VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — For the first time in a month, you'll be able to lay out on the beach in Volusia County on Saturday.
Here’s what you need to know for your next beach visit:
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- The county is lifting all restrictions on its beaches expect for limiting groups to six or fewer and staying 10 feet apart.
- To prevent crowding, other than three beach vehicle ramps for handicapped access, all other beach ramps remain closed to vehicles. However, parking along county rights-of-way adjacent to the beach is open.
- Lighthouse Point Park and Smyrna Dunes Park will also open Saturday at partial capacity.
- Restrooms, splash pads, playgrounds and showers will remain closed.
- Restaurants on the beach and across the county are able to open with 25% capacity inside, and socially-distanced seating outside.
- Beachside hotel owners said they plan to increase cleaning in both dining rooms and hotel rooms to ensure customer safety.
#Volusia County beaches open today to all activities except driving unless you’re disabled. Groups must be 6 or less and stay 10 feet apart from other groups. Parking lots will be partially open to limit crowds. pic.twitter.com/tBHQRuAObp
— Mike Springer WFTV (@mspringerwftv) May 2, 2020
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