Birthplace of Speed Park — Attraction in Ormond Beach

Located on the beach where the first speed tournaments in the US earned Ormond the title "Birthplace of Speed" this lovely park has a replica of the original Ormond Garage which houses replicas of (red) Bullet #1 and Pirate racecars. Stone markers share the garage's history and some of the drivers. A shady picnic area with a grill, a pavilion, a beach viewing platform with an ADA ramp, and stairs leading to the beach invite you to spend the day at this breezy seaside park. Limited parking. 21 Ocean Shore Boulevard Open every day 6 am to 7 pm No...

I haven't been to this part of the beach for almost 3 years. I used to walk it at sunrise several times a week until health problems from an injury prevented it. I drove down yesterday to try again, everything looked the same until I actually got on the sand. It's littered with cigarette butts everywhere, lots of them. You can't take a step without having to gingerly move your feet around them. I just don't know how people think this stretch of once beautiful beach is now their own ashtray. I'm...

Towards the quieter end of the beach. Still close to shopping and eating. Lots of parking at the park or at the shopping center.

Go South (on your right, while facing the ocean) from there and the beach allows vehicles and there are increasing numbers of beachgoers. Go North and there is no traffic and less population.

No dogs on the beach. They are allowed...