Ed Stone Park and Boat Ramp - Park in DeLand - 2999 Old New York Ave, USA

Under construction so equipment going and minimal parking, but I will definitely come back to see the boats go by on the St John River.

It's a pretty dirty park. Fishing is okay, but expect to lose a lot of tackle getting snagged constantly. Despite having three signs "PARKING FOR PAVILION USE ONLY", The boat people park there on the weekends and take up the pavilion parking. The staff is rude and the mowing people plow through the dirt not caring who or what they hit with dirt, sticks, and rocks.. The boat people also filthy up the restrooms.. They're at least semi- clean during the week. The folks that hang out there on a regular basis are really nice, even though the director, Tim Baylie is not. He treats the regulars badly.. There is no place to charge your phone because they turned off the power at the pavilion. The restrooms are locked up at 7:00 and there's no lighting.. They took out the Porta potties, so if you're boating or fishing after dark, you'll have to find a tree.. We used to go there from Silver Springs to fish and cook up some food, but since they turned off the power, we can't plug anything in. We won't go back..

We found ourselves the only people in the clean and well-maintained parking lot here one quiet spring week day, loving this peaceful boat ramp and this pretty stretch of river. The area around the ramp itself is free of trash and the dock is easy to tie up to and quickly trailer your boat on and off of. My beau and I loaded up our picnic and headed out for a romantic lunch among the lilly pads, and the scenery did not disappoint. Along the way we even caught sight of a rainbow, a pair of bald eagles and a baby alligator!

I don't have a boat, but that doesn't mean I can't fish! I've caught quite a few nice fish off the bank here to keep my zen frame of mind. Most boaters in the channel are patient with those of us who respect their right of way. The park itself has plenty of parking and lots of room for people to spread out and enjoy the river. I love this park!

We were on our way to Blue Spring and use Ed Stone Park. This ramp is quiet, accessible, and you don't have to pay for parking. Bathroom very clean. It was very easy to launch and retrieve the boat. Totally recommend to use this Park and boat ramp.

Park was clean. Is a good place to go with family. Went to watch the sunset. Will go back.

Very nice little park. If launching a boat, be advised the launch ramps are very steep. Very busy on weekends

We use this boat ramp and picnic area all the time. We love it there. Always clean.