Native Americans once dwelled here, living off fish-filled lagoons. Today, these waters are popular for canoeing, boating and fishing. Tomoka is a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 160 species ...

A natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit. The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher tortoises, fox ...

Canoe and kayak rentals are not available at Lake Manatee State Park. The park extends three miles along the south shore of its namesake, beautiful Lake Manatee. The lake was created when a dam was ...

The pool is closed until further notice. Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. Come visit ...

Effective September 16, 2024: The park's concession will be closed Monday-Friday, September 16-20 and 23-27 for maintenance. The store will be closed and rentals and boat tours will not be available ...

One of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island State Park is accessible only by boat, but is worth the extra effort. Whether it is a stroll along the island’s pristine beaches ...

Madison Blue Spring and the Withlacoochee River are the two most significant hydrologic features of the park. Madison Blue is a first-magnitude spring located on the west side of the Withlacoochee ...

Once a collection of secluded barrier islands reachable only by boat, Lovers Key has become a romantic destination for spectacular beachside weddings. Previously destined to become the site of luxury ...

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890, was originally used to safely guide ships into the Charlotte Harbor. The lighthouse is an iron screw pile design with a wood frame and when lit, is ...

Due to the park's popularity, the park may close when it reaches maximum capacity in its day use areas. During these temporary closures, arriving visitors will be asked to return later. We recommend ...

During periods of high visitation, visitors may experience long lines to enter Wekiwa Springs State Park. The park frequently reaches capacity and may temporarily close. Closures occur intermittently ...

Effective July 11, 2022: Annual Entrance Passes may be purchased at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park at the Visitor Center, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Credit cards only. Thank ...