A Sunday Full of Play: Farmers Market and Family Time at Holland Park.

If your Sunday needs fresh local finds, an easy bite, and a place where kids can actually move, make the market the start and Holland Park the play stop. The two together give families a simple Palm Coast loop: shop local, eat well, then let the afternoon open up.

Start with the Sunday market

Begin at the Palm Coast Farmers Market at European Village. The regular market runs Every Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM at 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL 32137. Use the first lap for browsing and the second lap for buying snacks, drinks, gifts, produce, or take-home favorites.

If you want to know who is worth finding before you park, check the market business directory. If you want the short reminder before Sunday, join the market updates list.

Make food easy before you drive

European Village gives you options before the park. Market vendors can cover snacks and treats, and the village has sit-down restaurants for a more complete lunch. Mezzaluna at European Village lists Sunday hours beginning at 11:30 AM, Tram's Cafe is listed as open Sundays, and Ash & Ale Lounge lists Sunday afternoon hours.

Still, restaurant hours can change. If your plan depends on a specific table, pizza, drink, or takeout order, check the current hours before you promise the stop to the group. That is especially true for smaller businesses, seasonal schedules, and holiday weekends.

Drive to Holland Park

James F. Holland Memorial Park is a short drive from European Village. From European Village at 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy, plan on about a 7-minute drive to 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137, depending on traffic and parking. The city lists park hours as Monday through Sunday, 7 AM to 10 PM.

This is the family-heavy follow-up when you want more than a quick walk. The City of Palm Coast describes Holland Park as a 26-acre destination with a playground, dog park, splash pad, walking trail, picnic pavilions, courts, sports fields, restrooms, parking, and the Palm Coast Historical Society Museum.

Let the playground carry the afternoon

The playground is the easiest anchor for toddlers, big kids, and grown-ups who need a place to sit. The City notes that the playground is themed after the Bulow Plantation Sugar Mill and includes coquina rock structures, slides, bridges, ladders, a climbing wall, a zip line, a digging area, a sandpit, a treehouse, a metallophone, an ADA-accessible rocker, sail shades, and seating areas.

That means you do not need to over-plan this stop. Bring water, sunscreen, and patience. Kids can burn energy while adults reset under shade or move between the playground and picnic pavilions.

Add splash pad time when it is in season

Holland Park's splash pad gives the day a built-in Florida cool-down. Splash pad hours are listed as 9 AM to sunset, with seasonal closure from December 1 through February 28 and regular maintenance notes posted by the city. If the splash pad is the main reason you are going, check the official Holland Park page before leaving.

Bring the rest of the family, too

For dogs, Holland Park has a fenced dog park with separate spaces for small and large dogs. Keep dogs leashed outside the dog park and check posted maintenance rules before you count on off-leash time.

For teens and active adults, the park has basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, bocce, sand volleyball, sports fields, and a walking trail around the park. If you want to play, bring your own gear and assume courts or fields may be shared.

Stop into the museum

The Palm Coast Historical Society Museum is inside Holland Park. The City of Palm Coast notes that the museum is open Wednesday and Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM, and that the society focuses on collecting and organizing the history of Palm Coast.

This is the quiet add-on for families who like a little local history with their park day. It is also a good break from heat or heavy activity if your timing lines up. Museum schedules can differ between listings, so confirm current hours before building the day around the museum. For museum details, visit palmcoasthistory.org.

A simple Sunday plan

1. 11:00 AM: Arrive at the market, walk the full vendor lineup, and pick a lunch or snack plan.
2. 11:45 AM: Buy market finds, take-home goods, drinks, and picnic-friendly items.
3. 12:15 PM: Eat at European Village or grab takeout before heading to the park.
4. 1:00 PM: Arrive at Holland Park for playground, splash pad, courts, or a picnic pavilion.
5. 1:30 PM: If your group likes history, add the Palm Coast Historical Society Museum while it is open.
6. 2:30 PM: Finish with one more playground lap, dog park visit, or shaded walk.

Before you go

Bring a reusable market bag, water, sunscreen, shoes that can handle playgrounds and walking paths, and any sports gear your group wants to use. For official park status, amenities, maintenance notes, and splash pad details, use the City of Palm Coast Holland Park page.