The preserve is located on the barrier island in South Melbourne Beach and protects the watershed of the Indian River Lagoon. Red mangrove propagules Considered one of the most biologically diverse ...

DEP has partnered with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to stabilize the banks of the spring head and spring run at Blue Spring State Park. From April 1 to Nov. 15, 2024, in-water ...

The historic Wesley House is the focal point of Eden Gardens State Park. Once inside the home, guests are guided on a walk through the history of Point Washington, the Wesley family and the park’s ...

8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days. Office: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic settlement: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cradled by majestic oaks along the banks of the Estero River, Koreshan State Park’s historic buildings and ...

Effective Nov. 13, 2024: To help ensure the safety of visitors and staff, Florida State Parks is assessing the impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The following parks have been affected ...

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 ...

The 28-acre Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, formerly named Killearn Gardens State Park, was designed by Mr. Alfred Barmore Maclay beginning in 1923. In designing the gardens, Mr. Maclay wanted to ...

Imagine being led by a guide on a tour through a brick 19th-century fort, learning the history and stories like never before. Imagine taking a stroll on the Willow Pond Nature Trail, aided by an ...

Ernest grew up with a love for being outdoors and of being around wildlife from early childhood. He can remember his Granddad taking him fishing and how much he loved just sitting by their spot, ...

Cedar Key Museum State Park is fortunate to have collections donated by a man as interesting as the treasures he coveted, St. Clair Whitman. St. Clair Whitman moved to Cedar Key as a boy in the late ...

At Florida's state parks, we are grateful for the efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who, from 1933 to 1942, ...

The formal gardens are the centerpiece of our park, with remarkable displays of native and non-native plant species including azaleas, camellias and bird of paradise. The gardens offer visitors a ...