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Stetson University, based in DeLand, constructed the building and the surrounding preserve using $6 million donated by Sandra Stetson, John Stetson's great-granddaughter. The Batram Garden is named after the Bartram explorers of the 18th century. Many universities use the site.
The Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center is a 10,000 square foot building and ten acre natural area located along Lake Beresford in DeLand, Florida. The facility is named in honor of Sandra Stetson, who provided a $6 million gift to support construction of the building and a botanical garden within the grounds. Sandra Stetson is the great granddaughter of famed hat-maker John B. Stetson, for whom Stetson University is named.
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Connects Lake Beresford to Blue Spring State Park on a bicycle and walking path. Accessible from one of the two parking lots at Lake Beresford Park. Follow the path by the parking lot under the railroad tracks to access the trail from this park.
Approximately 200 acres of park on the eastern shore of the lake.
Hontoon Island is surrounded by the Saint John's River west of DeLand. There is a ferry that goes from the parking lot on the mainland across the St. Johns River to Hontoon Island. On this side is a forest, visitor center, and forest with trails.