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 ...

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 Nov. 11, 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 ...

Where the Flint River, Chattahoochee River and Apalachicola River meet creates the expansive stretch of water known as Lake Seminole. The lake is a spectacular 37,500 acres and borders Florida, ...

Effective April 9, 2024: Erosion and sand migration have separated the northernmost mile of the Honeymoon Island State Park sandspit from the main island, forming a temporary cut. Erosion and sand ...

Florida is known for the variety and abundance of its native wildlife, and Florida State Parks are a great place to catch a glimpse of the state’s most iconic creatures. We put together a guide to ...

The Gregory House, a beautiful Southern mansion built in 1849 by prominent Calhoun County planter Jason Gregory, originally stood across the Apalachicola River from the park at Ocheesee Landing. When ...

The Florida Keys would not be the vacation destination they are today if it weren’t for the vision of Henry Flagler. Henry Flagler saw the benefit of connecting Key West with the rest of the country ...

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 Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides the opportunity for young people to learn, serve and share Florida's natural and cultural resources. You can either participate in a scheduled ...

Topsail Hill is named for its dunes, which rise like a ship's sails over soft sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Those same white quartz dunes are responsible for a rare ...

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 ...