Volusia County beaches reopen for recreation Saturday: What you need to know

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By Mike Springer and Sarah Wilson

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.