford and Daytona Beach! It is FREE to access, and is a beautiful, well-kept, and peaceful park complete with a boardwalk over Lake Ashby, hiking trail, horseback riding trails, a playground, plenty of parking, an easy access road (all paved, no dirt road here), picnic tables, grills, and even a hidden beach! Yes, you heard me correctly: Lake Ashby has a hidden beach! You obviously need to be mindful of alligators, but head to the right of the boardwalk and you’ll find a little river flowing into the lake - at the mouth of the river, there is really nice white sand and a whole beach area you can relax at! The coolest thing about this river is there are actually a few rapids along it - this is one of the only rivers in the whole state of Florida that has any amount of rapids (keep in mind it’s literally only like 4 inches tall, but better than nothing) and it’s just cool to hear flowing water for a change!! Every other river across this state has stagnant water that barely flows - this is different!! Be sure to walk out to the boardwalk, because if you’re lucky, you might be the only one there…as I found! I came around 4 pm on a weekday in August right after it rained, so it cooled down a lot - I was the only person there. Such a beautiful, peaceful place! I love this place!
Suuuuper nice!! Great playground, great bathrooms, clean, and amazing unreal views. Had some picnic tables, grills, campgrounds, nature walks and a beach area (no swimming obviously allowed) great for sun bathing! GPS will probably want you to go straight into a home but when that situation arises, turn left and wait for the correct entrance on the right side. It currently does have an area under construction(board walk) but will not interfere with your day!
We have been here many times and love this park. Plenty of parking, lots of grills, picnic tables, multiple covered shelters, volleyball court, playground, bathrooms, campsites, and a beautiful boardwalk hike. So quiet and peaceful!
Great park with a long, scenic boardwalk. Theres also a nice beach area on the lake as well as a playground for kids.