With its Alexander Island project, the city of DeBary is preserving land rather than developing it. Thanks to a grant from Volusia County, the nature park will open to the public next year.

"Alexander Island was set to be developed into a neighborhood with about 64 homes along the St. John's River. We purchased the land to prevent that from happening," said Carmen Rosamonda, DeBary ...

Alexander Island is home to more than 50 species of birds, a 2-mile riverfront berm, hardwood oak hammocks and a small beach. The city will add ADA-compliant restrooms, parking and trails for ...

Alexander Island is about 1 1/2 miles from DeBary's SunRail station. The area has "a two-mile riverfront berm, hardwood oak hammocks, and a small beach." ...

DeBary to open massive, ‘one-of-a-kind’ Alexander Island nature park. What to expect Published: December 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM ...

— With its Alexander Island project, the city of DeBary is preserving land rather than developing it. Thanks to a grant from Volusia County, the nature park will open to the public next year.