Location: 611 Riverside Drive
Hours: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Admission: Free
Ross Point sits on the bank of the Halifax River. This historic two-acre park offers a 30-foot fishing pier, roofed shelters and covered picnic tables.
The park is named after William Wallace Ross. Before the City of Holly Hill was created it was named Palmetto Point and a post office was located on the point. William Wallace Ross came to Palmetto Point (later, Holly Hill), joining his sister’s husband on their joint venture of 200 acres of orange trees. Visit our HISTORY section to learn more about Palmetto Point.
When the Halifax River channel was being deepened by dredging, the “spoil” sand was added to the point, and on February 26, 1958, the Holly Hill City Council officially named this historic landing site Ross Point and further memorialized Ross, one of Holly Hill’s earliest settlers, with an historical marker that remains there today.
Ross Point Picnic Area is available for exclusive use for events such as wedding ceremonies by securing a rental reservation. Rental reservations are issued by the Utility Billing Department. For information and availability regarding these facilities contact the Utility Billing Department at (386) 248-9432.
- Rate: $50.00 per hour (3 hour minimum required for all reservations)
- Deposits: A $50.00 deposit is required and refunded only if users clean up and do not violate the rules and regulations.
- Rules and Regulations:
- No smoking and no alcohol consumption is permitted at any park facility.
- All fees and deposits are subject to change. All rentals made through the Utility Billing Department must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
- Cancellation Policy: The City has a NO CANCELLATION policy. If you need to cancel your reservation you will need to reschedule within 2 months or there will be no refund.