Community Centers reopen at full capacity

The city’s community centers have reopened at full capacity and are also available for private rentals. At the facilities, the gyms, fitness centers, libraries and computer labs are available for use. Face masks are required to be worn in the centers and everyone entering will have their temperature checked.

The centers are open Monday through Friday with the following hours:

Dickerson Community Center, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Midtown Community Center, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Schnebly Recreation Center, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
YSG Community Center, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, call Leisure Services at (386) 671-8250.

Residents encouraged to provide feedback on community needs

The city is seeking public feedback through an online survey that will help determine and prioritize needs and guide how grant funds will be spent. Data from the survey, which asks the relevancy on a range of topics from affordable housing to youth mentoring, will be included in the city’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan prepared by the Community Development Department for 2021-2025.

The survey will be available through 5 p.m. Friday, April 30.

The 5-Year Consolidated Plan is similar to a company’s strategic business plan in that it sets the city’s long-term strategies and objectives for community needs. Additionally, it can be viewed as a business plan for a community’s housing and community development delivery system, complete with performance benchmarks and financial projections.
View the city’s current 5-Year Consolidated Plan online.

Oakridge Boulevard with road construction

Travel lanes on Oakridge Boulevard reduced to two lanes

The number of travel lanes on Oakridge Boulevard, between North Halifax Avenue and A1A, are being reduced from three to two lanes and a designated, 7-foot buffered bicycle lane is being created as part of this Florida Department of Transportation project. The road’s existing surface will also be milled and resurfaced.

Motorist should use caution in the area, watch for lane closures and follow detours. The project is expected to be completed by January.

Get farm-fresh produce at the Downtown Farmers' Market every Saturday

Looking for fresh produce, baked goods, seafood, crafts, dairy products and more? Shop local at the Downtown Farmer’s Market.

The market is open from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday on Magnolia Avenue between Beach Street and Palmetto Avenue.

Daytona Beach families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits at the farmers’ market.

A visit to the market is a great way to start an enjoyable Saturday in Downtown Daytona Beach. Browse the market for farm-fresh produce, have lunch at one of many unique local restaurants and explore a variety of spectacular shops. More information can be found on the Downtown Farmers’ Market website.